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Acer Boosts the Cloud Workplace with Two Chromebook Plus Enterprise Laptops

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New Acer Chromebooks deliver best-in-class management and security features coupled with the power, speed, and new AI capabilities that cloud-based organizations need.Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 boasts a large 15.6-inch display and dedicated numeric keypad ideal for number-intensive applications; Convertible 2-in-1 Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514 ideal for mobile workforces that need the flexibility of notebook-to-tablet input in a compact chassis.Both models offer Google AI-powered video call tools, access to files online or offline with File Sync, as well as efficiency-maximizing features including optional fingerprint readers, all encased in a military-grade durable aluminum chassis.

TAIPEI, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acer today introduces two new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise laptops, both designed with powerful technology and Google AI capabilities that ensure businesses, their workforces and frontline employees are equipped with the latest technology to work in the cloud more efficiently and securely.

Both new Chromebook Plus Enterprise models – the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 and Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514 – come with the business capabilities of ChromeOS unlocked, ensuring best-in-class security, simple management, flexible access, and enhanced administrative support, all coupled with double the speed, memory and storage[1]. The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) is also available for consumers or individuals.

“The new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models bring the best of Google AI in ChromeOS to organizations to boost efficiency and collaboration among their workforce,” said James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. “Organizations of all types, from corporate offices to small businesses, retail and healthcare need reliable, AI-enabled devices to power their workload, and these new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise laptops deliver all that and more.”

Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ 7 processor 150U[2] and equipped with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, the systems deliver first-rate performance, heightened multitasking and generative AI capabilities to keep the cloud workforce, distributed teams and employees connected and working efficiently. Businesses and organizations can rely on ChromeOS, ensuring the secure and smooth running of legacy, enterprise and private apps. Plus, the Acer Chromebooks boost uptime with up to 10[2,3] hours of battery life and batteries with fast-charging capabilities[2].

Video Conferencing Support for Many Apps, with Google AI-powered Call Tools

Employees using their Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models for video conferencing can choose the app they prefer most, such as Zoom, Slack, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams, knowing they will look and sound their best thanks to the devices’ webcams with Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) for noise cancellation. Built-in Google AI-powered video call tools on ChromeOS automatically enhance clarity and lighting, further cancel noise, and blur backgrounds. Dual speakers and DTS® Audio complete the conferencing experience with high-quality, distortion-free sound.

Large, Productivity-Boosting Displays with Sturdy, Sustainable Design

The new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 (CBE595-2/T) features a large 15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) display featuring IPS technology to ensure details in spreadsheets, graphics and photos are detailed and vibrant. The large display provides ample room for a dedicated numeric keypad on the keyboard, which gives employees in finance, retail, and service fields as well as in STEM disciplines an efficient way to input data.

Extremely portable at only 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs), the Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514’s (CPE594-1N) 14-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) display can be used in four different modes thanks to the device’s 2-in-1 convertible design. Its 360-degree hinges allow the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 to transform from a traditional laptop to tablet mode for convenient touch input and notetaking via a USI active stylus[2,4] directly onto the display’s Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass. 

Both new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models feature a durable chassis that is MIL-STD 810H compliant and impact-resistant. Plus, they look professional on a desk for customer-facing settings, in retail environments, in meetings as well as on-the-go. They both feature the option for a backlit keyboard so productivity can continue in low-light conditions. Employees and cloud workers will stay connected with fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6E and can connect and charge devices via a wide selection of ports, including HDMI and dual USB Type-C ports.

The new Acer Chromebook Plus devices support the company’s Earthion mission, boasting several EPEAT registrations[5] as well as eco-friendly features such as the OceanGlass™ touchpad made of ocean-bound plastic waste. It contains recycled materials, sustainable packaging, and an energy-efficient design that meets Energy Star certification.

Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Laptops Ready for Business

The new Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise models come ready with the built-in business capabilities of ChromeOS already unlocked, allowing IT departments and the workforces they support to onboard quickly with zero-touch enrollment, and stay productive with easy to manage device policies that simplify user experiences. ChromeOS protects people from security breaches, and bottom-line profitability from costly attacks with features such as cloud-based management, advanced security, and granular controls. Managing updates, insight reports and technical issues is easier with 24/7 Google support and ChromeOS troubleshooting assistance.

Chrome Education Upgrade for School Deployment, Management

The new Acer Chromebook Plus models are also available with Chrome Education Upgrade for seamless device management in schools. Chrome Education Upgrade helps administrators manage devices at scale and will offer admin policies to help manage all Chromebook Plus features. Administrators can also leverage Chrome Education Upgrade’s functional features such as zero-touch enrollment and 24/7 Google support.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515 (CBE595-2/T) will be available in North America in June, starting at USD 649.99, and in EMEA in June, starting at EUR 579.

The Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514 (CPE594-1N) will be available in North America in August, starting at USD 749.99, and in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 679.

The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-4HN) will be available in North America in August, starting at USD 549.99, and in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 679.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Visit Acer’s Media Center for product images and specifications, or visit the Acer Press Room to see all announcements.

Specifications

Name

Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise 515

Model

CBE595-2/T

Operating System

ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade, ChromeOS with Chrome Education Upgrade, ChromeOS

Screen

15.6″ Full HD (1920 x 1080) Display with IPS Technology, LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 100% sRGB, Optional Multi-Touch Support

Processors

Intel® Core™ 7 processor 150U

Intel® Core™ 5 processor 120U

Intel® Core™ 3 processor 100U

Intel® Core™ i5-1335U processor

Intel® Core™ i3-1315U processor

Graphics

Intel® Graphics, Intel Iris X Graphics eligible, Intel UHD graphics

Memory

Up to 16GB dual-channel LPDDR5X SDRAM or up to 8GB single channel LPDDR5X SDRAM; memory frequency up to 4800 MT/s

Storage

Up to 512 GB, PCIe Gen4, 16 Gb/s NVMe; 128 GB UFS

Camera

Full HD camera (1920 x 1080) with 1080p video at 60 FPS with Temporal Noise Reduction, Blue Glass Lens and Privacy Shutter; Dual-mic support

Audio

DTS Audio, dual stereo speakers

Ports

Two USB Type-C (supporting DisplayPort, USB charging), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 1.4

Battery, Battery life

53 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging; provides battery life up to 10 hours

Wireless and Networking

Wi-Fi 6E AX211 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 or above

Features

Backlit keyboard, Numeric keypad, Optional fingerprint reader, OceanGlass™ touchpad

Dimensions

360.6 (W) x 238.4 (D) x 19.95 (H) mm [14.2 (W) x 9.39 (D) x 0.79 (H) inches]

Weight

1.68 kg (3.7 lbs.)

Durability

MIL-STD 810H

System Compliance

Energy Star, EPEAT registered

Name

Acer Chromebook Plus Enterprise Spin 514/ Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514

Model

CPE594-1N/CP514-4HN

Operating System

ChromeOS with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade, ChromeOS with Chrome Education Upgrade, ChromeOS

Screen

14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) Display with IPS Technology, LED-backlit TFT LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio, 100% sRGB, Multi-Touch Support, Antimicrobial Gorilla Glass, USI Stylus support

Processors

Intel® Core™ 7 processor 150U

Intel® Core™ 5 processor 120U

Intel® Core™ 3 processor 100U

Intel® Core™ i5-1335U processor

Intel® Core™ i3-1315U processor

Graphics

Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible

Memory

Up to 16 GB dual-channel LPDDR5X SDRAM or up to 8 GB single channel LPDDR5X SDRAM; memory frequency up to 4800 MT/s

Storage

Up to 128 GB, PCIe Gen 4, 16 Gb/s NVMe; 128 GB UFS

Camera

QHD camera (2560 x 1440 resolution) with 1440p video at 30 FPS with Temporal Noise Reduction, Blue Glass Lens and Privacy Shutter; Dual-mic support; or
Full HD camera (1920 x 1080 resolution) with 1080p video at 60 FPS with Temporal Noise Reduction, Blue Glass Lens and Privacy Shutter; Dual-mic support

Ports

Two USB Type-C (supporting DisplayPort, USB charging), one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 1.4

Audio

DTS Audio, dual stereo speakers

Battery, Battery life

53 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery, fast charging; provides battery life up to 10 hours

Wireless and Networking

Wi-Fi 6E AX211 Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.2 or above

Features

Backlit keyboard, Fingerprint reader, OceanGlass™ touchpad

Dimensions

319.9 (W) x 229.9 (D) x 20.9 (H) mm [12.59 (W) x 9.05 (D) x 0.82 (H) inches]

Weight

1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Durability

MIL-STD 810H

System Compliance

Energy Star, EPEAT Gold

About Acer 
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer’s 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

© 2024 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

[1] When compared to top-selling Chromebooks from July 2022 to Dec 2022.

[2] Specifications of this device may vary depending on model and/or region.

[3] Battery life may vary depending on model and configuration. Based on Google power LoadTest. Actual battery life varies by model/configuration.

[4] Stylus is sold separately.

[5] EPEAT® registration varies by country. See http://www.epeat.net/ for the registration status for each country.

 

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MATSON ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF 3 MILLION SHARES TO EXISTING SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $0.36 PER SHARE

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HONOLULU, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, approved adding three million shares to its existing share repurchase program and extending the program to December 31, 2029.  As of April 23, 2026, the existing share repurchase program had approximately 0.7 million shares remaining.  The Board also declared a second quarter dividend of $0.36 per common share.  The dividend will be paid on June 4, 2026 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 7, 2026.

“We are pleased to announce an additional three million shares to our existing share repurchase program,” said Matt Cox, Matson’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.  “Since we commenced our share repurchase program in August 2021, we have repurchased approximately 14.3 million shares, or approximately 33% of the then outstanding shares, for a total cost of $1.3 billion.  Going forward, we will continue to be both disciplined and opportunistic in our capital allocation, and we remain committed to returning excess cash to shareholders to create additional shareholder value over the long-term.” 

Shares will be repurchased in the open market from time to time at the Company’s discretion, based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business, the market price of its common shares and general market conditions.  The Company may enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate purchases under the program.  The repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

About the Company

Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services.  Matson provides a vital lifeline of ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia.  Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, which includes cargo from other Asia origins, provides services to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Alaska to Asia.  The Company’s fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and barges.  Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson’s transportation network throughout North America and Asia.  Its integrated logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, supply chain management, and freight forwarding to Alaska.  Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking statement, including but not limited to, statements about capital allocation plans, the timing, manner and volume of repurchases of common shares pursuant to the repurchase program, and use of excess cash.  These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance.  This release should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our other filings with the SEC through the date of this release, which identify important factors that could affect the forward-looking statements in this release.  We do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.

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Accord Specialty Pharmacy Named Finalist in MMIT’s 11th Annual Retail Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards

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ORLANDO, Fla., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Accord Specialty Pharmacy, an independent specialty pharmacy serving patients across multiple states, has been named a finalist in the MMIT Patient Choice Awards, a recognition based on patient-reported satisfaction and experience.

Accord was selected as the only independent pharmacy among finalists in its category, alongside national pharmacy organizations such as Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and Walmart Specialty Pharmacy. This distinction highlights the company’s commitment to delivering personalized, high-touch care for patients managing complex and chronic conditions.

The MMIT Patient Choice Awards recognize specialty pharmacies that demonstrate excellence in patient satisfaction, service quality, and overall care experience. Finalists are determined based on direct patient feedback, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of the trust patients place in their pharmacy providers.

“Being recognized alongside national organizations and as the only independent finalist validates our belief that personalized, patient-centered care drives better outcomes. We are building a model that combines clinical depth, national reach, and operational flexibility to better serve patients, providers, and partners.” said AJ Patel, Founder and Pharmacy Manager of Accord Specialty Pharmacy.

Accord Specialty Pharmacy supports patients across complex specialty categories, including oncology, rare disease, and infusion, through a clinically driven, high-touch care model designed to improve access, adherence, and outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes personalized support, responsive care coordination, and strong clinical engagement to help patients navigate complex therapies more effectively. With a growing national footprint and multi-state licensure, Accord is positioned to support patients, providers, and partners across diverse markets.

For more information, visit MMIT Announces Finalists of the 11th Specialty Pharmacy Patient Choice Awards – MMITNetwork.

About Accord Specialty Pharmacy:

Accord Specialty Pharmacy is an ACHC-accredited, multi-state licensed independent specialty pharmacy located in Central Florida, dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for individuals managing complex and chronic conditions. Through personalized support, clinical expertise, and a high-touch approach, Accord helps patients navigate every step of their treatment journey. Learn more at www.accordspecialty.com.

CONTACT: contact@accordspecialty.com

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HAIVISION ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS FROM 2026 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

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MONTRÉAL, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Haivision Systems Inc. (“Haivision” or the “Company”) (TSX: HAI) is pleased to announce the voting results from its annual meeting of shareholders held today in a virtual format.

A total of approximately 45.97 % of the issued and outstanding common shares of Haivision were represented at the meeting.

Election of Directors

Each of the six nominated directors of Haivision was elected as director of the Company with the following results:

Director

Votes
For

% Votes
For

Votes
Against

% Votes
Against

Miroslav Wicha

11,110,245

99.26 %

82,583

0.74 %

Harvey Bienenstock

11,155,137

99.66 %

37,691

0.34 %

Robin M. Rush

11,121,855

99.37 %

70,973

0.63 %

Neil Hindle

10,794,005

96.44 %

398,823

3.56 %

Julie Tremblay

10,941,969

97.76 %

250,859

2.24 %

Lee K. Levy II

9,084,418

81.16 %

2,108,410

18.84 %

2.   Appointment of Auditors

Deloitte LLP were reappointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year with 12,492,582 (98.84%) votes cast in favour and 146,406 (1.16%) votes withheld.

3.   Approval of the Unallocated Awards under the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan

The Company’s unallocated awards were approved with 8,710,347 (77.82%) votes cast in favour and 2,482,481 (22.18%) votes cast against.

4.   Reapproval of Company’s Shareholder Rights Plan

The Company’s shareholder rights plan was approved with 10,572,490 (94.46%) votes cast in favour and 620,338 (5.54%) votes cast against.

Final voting results on all matters voted on at the meeting will be filed under Haivision’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

About Haivision

Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video streaming and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Learn more at haivision.com.

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