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Ivalua Launches IVA Studio, Redefining How Procurement Works With AI

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Ivalua’s Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA), now powered by IVA Studio, is a fully agentic system able to execute any Source-to-Pay process from day one and automate any procurement workflow. IVA Studio is built on the same skills framework pioneered by leading frontier AI labs, giving IVA full platform access, self-improving capabilities, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) support. Governance is enforced at the platform level: IVA inherits the same permissions applied to people, cannot exceed them, and logs every action for complete auditability.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Ivalua, the enterprise AI platform for procurement, announces the launch of IVA Studio, enabling a fundamentally new way for procurement teams to work. Rather than managing many AI agents atop fragmented data and disjointed systems, IVA Studio enables procurement to perform any activity across the Source-to-Pay (S2P) process through a single agent, IVA, that knows your data, follows your rules, and gets work done on day one. IVA Studio is the AI control tower managing IVA’s skills, permissions, tools, and MCP integrations.

Procurement can operate with greater speed and intelligence with IVA. A category manager preparing to re-source an expiring contract can ask IVA to pull the contract, benchmark against agreements, identify stronger suppliers, set up an RFx, and launch the event, all in a single conversation. An Accounts Payable team can have IVA validate incoming invoices against not just price and PO, but also against the harder-to-enforce contract terms buried in documents.

“At Ivalua, we believe the future of procurement is not AI, it’s people using AI to deliver better and faster results. IVA, powered by IVA Studio, is a decisive step forward into a new era for procurement, one full of disruptive challenges and exciting opportunities. With IVA, procurement teams can focus on what they do best: building strategies and relationships, internally and externally. We are thrilled to lead this journey with our customers and partners,” said Franck Lheureux, CEO of Ivalua.

IVA also works autonomously, in workflows, and in the background. A supplier risk event can trigger IVA to surface every affected contract, open a PO, create a mitigation plan, and propose qualified alternative suppliers. IVA can do anything a user can and more, because the entire Ivalua Source-to-Pay application is its knowledge source and toolset.

A Complete Agentic Operating System for Procurement

Procurement teams gain a truly intelligent, intuitive experience – they simply tell IVA what to do, and IVA assembles the right skills, tools, and knowledge for the task. For complex work, IVA creates and orchestrates temporary sub-agents.

This is the first complete S2P agent to follow the skills-based architecture frontier AI labs are converging on. Users do not need to build, orchestrate, or select from a growing catalog of agents. Instead, IVA understands all the data in the Ivalua S2P platform, can take any action as a tool, and follows organization-specific best practices through skills, with human-in-the-loop controls maintained.

Ivalua’s AI technology and services combine to ensure successful implementation, adoption and continuous optimization. IVA delivers value immediately because it can execute any action a user can from day one. Unlike competing solutions, there is nothing to integrate or configure. Over time, IVA gets smarter as organizations use it, encoding their expertise in skills and memory. And as teams grow to trust it, IVA can take on more autonomous work — embedded in workflows or running in the background — turning Source-to-Pay into an automation engine. Additionally, Ivalua and its implementation partners provide guidance, expertise and support services.

“Procurement teams have typically had to spend time building and configuring AI agents before seeing any results. Ivalua’s approach is entirely different: IVA accesses the Ivalua platform as its toolset and source of knowledge, so procurement can start getting value from day one, within a framework of governance that’s enforced by design,” said David Khuat-Duy, Founder & Chief AI Officer at Ivalua.

Governed by design

Governance is enforced at the platform level, not by the agent. IVA inherits the permissions of the user who invokes it and cannot exceed them. When IVA is operating autonomously in a workflow, it still has an accountable user whose boundary it follows and who it falls back on for human-in-the-loop controls. Every action is logged with a continuous audit trail. AI works only where it is allowed to work, and procurement leaders can prove it.

Expertise that compounds

IVA learns employee best practices: sourcing approaches, negotiation strategies, and compliance rules as skills that IVA follows. Skills turn individual expertise into team capabilities, building institutional knowledge that compounds with every interaction. A new hire working with IVA operates with the benefit of the whole organization’s experience. IVA also maintains memory of interactions, self-improving automatically.

Fits your AI ecosystem

IVA Studio is the AI control tower to manage the skills IVA uses, the tools it can call, the external systems it connects to through MCP, and the LLMs it runs on. IVA is LLM-agnostic, customers can use the models Ivalua provides out of the box or bring their own. With IVA Studio, IT teams, partners, and customers can build or tailor what IVA can do and how it connects.

IVA Studio is available in Beta today and will be generally available in summer. To learn more about IVA, powered by IVA Studio, watch this webinar.

About Ivalua

Ivalua is the only truly unified, enterprise AI platform for managing spend and suppliers. We seamlessly connect people, AI agents, workflows and data, making businesses more profitable, resilient, and sustainable. We are trusted by over 500 of the world’s most admired brands and consistently recognized as a leader by Gartner and other analysts. Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

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PosterElite Honored as PrismHR’s 2026 Emerging Partner of the Year for its Positive Impact on PEOs

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Award highlights strong adoption of PosterElite’s integrated compliance solution across the PrismHR Marketplace

SAN DIEGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PosterElite, the leading provider of labor law poster compliance solutions for HR, HCM, and PEO providers, today announced it has been named Emerging Partner of the Year by PrismHR, the leading HR software platform for professional employer organizations (PEOs) and HR service providers.

The award recognizes PosterElite’s rapid adoption by PrismHR PEOs and the value it delivers through its integrated compliance solution, which helps PEOs streamline labor law poster management while improving service offerings to their clients.

“We are honored to be recognized by PrismHR as their Emerging Partner of the Year,” said Patrick Saeger, CEO of PosterElite. “This award reflects the strength of our partnership and the meaningful impact we’re seeing across the PrismHR community. With more than 100 PEOs leveraging our solution today, we’re proud to be helping them modernize compliance, reduce administrative burden, and deliver greater value to their clients.”

PrismHR introduced the Emerging Partner of the Year category to recognize partners demonstrating exceptional innovation, growth, and early impact within its Marketplace.

“PosterElite represents exactly the kind of partner we strive to cultivate within the PrismHR Marketplace,” said Rick Torrence, Chief Sales Officer at PrismHR. “Their seamless integration and PEO-focused approach to labor law poster compliance is resonating strongly with PEOs across our network. We are seeing meaningful adoption and clear value creation for our shared clients, and we look forward to continuing to expand this partnership.”

PosterElite’s integration with PrismHR enables PEOs to offer a seamless, automated approach to managing labor law poster compliance, reducing administration, ensuring accuracy, and creating a better experience for their clients.

The 2026 Marketplace Partner of the Year winners will be recognized at PrismHR LIVE, taking place June 14–17 in Denver, Colorado.

About PosterElite

PosterElite simplifies labor law poster compliance for PEOs by automating the most essential, time-consuming process. Through over 1,000 partnerships with HCM, payroll and HR technology providers, PosterElite helps partners strengthen client relationships, reduce risk, and unlock recurring revenue. Learn more at www.posterelite.com.

About PrismHR
PrismHR is the leading HR software platform powering PEOs and HR service providers, enabling them to manage payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR for small and medium-sized businesses. PrismHR’s Marketplace connects partners and solutions that extend the platform’s capabilities and enhance client value. Learn more at www.prismhr.com.

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GIGABYTE Announces AERO X16 Now Available, Bringing Next-Gen AI Performance to an Ultra-Thin Copilot+ PC

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TAIPEI, June 11, 2026 /CNW/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, announced the availability of the GIGABYTE AERO X16, an ultra-thin Copilot+ PC that combines mobility, AI performance, and creator-friendly features in a versatile design. Featuring WINDFORCE Infinity cooling and GIGABYTE’s exclusive GiMATE AI agent, the AERO X16 ensures seamless productivity, content creation, and entertainment experience.

Engineered for next-generation AI workloads, AERO X16 features up to an AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 465 processor and scales up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPU with 85W Max TGP, delivering strong on-device AI performance for professionals, project-based users, creators, and casual gamers. With 12GB VRAM, it enhances DLSS 4.5 experiences for higher picture quality in AAA games while enabling larger LLM workloads to run locally.

Beyond Copilot+ features such as Cocreator, AI photo creation, restyle image, and Live Captions with real-time translation operating on the NPU, GIGABYTE introduces its own GiMATE AI Agent for advanced hardware and software control. GiMATE expands its capabilities with GiMATE Creator for streamlined local generative image workflows, and GiMATE Coder for natural-language code generation and optimization, seamlessly integrated with Visual Studio Code for faster debugging and iteration.

The AERO X16 combines an ultra-thin 16.75mm profile with a lightweight 1.9kg design while delivering powerful performance. To support consistent performance in a thin chassis, the WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system provides 100W thermal capacity, powered by 3D VortX air-channeling, dual slim fans, and four heat pipes, while enabling 0dB ambient operation and an Icy Touch WASD cool zone. The 16:10 2.5K 165Hz IPS display features 100% sRGB and Pantone® Validated color accuracy. The laptop also comes with a 92% screen-to-body ratio, TÜV Rheinland® eye comfort certification, and Dolby Atmos® immersive audio for an enhanced viewing and listening experience.

AERO X16 supports up to 14 hours of battery life with fast charging, complemented by a Golden Curve Keyboard with RGB dynamic lighting. It is available in Lunar White and Space Gray, both featuring an iridescent NIL-crafted nameplate and an anodized sandblasted texture for a refined finish. For more information, please visit the official website. Final configurations and sales timing may vary by region and local retailers or e-tailers.

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Cetera Named Finalist for Five Wealthies Awards

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Recognition underscores commitment to advisor growth, technology innovation, and retirement services

SAN DIEGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cetera and its affiliated companies (“Cetera”) have earned recognition as a finalist in the 2026 Wealth Management Industry Awards (“Wealthies”)* in five categories across Practice Management, Thought Leadership, Technology, Corporate Leader of the Year, and Advisor Support: Distributors. Building on its two wins at the 2025 Wealthies, Cetera will be recognized alongside other finalists at the Wealth Management Industry Awards Gala on Sept. 10, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City.

Cetera is a 2026 “Wealthies” finalist for the following initiatives:

Rise to Elite Program – Practice Management – For the second consecutive year, Cetera’s peer-led advisor growth mentorship program is nominated. In 2025, the program expanded to 11 cohorts and strengthened its implementation model by more intentionally grouping participants based on assessment insights and structured interviews that surfaced primary pain points and growth plateaus. Designed to convert learning into implemented practice-management behaviors through accountability, coaching, and community, the program drives execution through documented behavior change — including proactive pipeline management, defined client onboarding, client segmentation, and implemented client experience models that support sustained growth and referral generation.Inclusive Growth Network – Thought Leadership – The Inclusive Growth Network is Cetera’s umbrella platform that brings together advisor-led Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives into a coordinated growth experience rooted in the voice of the advisor. Advisor Resource Groups serve as the cornerstone of the Inclusive Growth Network, advisor-led communities built by advisors, for advisors, creating a space to share ideas, strengthen capabilities, and foster belonging while advancing business outcomes. Through its interconnected pillars, the Inclusive Growth Network amplifies advisor growth through community-centered learning and development designed to translate shared knowledge and lived experience into practical strategies that drive sustainable business growth. Key components include the Collective Growth Series, a practical, application-focused learning experience; a centralized AdviceWorks hub that simplifies program discovery and registration; and the Financial Transitionist Institute Learning Series, which equips advisors to serve clients more effectively through major life transitions.AI-Powered Advisor Growth Intelligence Platform – Technology – Cetera launched an AI-driven growth intelligence platform in partnership with TIFIN AMP to enhance broker-dealer advisor efficiency and client engagement. The platform unifies firm, market, and third-party data to deliver prioritized opportunities, next-best actions, and client-specific insights directly within existing advisor workflows. Unlike traditional reporting tools, the platform transforms complex data into clear, actionable guidance, reducing manual analysis and enabling faster, more informed decisions.Jon Anderson, Head of Workplace & Retirement – Retirement Plan Support and Advisor Services: Corporate Leader of the Year – Since founding Cetera’s retirement business in 2013, and establishing the Workplace & Retirement organization in 2023, Anderson has led the creation of an integrated, growth-focused platform designed to help advisors expand their retirement plan business, deepen participant engagement, and strengthen long-term client retention. Over the past two and a half years, he has accelerated expansion by building on a strong platform including fiduciary solutions, advisor consulting, plan sales support, retirement technology, and consolidated reporting, helping drive significant business growth across the organization, including a 55% increase in retirement plan assets and expansion to more than 20,900 plans, growing the number of advisors with plans by 34%. He established turnkey plan services for wealth-focused advisors and launched the Wealth Bridge Initiative’s advisor-facing Participant Dashboard, expanding advisor access to participant data to more than 200,000 participant lives while driving engagement, productivity, asset retention, and advisor growth.Wealth Bridge Initiative’s Participant Dashboard – Retirement Plan Support and Advisor Services: Advisor Support – Distributors – Cetera’s Wealth Bridge Initiative strengthens retirement-to-wealth integration by enabling targeted participant engagement at scale. Cetera’s Participant Dashboard consolidates key plan participant data into an intuitive, actionable view that supports targeted outreach and opportunity identification. By pairing participant insights with field enablement and repeatable campaigns, advisors can prioritize outreach, identify terminated participant opportunities, and enhance engagement workflows. As recordkeeper coverage and participant reach continue to expand, the initiative is helping advisors deepen relationships, improve participant engagement, and accelerate the conversion of retirement plan participants into wealth management clients.

Now in its 12th year, the Wealth Management Annual Industry Awards program honors individuals, organizations and companies that help financial advisors build better businesses and pursue better outcomes for their clients. More than 1,300 submissions from over 500 companies were submitted for Wealthies 2026 consideration.

About Cetera

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, empowering independent advisors and institutions with personalized support, flexible affiliation models, and end-to-end growth solutions. Home to approximately 12,000 financial professionals and institutions, Cetera’s multi-channel ecosystem enables financial professionals to grow, scale or transition their businesses on their own terms.

Unlike traditional IBDs, Cetera offers true choice – blending modern technology, integrated wealth solutions, and a community-driven culture. Cetera’s five-channel model and commitment to long-term advisor value provide a scalable blueprint for consistent, repeatable growth.

As of March 31, 2026, Cetera firms manage approximately $630 billion in assets under administration and $296 billion in assets under management. Its Voice of the Customer program has captured more than 40,000 advisor reviews, with over 40,000 five-star ratings, giving Cetera a 4.8 out of 5 satisfaction score.

Learn more at www.cetera.com and follow Cetera on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and X.

Cetera Financial Group (Cetera) is a network of independent retail firms, including those that are members of FINRA/SIPC: Cetera Advisors LLC; Cetera Wealth Services, LLC (formerly known as Cetera Advisor Networks); Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors); and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Entities registered as investment advisers with the Securities and Exchange Commission include Cetera Investment Management LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera’s principal office is located at 655 W. Broadway, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101.

Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., is an SEC registered investment adviser within the Aretec Group, Inc. (dba Cetera Holdings, an affiliate of CFG). All the referenced entities are under common ownership.

Cetera exclusively provides investment products and services through its representatives. Although Cetera does not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, Cetera representatives may offer these services through their independent outside businesses. This information is not intended as tax or legal advice.

*The WealthManagement.com Industry Awards program recognizes outstanding organizations and individuals that support financial advisor success. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the advisor by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award.

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