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FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI, AMERICA’S FIRST FAMILY OF FIREWORKS, LIGHTS UP AMERICA’S 250TH WITH HISTORIC CELEBRATIONS COAST TO COAST

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Centerpiece Show in Las Vegas Largest in the United States, with Performances Across 15 Simultaneous Locations on July 4

BELLPORT, N.Y., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As America marks its 250th anniversary, Fireworks by Grucci and the Grucci family bring a uniquely resonant perspective to this milestone. While the family’s pyrotechnic roots date back to 1850 in Bari, Italy, Phil Grucci’s second great-grandfather established the American branch of this family tree in 1905 in Long Island, NY. Since then, the Grucci’s have been crafting celebrations and woven into the fabric of the America story for nearly a century. As America’s First Family of Fireworks, there is no more fitting name to light up the sky for America’s 250th birthday.

From hometown celebrations to landmark public performances, Fireworks by Grucci is honoring America’s Semiquincentennial with world-class displays that reflect the company’s unmatched record of innovation and excellence from pioneering the stringless shell to introducing microchip-timed aerials. Among its 14 Guinness World Records are the largest fireworks display, the largest aerial fireworks shell, the most UAVs launching fireworks simultaneously, and the longest chain of fireworks. That commitment to creating lifelong memories has also earned the company a Gold Medal at the Monte Carlo Fireworks Competition and the trust of the nation’s most iconic stages, from Presidential Inaugurations to the Olympic Games.

The Largest Fourth of July Show in the Country: Las Vegas
Fireworks by Grucci’s Las Vegas engagement stands as the centerpiece of its 2026 season and will be the largest multi-location choreographed Independence Day performance in the United States. Produced in partnership with Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the residency spans every Saturday from June 6 through July 25, with an eight-minute artistically choreographed performance each night beginning around 9 p.m. Starting with the World Class multi-media performance on July 1 to celebrate Station Casino‘s 50th anniversary with the first of seven properties.

On July 4, Grucci will deliver its grandest performance of the season across the largest theatre in the country: nine iconic rooftops spanning The Strip and six additional Station Casinos rooftops throughout the Las Vegas Valley, making it the largest multi-location choreographed performance with 15 simultaneous launch sites igniting the sky above the Entertainment Capital of the World.

“To bring our family’s 176-year legacy to the world’s greatest stage for America’s 250th birthday is a profound artistic privilege,” said Phil Grucci, CEO and Creative Director of Fireworks by Grucci. “On July 4th, we aren’t just lighting the sky; we are transforming the entire Las Vegas Strip and Valley into a singular, synchronized canvas of celestial choreography. We are ecstatic to deliver a production that honors our nation’s history and gives audiences from coast to coast a memory of a lifetime.”

To further celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial, Fireworks by Grucci is anchoring major community traditions and cultural institutions across the nation this summer, including:

Tri-State Tradition: From the historic shorelines of NY Harbor in a collaboration between City of Jersey City, to Montauk, Yonkers, Springfield, MA, Atlantic City’s major resort properties (Tropicana and Borgata), the legendary 21st anniversary of TD Bank’s ‘Celebrate America’ in Nassau County (July 2), to a 75+ year tradition at an intimate setting at a yacht club in the Hamptons, Grucci remains the definitive voice of summer celebration across the Northeast.Great American West: Anchoring the largest 250th celebration in the nation starts with an unprecedented summer-long rotating residency across 19 distinct Nevada casino-hotel properties with Las Vegas Events, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and Station Casinos. And continues by highlighting the massive Stadium of Fire at “America’s Freedom Festival” in Provo, Utah (July 4) featuring “The Largest Stadium Fireworks Show in America”, set to patriotic music and narration, and enhanced with Grucci Pyro drones and flames, created in collaboration with Stadium of Fire’s producers Baruch/Gayton Productions. Grucci is executing the most elaborate aerial choreography in the country.Historic & Cultural Institutions: Throughout the summer celebrating America’s 250th, Grucci’s artistry will orchestrate multi-sensory experiences at landmark locations, including the ancestral home of the DuPont family at the Hagley Museum & Library in Delaware (June 12 & 19) and synchronized to live classical arrangements with the Chorus of Westerly in Rhode Island (June 20).

About Fireworks by Grucci
Fireworks by Grucci is America’s First Family of Fireworks, a sixth-generation family business rooted in 176 years of pyrotechnic artistry. A global authority in the field, Grucci has set the standard for innovation and excellence, from pioneering the stringless shell to introducing pyrotechnics on drones and microchip-timed aerials. The company’s mission is to create lifelong memories through world-class performances, guided by timeless values of honesty, integrity, and excellence. Grucci’s accolades include the Gold Medal at the Monte Carlo Fireworks Competition and 14 Guinness World Records. 

Grucci’s end-to-end expertise in pyrotechnics and manufacturing extends through its U.S.-based subsidiary, Pyrotechnique by Grucci, which employs 200 full-time workers across facilities in New York and Radford, Virginia. 

Headquartered in Bellport, New York, Grucci maintains additional facilities in Las Vegas, Radford, Virginia, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit grucci.com.

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Mobile Communications America Introduces Managed Cellular DAS Solution for Hotels Impacted by Wireless Carrier Transition Notices

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MCA’s SecurePlan® + Signal Source combines monitoring, operational support, and new signal source management to help hospitality organizations maintain reliable cellular connectivity.

SPARTANBURG, S.C., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mobile Communications America, Inc. (MCA), a national leader in integrated communication, connectivity, and security solutions, today announced an expanded managed services offering that combines Signal Source as a Service (SSaaS) with its SecurePlan® support program to help hospitality organizations maintain reliable in-building cellular coverage as carrier support models continue to evolve across the country.

As wireless carriers increasingly shift away from supporting legacy 4G distributed antenna system (DAS) deployments, many hotels, resorts, convention centers, and other venues are left responsible for critical wireless infrastructure previously supported through carrier-led programs. Without a clear path forward, organizations risk loss of coverage, which impacts the guest experience, staff productivity, and day-to-day operations.

Hospitality leaders seeking to understand the impact of these industry changes and explore available options can learn more at https://info.callmc.com/hospitality-das.

To help organizations navigate these challenges, MCA combined SecurePlan®, a best-in-class managed service to keep existing DAS operational and optimized, with Signal Source-as-a-Service, delivering a fully managed approach to existing in-building wireless infrastructure, helping organizations maintain reliable cellular connectivity through:

Signal source management and ongoing system oversightProactive monitoring and issue resolutionMaintenance, spares, repairs, and operational support from wireless expertsReduced burden on internal IT and facilities teamsA predictable managed services model designed for long-term reliability

“As organizations navigate changing carrier support models, they need a dependable path forward,” said John Bramfeld, Sr. Director of In-Building Wireless Solutions at MCA. “SecurePlan® + Signal Source provides the management, monitoring, and support required to maintain reliable connectivity, protect existing DAS investments, and extend the useful life of critical in-building cellular infrastructure. Losing carrier signal sources isn’t the end of the world, but it can create a functionality gap in your DAS if not addressed quickly.”

Under the SecurePlan® + Signal Source model, MCA helps hospitality organizations respond to the loss of carrier support by providing a managed path for signal-source continuity, system monitoring, technical support, and lifecycle planning. Rather than requiring hotel owners and operators to manage complex DAS infrastructure on their own, MCA’s technical teams continuously monitor performance, support ongoing operations, and help organizations protect their investment and the remaining useful life of their existing DAS.   

Reliable cellular connectivity has become an essential component of the modern guest experience, supporting everything from mobile check-in and digital room access to staff communications, public safety, and day-to-day operations. As demand for seamless connectivity continues to grow, organizations are increasingly seeking partner-led solutions that provide greater visibility, flexibility, and operational control.

SecurePlan® + Signal Source reflects MCA’s continued investment in helping customers navigate complex connectivity challenges through managed services, technical expertise, and lifecycle support. By combining industry-leading network management solutions with nationwide service capabilities, MCA helps hospitality organizations maintain the connectivity experiences their operations and guests expect.

About Mobile Communications America

Mobile Communications America (MCA) is a national leader in wireless communication, data, and security solutions. MCA serves more than 65,000 customers nationwide across public safety, commercial, education, healthcare, utilities, and government sectors. From two-way radios and network infrastructure to access control and video surveillance, MCA delivers comprehensive systems that ensure safety and operational efficiency. Learn more at www.callmc.com.

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Atera Extends Enterprise Lead with Top G2 Rankings

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Ranked No. 1 across 15 G2 Summer 2026 reports, Atera outperforms platforms including ServiceNow, Salesforce, and Microsoft Copilot as enterprises increasingly prioritize outcome-driven AI

NEW YORK, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Atera, the pioneer of the Autonomous IT platform for the modern enterprise, today announced a series of enterprise milestones with No. 1 rankings across 15 G2 Summer 2026 Index reports spanning five categories and evaluating customer preferences across Implementation, Usability, and Results. The G2 rankings place Atera ahead of other enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Salesforce Agentforce, Microsoft Copilot, and Jira, reflecting growing enterprise demand for its patented Autonomous IT agent, Robin.

Atera took the top spot in multiple Enterprise categories, including AI Agents, Agentic AI Software, AIOps Platforms, AI IT Agents, and Service Desk. Several of the reports evaluate highly competitive markets, with some covering more than 100 vendors. G2’s Index reports are widely used by enterprise software buyers. Atera’s No. 1 rankings highlight a shift in how organizations evaluate both AI-driven and enterprise IT platforms, with greater emphasis on customer-validated outcomes and verifiable ROI.

At the center of this momentum is Atera’s Autonomous IT agent, Robin, which ranked first across the three core AI Agents indices: Results, Implementation, and Usability. With scores of 9.55 in Implementation, 9.40 in Results, and 9.31 in Usability out of a possible 10, Atera achieved the highest overall performance in the category. Ranking No. 1 across all three indices demonstrates consistent strength from initial deployment through measurable business outcomes.

“These milestones reflect a broader shift in how enterprise teams adopt and evaluate AI,” said Gil Pekelman, co-founder and CEO of Atera. “Organizations are moving beyond the theoretical promise of AI and focusing on measurable impact in practice. Robin was designed to remove the everyday technology friction that gets in the way of work and help people stay focused on higher-value work that moves the needle for their organizations. That’s what these rankings ultimately reflect.”

Consistent performance across the full lifecycle

G2’s AI Agent Index reports evaluate platforms across three critical phases of adoption:

Implementation Index: Speed and ease of deploymentResults Index: ROI and business impactUsability Index: Ease of use and administration

Atera’s No. 1 ranking across all three phases reflects strength across the full AI agent lifecycle as enterprise buyers increasingly evaluate AI agents based on end-to-end performance rather than isolated capabilities.  

Autonomous execution that delivers results

Atera’s patented AI agent, Robin, is designed to detect, diagnose, and resolve technical issues end-to-end, without a technician needed in the loop. Unlike platforms that primarily route tickets or surface recommendations, Robin takes action to resolve IT incidents autonomously across devices, servers, mainframes, and networks, enabling IT teams to focus on higher-value work while employees continue working uninterrupted.

About Atera

Atera is defining the category of Autonomous IT, in which AI agents resolve technical incidents end-to-end, without a technician in the loop. Robin by Atera is the world’s only AI technician that detects, diagnoses, remediates, and verifies incidents by taking action directly on devices, servers, networks, and mainframes—resolving technical Tier 1 and complex Tier 2 incidents in full.

Built on a patented architecture, Robin operates as a system of action, working within existing enterprise environments and adhering to the highest enterprise-grade security and compliance standards. It is governed by configurable guardrails, complete audit trails, and approval workflows.

More than 13,000 organizations across 120+ countries rely on Atera to keep their people working, uninterrupted. To learn more, visit atera.com.

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Basecamp Research brings EDEN’s antibiotic and vaccine design models to Claude Science

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Scientists can now design potent antibiotics and rapidly prioritise vaccine targets through Claude Science, thanks to integration with Basecamp Research’s EDEN models.

LONDON and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Basecamp Research today announced that its antibiotic design and vaccine target prediction EDEN models are now available through Claude, including Claude Science, Anthropic’s AI workbench for life sciences research. This allows researchers to generate and prioritise therapeutic candidates through a conversational interface in a matter of minutes.

By combining Claude’s reasoning with EDEN’s biological design capabilities, researchers can now go straight from a target to a shortlist of high-performing antibiotic or vaccine candidates. This capability is available in Claude.ai, Claude Desktop, Claude Mobile, Claude Code, Cowork, and Claude Science through Anthropic’s connectors directory.

The world needs new antibiotics

Drug-resistant infections play a role in nearly 5 million deaths per year, but the pharmaceutical industry has largely retreated from antibiotic development. New antibiotics are badly needed, particularly for the pathogens spreading fastest in lower-income countries where last-resort drugs are hardest to access.

“Microbes have been producing antibiotics and evolving resistance to each other for billions of years,” said Glen Gowers, Co-founder and CEO of Basecamp Research. “EDEN learned from that history, and now, through Claude, researchers all over the world can design successful new antibiotics in minutes, not years.”

In collaboration with University of Pennsylvania researchers, Basecamp Research demonstrated that 97% of the antibiotic peptides designed by EDEN are active against World Health Organisation (WHO)  priority pathogens when tested in the lab. Fleming Prize winner and Presidential Associate Professor César de la Fuente led the work by UPenn’s Machine Biology Group.

One candidate, EDEN-7, was tested in mice infected with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii – a pathogen associated with hospital outbreaks worldwide – and showed efficacy in the same range as a last-line antibiotic, despite being generated zero-shot, meaning the model produced it without subsequent optimization or iterative engineering.

“This collaboration shows how frontier biological foundation models can be paired with rigorous experimental validation to accelerate antibiotic discovery,” de la Fuente said. “Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest existential threats facing humanity and collaborations like this between academia and industry are critical.”

Finding vaccine targets in minutes

Developing a vaccine against an emerging pathogen is a race against time. Which part of the pathogen to target is often determined empirically, which can take months of laboratory work.  This delay often costs lives.

EDEN’s vaccine design model identifies which proteins are most likely to trigger a protective immune response, outperforming comparable genomic foundation models. By integrating it into Claude, researchers can describe a problem in plain language and have Claude run a prioritisation workflow against the pathogen’s genetic sequence. This can reduce several weeks of research per pathogen into a single conversation.

A growing collaboration

“The antibiotic crisis and the need for new vaccines are two of the most important public health challenges of our time,” said Jonah Cool, Head of Life Sciences Partnerships and Deployment at Anthropic. “Making EDEN available through Claude Science gives researchers a new way to explore and prioritise treatments for some of the most dangerous pathogens on Earth.”

Built on the world’s largest biological dataset

Most biological AI models are trained on a narrow set of well-studied organisms – the ones scientists have already catalogued. In contrast, EDEN is trained on BaseData, the largest, fastest-growing and most information-rich biological database on Earth.

To build it, Basecamp Research has run expeditions to over 200 locations across more than 30 countries, sampling the places life is strangest and least understood, including thermal springs, deep-sea sediment, polar ice, remote high-altitude plateaus. In the process, it has documented more than a million species new to science. The result is over 10 billion new genes and roughly ten times the content of every public database combined.

Basecamp Research aims to scale BaseData 100-fold over the next two years through the Trillion Gene Atlas, a partnership with Anthropic, NVIDIA, PacBio and Ultima Genomics designed to generate genomic data at the trillion-gene scale for AI-driven drug discovery.

Diversity is what drives EDEN’s performance across a wide range of tasks. Every sample is collected under informed-consent and benefit-sharing agreements so that the countries and communities who steward this biodiversity share in the value it creates, with each sequence traceable to one of hundreds of country-specific permits. This allows a portion of revenue to be fed back to the country and community where the data was originally sourced, setting a standard of data provenance that the rest of the field has yet to match.

About Basecamp Research
Basecamp Research is dedicated to solving major challenges in healthcare and life sciences by exploring Beyond Known Biology™. The company trains frontier AI models on BaseData, the world’s largest biological dataset, collected through partnerships with more than 200 organisations across more than 30 countries. Basecamp Research is developing a pipeline of therapeutics and works with commercial and academic partners worldwide to accelerate therapeutic discovery and development.

BaseData™, Beyond Known Biology™, EDEN-GLM™ and aiPGI™ are trademarks and technologies of Basecamp Research.

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