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ROUND ROCK, Texas, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alienware is reintroducing the iconic Area-51 back into the family, reanimated in desktop and laptop forms. Deep lore underpins Area-51, dating back to 1998. While the design, technology and gameplay have evolved significantly from iteration to iteration, one fact has remained the same: Area-51 represents the best that Alienware offers.

 

Reclaiming its position at the apex of our portfolio, the new Area-51 Desktop and Area-51 Laptops debut an arsenal of cutting-edge features to power the next generation of AAA gameplay. Powered by NVIDIA® Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio and support the latest NVIDIA NIM microservices—optimized AI models for language, speech, vision, content generation and more—that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, productivity plug-ins and content creation workflows with peak performance.

[Also announced today is a brand-new flagship Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED display which you can learn more about here]

ALIENWARE AREA-51 DESKTOP
Area-51 Desktop makes a bold entrance to retake the throne as Alienware’s flagship gaming PC. With this edition, we are returning to our roots with a machine that caters to the desires of PC gaming enthusiasts and longtime Alienware fans who have a deep appreciation for technology and a can-do attitude for manually customizing their build to their needs. It is an icon that honors the wishes of all gamers seeking unyielding performance and the ability to make serious upgrades for years to come.

We devoted years to carefully planning and developing this platform, guided each step of the way by learnings gathered from the gaming community. This feedback helped shape the direction of this platform, influencing all aspects from product design to technology implementation to airflow patterns.

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As our full-size 80L tower, it stands tall as our marquee platform designed for gamers seeking elite performance and standard components in a scalable design.

Elite Performance: With available headroom for more than 600W of dedicated graphics power and up to 280W of dedicated processing power, Area-51 supports the highest performance components up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K CPU, allowing games to run and sustain at their limits.Standard Components: Industry standard components allow the most critical parts to be easily replaced and serviced, including the motherboard, power supply, CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, fans and more.Scalable Design: At 80L, this full-size tower is designed to comfortably support and exceed the size requirements of today’s largest components, prepare for future upgrades, and create the ideal thermal solution.

Positive Pressure Design
With every Alienware product launch, the chief charter for our engineers is to maximize gaming performance while maintaining low temperatures and noise. The thermal architecture and airflow decisions are a critical piece of that puzzle. 

We looked at various airflow models to determine the most effective thermal design and then sculpted the overall desktop blueprint around this solution.

After countless tests, we implemented an all-new positive pressure airflow system with three different fan sizes that all point inward toward the chassis to pull in cool air from the environment. Gaskets inside the chassis create a seal to prevent leakage and build positive pressure that expels heated air out the back with a pressurized passive exhaust. That’s right – there are no exhaust fans. This approach reduces air recirculation to maximize overall flowrate.

Here’s how it works… Dual 140mm fans direct cool ambient air upward toward the GPU fans ensuring maximum graphics performance. Larger dual 180mm fans push air laterally toward the GPU, CPU and memory from the front of the chassis. Lastly, dual or triple 120mm fans are included for liquid cooling configurations to pull in additional air from the top. This creates a greater internal air pressure compared to the outside and forces heated air to expel through the rear of the chassis.

By combining these larger fan sizes and advanced liquid cooling configurations, the positive pressure design moves 25% more air through the chassis, helping Area-51 run up to 13% cooler and 45% quieter during graphics intensive tasks[i].

All these advancements translate to real performance improvements to the tune of 50% more processing power[ii], making Area-51 ready to meet the demands of today and anticipate the needs of the future.

Upgradeability, Maintenance and Materials
Upgradeability is an integral part of the Area-51 customer experience. QR codes found inside the chassis guide customers to instructional videos on how to complete updates, repairs and modifications of key components. This includes guides on how to change the RAM, GPU, SSD, power supply and conduct basic maintenance like cleaning filters and fans. The motherboard is also replaceable with the purchase of an optional AlienFX motherboard harness that is required when installing third-party aftermarket motherboards.

Gamers can stop dust in its tracks and keep the system performing at its best for longer with three removable, cleanable filters on the front, top and bottom air intakes. The filters ensure unrestricted airflow and minimize dust accumulating on internal components such as fans.

The spacious full-tower design allows easy access to the inside of the desktop with plenty of room for your hands to maneuver around. A knob on the back of the desktop unlocks the dual side doors so you can easily access the interior components. Once open, gamers will find a spacious interior behind the tempered glass panel along with neatly organized cable routing behind the solid side panel. A handle recess on the back of the machine and the front loop allows for easy lifting – though we recommend grabbing a friend to help.

Top-Shelf Performance Features
At the heart of the experience is the selection of high-performance components. Here’s our quick overview of additional components that complete the Area-51 Desktop experience:

Dual channel RAM configurations up to 64GB DDR5 XMP (2x 32GB) at 6400 MT/s.Up to 8TB of Storage via 4TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD (boot) + 4TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD (storage).Armed with either 360mm Liquid Cooling (LC) or 240mm LC, while enabling a DIY upgradeability path to 420mm LC.Powered by a 1500W Platinum Rated ATX12VO Power Supply (PSU) or an 850W Gold Rated ATX12VO PSU.Seven customizable AlienFX lighting zones with over 16.7 million colors and six different lighting effects, all managed in the Alienware Command Center (AWCC).Optional Alienware Elite Care customer support, offering 24/7 customer support, accidental damage coverage, onsite repairs and more. [scroll down to learn more]Built with recycled materials including 85% post-consumer recycled plastic and power supply units with 50% recycled steel and recycled copper[iii].

Pricing and Availability

Availability: First available later in Q1 with select configurations. Additional graphics options and configurations will arrive later including the entry configuration.Launch Configuration Price: ~$4,499 (w/ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU)Entry Configuration Price: Coming Soon

Alienware Area-51 Desktop Press Kit

ALIENWARE AREA-51 LAPTOPS
The mobile cavalry has landed with the introduction of Area-51 laptops. These 18-inch and 16-inch laptops have an acute focus on power, performance and innovative engineering in a new otherworldly design language. Like its desktop counterpart, Area-51 laptops are an expression of maximum performance that cater to gamers seeking the preeminent gaming experience.

Armed to the nines with next-gen high-performance technology and enveloped in our brand-new industrial design, Area-51 symbolizes the next act for Alienware.

Elite Performance: Area-51 unleashes 280W of combined power across an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU and an Intel® Core™ Ultra CPU – delivering exceptional performance.Robust Thermals: A new intricate thermal architecture enables Area-51 to move up to 35% more air through the system while being 15% quieter[iv].Sophisticated Design: Area-51 laptop design exudes a mysterious identity that invokes curiosity while elevating comfort and functionality.

New Design Language Inspired by Extraterrestrial Phenomena
The brand-new Area-51 laptops are designed to evoke a sense of mystery and transcendence that is distinctly alien. They represent the next step in our ever-evolving design journey and mark a new era for Alienware. Dubbed AW30, this new design language takes inspiration from extraterrestrial phenomena, including the Aurora Borealis, more commonly referred to as the Northern Lights.

This calls forward a more serene, ethereal and sophisticated experience that can adapt to your surroundings.

New Liquid Teal finish on the anodized aluminum gives the system a dark iridescent sheen that shifts colors when light is absorbed.Translucent thermal shelf located on the rear is illuminated by gradient, AlienFX lighting animations that imitate the unpredictable motions of the Aurora Borealis. In this spirit, lighting is now used on the surfaces as opposed to being a graphic element.New signature Aurora lighting effect serves as a boot up animation interacting with all AlienFX lighting zones and is accompanied by a new startup sound effect.Clear Gorilla Glass window on the underside of the laptop provides a view into the inner-workings of the machine, paying homage to a retro-futuristic design.[v]RGB fans cast an underglow through the clear window and up through the keyboard deck for added ambiance.[vi]Zero Hinge design delivers a cleaner, sleeker exterior that features fluid contours and clean lines.

Unmatched Performance
Area-51 supports the highest total power ceiling in a gaming laptop, pushing the limit by dedicating up to 175W of total graphics power (TGP) and up to a 105W thermal design profile (TDP) toward processors simultaneously. Powered by up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU and up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 275HX CPU, this 280W in total package power (TPP) is the budget sum that you can use to drive your games, creation, hobbies and productivity apps.

Alienware engineers have upgraded our laptop design with a more advanced Cryo-tech™ thermal architecture to unlock newfound levels of performance, cooling and airflow. Managing airflow, fan speed, module design and thermal interface material are core parts of this approach. Compared to previous Alienware laptops, the new Area-51 laptops move up to 37% more air through the system while being 15% quieter[vii]. 

Today’s world empowers us to multitask at a level only previously imagined in fiction.  This requires high-speed memory to store calculations for the processor. To achieve that, Area-51 offers XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) memory at speeds of up to 7200 MT/s scaling higher than ever on an Alienware laptop. So, yes, you can do more, faster.

As the bedrock for all the data from Windows to your games to your most precious archives, Area-51 are the first Alienware laptops to support Gen 5 Solid State Drives (SSDs). This is the latest in storage technology and it delivers the most amount of data throughput per watt. That means the hardware alone gets you performance and efficiency in everything you do. When combined with Microsoft DirectStorage technology, now the GPU can directly access SSDs which makes games run even faster than ever before. Now configurable with up 12TB of Storage.[viii]

Area-51 includes technology advancements chosen to make your everyday life synonymous with high performance even when you’re not gaming, competing, or creating. You can find a detailed view of all the premium features offered by Area-51 in our press kit.

Pricing and Availability

Availability: First available later in Q1 with select configurations. Additional graphics options and configurations will arrive later including the entry configuration.Launch Configuration Price: ~$3,199 (w/ NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU)Entry Configuration Price: ~$1,999

Alienware 16 and 18 Area-51 Laptop Press Kit

UPDATES TO THE ALIENWARE AURORA
Complimentary to Area-51 is our Alienware Aurora Desktop, a mid-sized tower for gamers keen on a compact yet high-performance gaming experience. The 2025 edition of Alienware Aurora ushers in a boost in gaming performance provided by the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs powered by NVIDIA Blackwell and Intel® Core™ Ultra 2 processors.

Pricing and Availability

Availability: First available later in Q1 with select configurations. Additional graphics options and configurations will arrive later including the entry configuration.Launch Configuration Price: Coming SoonEntry Configuration Price: Coming Soon

Alienware Aurora Desktop Press Kit

INTRODUCING ALIENWARE ELITE CARE
Elite Care is an all-new customer support program dedicated for Alienware customers to provide specialized gaming support.

Next Level Gaming Support: Our 24/7 gaming experts provide end-to-end assistance, from installation to optimizing settings for smooth gameplay.Support Essentials: Unlock 24/7 elite support, onsite repairs, international travel support, data back-up & parental control assistance, accidental damage service with no deductible, and for Alienware laptops, extended battery service included.[ix]SupportAssist: Built-in smart technology that predicts and resolves issues, removes viruses and malware and automatically boosts performance and network connectivity.

Alienware Elite Care Press Kit

[i] Based on internal analysis during September 2024 comparing the Alienware Area-51 desktop to the two previous Intel-based Alienware Aurora desktops. All configurations used NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU and Intel® Core™ i9K-class processors with liquid cooling. Actual results may vary.
[ii] Based on internal analysis during September 2024 comparing the Alienware Area-51 desktop to the two previous Intel-based Alienware Aurora desktops. All configurations used NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU and Intel® Core™ i9K-class processors with liquid cooling. Actual results may vary.
[iii] Percentage is based on plastic weight. Applicable to the front and inner frame, front bezel, rear left and right support trims. Based on internal analysis, November 2024.
[iv] Based on internal analysis on October 2024 comparing Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware x16 R2
[v] With NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU configurations or better.
[vi] With NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU configurations or better.
[vii] Based on internal analysis on October 2024 comparing Alienware 16 Area-51 and Alienware x16 R2
[viii] Available in participating countries.
[ix] Based on internal analysis, April 2024

 

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Lumeris Partners With Schmitt-Thompson Clinical Content to Advance Tom™ Symptom-Checking Capability with Evidence-Based Telehealth Triage Guidance

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Partnership strengthens AI-powered symptom checking with trusted clinical content to support more consistent patient guidance and care navigation

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., and CHANDLER, Ariz., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lumeris, a leader in healthcare technology and services, and Schmitt-Thompson Clinical Content (STCC), the leading provider of telehealth triage guidelines and medical call center decision support information in North America, today announced a partnership to integrate STCC’s evidence-based clinical triage content into the symptom-checking capability within Tom™, Lumeris’ AI-powered Primary Care as a Service platform.

The partnership represents the next evolution of Tom’s ability to help care teams extend access, improve patient engagement and deliver more proactive support for individuals with complex health needs. By incorporating STCC’s clinical guidance, Tom’s symptom-checking capability provides healthcare organizations with a stronger clinical foundation for helping patients navigate symptoms between primary care visits while supporting more timely, informed interventions.

Patients with chronic conditions and other complex health needs frequently experience new symptoms, medication concerns or health-related questions between scheduled in-person primary care appointments. Without timely guidance from providers, they may delay care or seek treatment in higher-acuity settings that may not be necessary. Tom’s symptom-checking capability provides an accessible first point of contact, enabling patients and caregivers to report symptoms, ask health-related questions and receive support through natural, conversational interactions while helping care teams identify individuals who may require additional clinical attention.

The integration of STCC’s clinical content strengthens the guidance behind Tom’s symptom-checking experience, helping healthcare organizations deliver more standardized, evidence-based responses to symptom-based questions. By combining conversational patient engagement with trusted clinical decision support, organizations can improve consistency across care settings while helping care teams efficiently assess patient needs and determine appropriate next steps.

“One of the biggest challenges in caring for high-risk populations is making sure patients have access to the right support at the right time,” said Dr. David Carmouche, chief medical and commercial officer, Lumeris. “This partnership strengthens Tom’s role as an active member of the care team by combining conversational patient engagement with trusted clinical guidance. Together, we’re helping organizations deliver more consistent symptom assessment, streamline clinical workflows and support safer, more timely interventions.”

Following each symptom-checking interaction, Tom generates a structured summary along with recommended prioritization guidance to help care teams quickly assess patient needs and determine the most appropriate next actions. The capability complements clinical workflows rather than replaces them, allowing organizations to extend support beyond traditional care settings while maintaining appropriate clinical oversight.

The partnership further advances Lumeris’ vision for Tom as an intelligent extension of the primary care team, combining AI-powered patient engagement, evidence-based clinical guidance and care team workflows to help healthcare organizations improve access, enhance patient experiences and deliver more proactive, coordinated care.

“We’re excited to partner with Lumeris to bring our gold-standard clinical triage guidance to the Tom platform,” said Patty Maynard, chief operating officer, STCC. “Together, we’re enabling healthcare organizations to deliver symptom-checking experiences that combine conversational technology with evidence-based clinical decision support, helping patients receive more consistent guidance while supporting care teams with trusted recommendations they can confidently act on.”

About Lumeris
Lumeris is a leader in healthcare technology and services advancing the future of primary care through Tom, its AI-powered Primary Care as a Service platform designed to function as a proactive member of the care team embedded directly in clinical workflows. Tom autonomously supports best next actions that help providers expand capacity, improve patient access, and reduce administrative burden while enabling more personalized, scalable care delivery. Built on more than two decades of primary care and value-based care experience, Tom reflects Lumeris’ deep experience supporting health systems and physician organizations nationwide and operating Essence Healthcare, its leading Medicare Advantage plan. Founded in 2010, Lumeris is headquartered in St. Louis and Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company employs more than 1,200 engineers, clinicians, and healthcare specialists. Learn more at Lumeris.com.

About Schmitt-Thompson Clinical Content
Schmitt-Thompson Clinical Content (STCC) is the leading source of telehealth triage guidelines and medical call center decision support information in North America. STCC provides the most comprehensive triage and advice content, spanning the continuum of delivery: After Hours, used by hospitals, health systems and insurance companies and Office Hours, used in practices and clinics. Schmitt-Thompson Clinical Content is the ‘gold standard’ in telephone triage, offering evidence-based, efficient and time-tested decision support. It is used by more than 400 health systems and health plans and an additional 10,000 physician practices. Learn more: http://www.stcc-triage.com.

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NorthRock Partners Expands Minneapolis Presence with Addition of Kowalski Financial, Strengthening National Growth Strategy

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The partnership expands NorthRock’s Personal Office® model in its hometown of Minneapolis while bringing additional expertise and resources to Kowalski Financial’s clients.

MINNEAPOLIS, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NorthRock Partners (NorthRock), a financial advice firm redefining the wealth management experience through its Personal Office® model, announced today that Kowalski Financial (Kowalski) has joined NorthRock. The partnership brings over $200 million in assets under management (AUM) and five team members, strengthening NorthRock’s growing presence in Minneapolis, MN.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, NorthRock has grown into a national advisory firm by expanding what a single client relationship can include. Its Personal Office® model builds a dedicated, customized team around each client to coordinate investments, tax, estate planning, insurance, legal, business services, and philanthropy in one place, staying alongside clients as their lives change. Each firm that joins NorthRock adds depth to that team and extends the model to more families.

Kowalski Financial brings an experienced team, a strong commitment to client relationships, and a shared belief in delivering personalized, long-term financial advice. Through this partnership, Kowalski advisors will gain access to the full depth of NorthRock’s Personal Office® specialists, expanding the advice and resources available to their clients.

“From the first conversations with Marc and the Kowalski team, it was clear they care deeply about their clients and about doing things the right way,” said Cam Rosenow, Head of Growth at NorthRock Partners. “That matters to us. This partnership is a strong fit because it brings together a team with real client relationships, a shared advice-first mindset, and the ability to plug into the depth of NorthRock’s Personal Office® model. We’re excited to welcome them into our Minneapolis office and build together from here.”

Founded in 2019, Kowalski Financial provided multidisciplinary financial planning services, including estate planning and tax services. The firm adds a talented group of advisors and professionals who share NorthRock’s commitment to helping clients navigate both financial decisions and life transitions.

“Joining NorthRock represents an exciting opportunity for our team and the clients we serve,” said Marc Kowalski, CEO at Kowalski Financial. “We have always believed that great advice starts with understanding the full picture of a client’s goals, values, and priorities. NorthRock’s Personal Office® model provides an expanded platform of expertise and resources that will allow us to continue delivering the personalized guidance our clients expect while enhancing the services available to them.”

The addition of Kowalski Financial reinforces the continued momentum behind NorthRock’s growth strategy and Personal Office® model. As advisors and families seek more coordinated approaches to wealth management, NorthRock continues to partner with firms that share its commitment to delivering customized, comprehensive advice. Furthermore, the Kowalski team will relocate to NorthRock Partners’ offices in downtown Minneapolis.

About NorthRock Partners
NorthRock Partners is a financial advice company serving more than 6,000 clients and managing over $12 billion in assets. For more than 30 years, NorthRock has placed clients’ financial and life needs at the center through its Personal Office® model. This integrated approach builds a dedicated, customized team around each advisor and enables them to coordinate all aspects of a client’s life, including investments, tax, insurance, estate, legal, business strategies, lifestyle, and philanthropy. NorthRock is recognized as one of Barron’s Top 100 RIAs in the United States. The firm also offers specialized divisions that include NorthRock X for athletes and entertainers and Foundation X for philanthropic advice and services. Learn more at www.northrockpartners.com.

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All investment advisory and Personal Office® services are provided by and through NorthRock Partners LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser. SEC registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

NorthRock Partners was recognized in Barron’s Top 100 RIAs in September 2025. The ranking was determined by Barron’s using criteria including AUM growth, employee growth, proprietary data and the number of advisors considered for evaluation. NorthRock Partners did not pay a fee to be considered for or included in the ranking. Additional information regarding the ranking methodology is available from Barron’s.

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Compass, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter Results on August 4

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NEW YORK, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Compass, Inc., d/b/a Compass International Holdings (the “Company”) (NYSE: COMP), a global real estate services company, announced its second quarter 2026 financial results will be released after market close on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its results that afternoon at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT.

Call details are as follows:

The conference call and shareholder presentation will be accessible online via the Company’s Investor Relations website, https://investors.compass.com.You can also register in advance to access the live conference call at: Compass Inc. Q2 26 Earnings Conference Call.An audio recording of the conference call will be available for replay shortly after the call, for 90 days. To access the replay and shareholder presentation, visit the Events and Presentations section of the Company’s Investor Relations website.

About Compass, Inc., d/b/a Compass International Holdings

Compass, Inc., d/b/a Compass International Holdings (the “Company”) (NYSE: COMP) is a global real estate services company with a presence in every major U.S. city and approximately 120 countries and territories. Compass International Holdings serves millions of buyers and sellers through a portfolio of some of the most recognized and iconic brands: @properties, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, CENTURY 21®, Christie’s International Real Estate, Coldwell Banker®, Compass, Corcoran®, ERA®, and Sotheby’s International Realty®. Every day, the Company empowers a global network of more than 300,000 real estate professionals in its owned-brokerage and franchise business to grow and deliver exceptional service to consumers.

The Company empowers real estate professionals to streamline operations and seamlessly guide clients through every phase of residential and commercial transactions, leveraging powerful tools, including its modern technology platform. In addition to brokerage services, Compass International Holdings offers integrated services, such as mortgage, title, insurance, escrow, and relocation.

The Company uses its Investor Relations website, https://investors.compass.com, to disclose information that may be of interest or material to its investors and to comply with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor the Company’s Investor Relations website and follow the Company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media.

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