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Collaboration Connects Early Autism Diagnosis with High-Quality, Outcomes-Driven Care Amid Industry-Wide Access Issues

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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a strategic move that unites one of the nation’s largest behavioral health networks with FDA-authorized diagnostic technology, the nonprofit Catalight Group and Cognoa have partnered to scale a streamlined journey from early autism diagnostic evaluation to evidenced-based treatment that fits families’ needs.

As autism prevalence has climbed to 1 in 31 children in the United States, the demand for diagnostic evaluation and service is far outweighing the supply of qualified professionals who are able to provide them. Workforce shortages leave families facing developmental concerns for their children waiting months or even years for an autism evaluation during critical periods of neurodevelopment. Research has shown that such delays directly undermine long-term outcomes.

With the partnership, Cognoa, the maker of Canvas Dx™ – the first and only FDA-authorized diagnostic AI solution designed to help clinicians diagnose or rule out autism in children as young as 18 months – expands the ability to serve post-diagnosis with The Catalight Group’s vast network of more than 15,000 practitioners delivering personalized services to upwards of 25,000 patients annually.

Using AI trained on diverse datasets across race, gender, geography and socioeconomic background, primary care physicians can use Canvas Dx to diagnose patients in days and refer them to The Catalight Group for immediate care.

“For too long, the path from a family’s first concern to a confirmed diagnosis and then from diagnosis to the right care has been broken into disconnected pieces, with families left to navigate each gap on their own,” said Cognoa CEO Sharief Taraman. “This partnership with Catalight changes that equation. By connecting Canvas Dx’s diagnostic capability directly to Catalight’s world-class care network, we’re creating something the field has needed for years: A genuine end-to-end pathway that starts early, moves fast and is effective for children and their families.”

In a time when it can take 12-24 months for a diagnosis alone, Catalight can place patients into care within 10 business days of the assessment. The powerful combination of cutting-edge technology with an unparalleled care network allows the organizations to offer greater access and the ability to serve more families without increasing wait times.

“We’ve always believed that every person deserves timely access to care, no matter where they live, who they are or what their diagnosis looks like. Belief alone, however, is not enough. Families need a system that actually works for them – one that starts with a timely and clinically supported diagnosis, connects them to precise care and measures what matters,” said Susan Armiger, CEO of The Catalight Group. “That is exactly why this partnership with Cognoa is so important to us. Together, we are showing that equitable, sustainable autism care that focuses on quality of care over quantity of hours is possible. That should be the standard, not the exception.”

The collaboration is grounded in a shared, evidence-backed commitment to value-based, precision care that measures outcomes in greater wellbeing and a higher quality of life. The Catalight Group, operating under value-based agreements, has achieved cost reductions of 30%. Its research consistently shows that lower-hour, individualized care produces outcomes equal to or better than traditional high-hour models. Cognoa’s Canvas Dx has demonstrated that earlier, accurate diagnosis reduces downstream costs for payers and is already covered as a benefit under select commercial, private payer and Medicaid programs. This partnership creates a continuous, transparent journey for each child – enabling payers, providers and families to track real outcomes from the moment of concern through active treatment and beyond.

“States and payers are asking hard questions about accountability in autism care. We believe this model — objective diagnosis, individualized treatment, outcomes-based payment — is exactly the answer,” Taraman said.

The combined reach of this partnership positions both organizations to extend equitable, connected care to communities where the system has historically failed.

About Catalight

The Catalight Group breaks down barriers and biases within health systems through timely, equitable and precise access to care. The nonprofit provides access to innovative, individualized care services, clinical research and advocacy — all powered by intelligent technology. Through the work of affiliate partners, Easterseals Hawaii and Easterseals Northern California, The Catalight Group is radically transforming the autism and intellectual and developmental disability journey by prioritizing wellbeing through value-based care.

The Catalight Group is one of the largest behavioral health networks in the nation, with 15,000 practitioners serving more than 25,000 clients and families annually. Backed by more than a decade of experience and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, the organization is reimagining the way people with developmental disabilities and their families experience healthcare.

About Cognoa

Cognoa is a pediatric behavioral health company dedicated to enabling equitable access to early autism diagnosis and care. The company’s flagship product, Canvas Dx™, is the first and only FDA-authorized diagnostic designed to equip primary care clinicians to diagnose or rule out autism spectrum disorder in children ages 18 months through six years — delivering results in days rather than the months or years families typically wait. Built on AI trained across diverse demographic datasets, Canvas Dx is designed to reduce diagnostic disparities and is reimbursable through select commercial and Medicaid payers. Cognoa is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. For more information, visit cognoa.com.

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Hexaware Expands Presence in Gujarat with New Delivery Center at GIFT City

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MUMBAI, India, LONDON and ISELIN, N.J., June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hexaware Technologies [NSE: HEXT], a global provider of IT solutions and services, today opened a new delivery center at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India’s premier international financial services hub. The center, inaugurated by Shri Bhupendra Patel, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, will serve Hexaware’s global banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) clients across digital solutions, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud transformation, data engineering, and next-gen software services.

Hexaware’s established presence in Ahmedabad and Gujarat provides the foundation for this investment. With the GIFT City center, the company is building a technology and innovation hub that serves financial institutions across global markets. The company aims to create approximately 1,000 high-skilled jobs over the next three years, covering software engineering, digital transformation, AI, cloud, data analytics, business operations, and customer experience services.

“The establishment of Hexaware’s delivery center at GIFT City is a strong endorsement of Gujarat’s position as a globally competitive destination for financial services and technology. This is the kind of high-value investment the state has been building toward, and we are pleased to welcome Hexaware to this ecosystem,” said Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

“GIFT City represents a unique convergence of financial services, technology, and innovation. Our expansion into GIFT City aligns with our strategy of being closer to our customers while leveraging India’s exceptional talent ecosystem. We’re excited to contribute to the growth of Gujarat’s technology landscape and create meaningful career opportunities for skilled professionals,” said R. Srikrishna, CEO & Executive Director, Hexaware.

“GIFT City presents a compelling proposition for a company of Hexaware’s focus and scale. The financial services landscape, the quality of talent, and the policy framework the state government has put in place made this a clear decision for us,” said Vikash Kumar Jain, Chief Financial Officer, Hexaware.

The GIFT City center adds to Hexaware’s growing delivery footprint in India, supporting the company’s work with BFSI clients across global markets.

About Hexaware

Hexaware is a global technology and business process services company. Every day, Hexawarians wake up with a singular purpose: to create smiles through great people and technology. With offices across the world, we empower enterprises worldwide to realize digital transformation at scale and speed by partnering with them to build, transform, run, and optimize their technology and business processes. Learn more about Hexaware at https://hexaware.com.

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Innoscience Secures Final Victory in Patent Lawsuit as China’s Supreme Court Upholds Injunction Against Infineon GaN Products

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SUZHOU, China, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark decision for the global semiconductor industry, the Supreme People’s Court of China has officially issued a final review decision sustaining a sales injunction against Infineon Technologies. The ruling means that effective immediately, Infineon is prohibited from selling its relevant Gallium Nitride (GaN) products within mainland China, marking a decisive and final victory for Innoscience in this high-stakes patent infringement dispute.

The Supreme Court’s ruling bolsters a prior judgment delivered on May 27, 2026, by the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court. In that initial ruling, the Suzhou court found that Infineon had infringed upon two of Innoscience’s core invention patents related to GaN technology. The court ordered Infineon to immediately cease all infringing activities—including the sale, offer for sale, and importation of the contested products—and awarded Innoscience 10 million RMB (approx. $1.38 million USD) in damages, effective immediately.

With today’s final review decision, the Supreme People’s Court has explicitly upheld the lower court’s injunction, bringing a definitive conclusion to the patent battle between the two power semiconductor giants.

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RadiantVibe Capital Consortium Completes Rollout of Integrated Learning Resource Platform

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RadiantVibe Capital Consortium has completed the rollout of its Integrated Learning Resource Platform, bringing educational materials, expert knowledge archives, and structured learning pathways into a unified digital environment. The initiative is designed to improve knowledge accessibility, streamline resource discovery, and support continuous learning across its global community.

NEW YORK, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — RadiantVibe Capital Consortium today announced the completion of its Integrated Learning Resource Platform, a major digital initiative designed to unify educational resources, improve content accessibility, and create a more connected learning experience for participants across its global community.

The newly deployed platform brings together a wide range of educational materials into a centralized environment, allowing learners to access resources more efficiently while supporting continuous professional and personal development.

The rollout marks another step in the organization’s broader effort to strengthen its digital learning infrastructure under the guidance of Ambrose Wetherby. By consolidating previously distributed materials into a single platform, RadiantVibe Capital Consortium aims to simplify knowledge discovery and encourage deeper engagement with educational content.

“At its core, education is about access, organization, and application,” said Ambrose Wetherby. “As our learning community continues to grow, it becomes increasingly important to provide an environment where knowledge can be easily found, explored, and connected. The Integrated Learning Resource Platform was designed with that objective in mind.”

The platform introduces several new features intended to improve the overall learning experience.

One of the key additions is a Unified Resource Center, which serves as a centralized repository for educational materials. Participants can now access learning guides, expert presentations, recorded seminars, case studies, research summaries, and event materials through a single interface. This eliminates the need to navigate multiple systems and provides a more streamlined user experience.

Another major enhancement is the introduction of a Smart Resource Classification Framework. Content is now organized through topic categories, thematic collections, and searchable tags, enabling learners to quickly locate materials relevant to their interests and development goals. Whether reviewing foundational concepts or exploring advanced topics, users can navigate the platform more efficiently.

The Integrated Learning Resource Platform also includes a new Learning Pathway Recommendation Module. Rather than presenting resources as isolated materials, the system organizes content into structured learning pathways focused on areas such as leadership development, critical thinking, communication effectiveness, project management, and organizational decision-making. These pathways are designed to help participants build knowledge progressively while maintaining flexibility in their learning journey.

In addition, RadiantVibe Capital Consortium has established an Expert Knowledge Archive, a dedicated section that houses recorded educational sessions, keynote presentations, panel discussions, and specialist insights. By preserving and organizing these resources, the organization seeks to ensure that valuable knowledge remains accessible long after live events have concluded.

A further innovation is the platform’s Cross-Resource Connectivity System, which links related materials across multiple formats. For example, a learner exploring a case study may also be directed to relevant expert discussions, supporting reference materials, and supplementary learning guides. This interconnected structure encourages deeper exploration and helps learners develop a broader understanding of complex subjects.

According to the organization, the project was developed in response to increasing demand for more accessible and better-organized educational resources. Feedback from participants consistently highlighted the importance of having a centralized location where learning materials could be easily discovered, revisited, and connected.

The completion of the rollout follows several recent digital enhancement initiatives undertaken by RadiantVibe Capital Consortium, including improvements to operational infrastructure, navigation systems, and information access tools. Together, these developments form part of a long-term strategy focused on creating a more integrated and user-centered learning environment.

Looking ahead, the organization plans to continue expanding the platform’s capabilities through additional resource collections, enhanced search functionality, and new collaborative learning features. Future development efforts will remain focused on improving accessibility, supporting lifelong learning, and strengthening engagement across the global learning community.

“Knowledge becomes more valuable when it is accessible, organized, and connected,” Wetherby added. “This platform represents an important foundation for future growth and reflects our commitment to building educational environments that empower individuals to learn, adapt, and develop throughout their careers.”

About RadiantVibe Capital Consortium

RadiantVibe Capital Consortium is an education-focused organization dedicated to advancing knowledge development through structured learning programs, professional growth initiatives, and digital learning resources. Through continuous innovation and a commitment to educational excellence, the organization supports individuals seeking to expand their skills, broaden their perspectives, and thrive in an increasingly dynamic world.

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Caroline Stewart, RadiantVibe Capital Consortium, 1 915-543-3345, service@radiantvibe.com

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