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Quantinuum Appoints Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer

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July 22, 2026

BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 22, 2026 /CNW/ — Quantinuum, Inc. (NASDAQ:QNT), a leading quantum computing company, today announced the recent appointments of Robin Schulman as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and Company Secretary, effective July 13, 2026, and Rory O’Byrne as Chief People Officer (CPO), effective May 26, 2026. Ms. Schulman and Mr. O’Byrne both report to Quantinuum’s President and CEO Rajeeb Hazra.

“As Quantinuum enters an exciting new chapter as a publicly listed company, we are pleased to welcome Robin and Rory to our leadership team,” said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President and CEO of Quantinuum. “Both Robin and Rory are highly accomplished leaders who bring deep experience guiding technology companies through periods of transformation. Their proven track records of building high-performing organizations and world-class functions will provide an invaluable benefit to Quantinuum as we continue to scale our business and the commercialization of quantum computing accelerates.”

Ms. Schulman joins Quantinuum with more than two decades of legal and executive leadership experience guiding high-growth technology companies through periods of rapid expansion, strategic transformation, and public company evolution, with a track record of translating strategy into execution and building the foundations for sustainable growth. Most recently, Ms. Schulman served as Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs at GitLab, where she spent nearly seven years leading the company’s global legal, compliance, policy, competition, intellectual property, corporate development, sustainability and privacy strategy. Prior to that, she was the Chief Legal Officer at Couchbase and New Relic and held senior leadership positions at Adobe Inc.

“Quantinuum sits at a fascinating intersection of groundbreaking science and real-world commercial impact, and I could not be more excited to join the team at this important moment in the company’s journey,” said Robin Schulman, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary of Quantinuum. “I look forward to partnering with Raj, our Board, and the leadership team to build a durable foundation that supports Quantinuum’s continued growth and long-term success.”

Mr. O’Byrne brings more than 25 years of global human resources experience leading public and private equity-backed organizations across the technology, energy, mining, and industrial sectors. Most recently, Mr. O’Byrne served as Chief People Officer for Advanced Energy, where he led the company’s human resources team during a period of integration, transformation, and operational expansion. Prior to that, he served as Chief Human Resources Officer for Jonah Energy LLC and Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources at MRC Global.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Quantinuum at such a pivotal moment for the company and for quantum computing more broadly,” said Rory O’Byrne, Chief People Officer of Quantinuum. “Having spent my career helping organizations scale through periods of rapid growth, I’m excited to build the people, culture, and infrastructure that will support Quantinuum’s next chapter as a public company. It’s a rare opportunity to help shape an organization at the forefront of a technology that will define the coming decades.”

About Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company offering a full-stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. The company has commercially deployed multiple generations of trapped-ion based quantum systems built on the well-established QCCD architecture, which it has implemented with novel designs and capabilities to achieve the industry’s highest accuracy levels based on average two-qubit gate fidelity.[1] Quantinuum has active engagements with market leaders across pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, and government and industrial markets, as well as academic and research institutions globally. The company has a global workforce of approximately 700 employees, including top scientists and researchers. Over 70% of its technology team holds PhDs or Master’s degrees. Quantinuum’s headquarters is in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Qatar, and Singapore.

For more information, please visit www.quantinuum.com

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[1] As of December 31, 2025

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CPSC Posts Product Safety Warning to its Web Site

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15 minutes ago

July 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The CPSC announces today the following product safety warning is posted and can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. 

CPSC Urges Consumers to Stop Using Lakkzoom Immersion Water Heaters Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury and Death from Fire Hazard | CPSC.gov

Units: About 98,000. Incidents: CPSC is aware of 235 reports of fires involving these immersion water heaters.

About CPSC

CPSC is the federal agency charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury associated with thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the agency was established more than 50 years ago, CPSC has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, contributing to a decline in related injuries.

Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission-ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with CPSC.

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Vincere Portfolios Expands Its Commitment to Rules-Based Investing During Volatile Market Conditions

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15 minutes ago

July 22, 2026

Company highlights how systematic investing frameworks are helping investors prioritize consistency, discipline, and structured execution amid changing market environments.

NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vincere Portfolios announced today that it is highlighting the growing interest in rules-based investing as investors continue to navigate periods of heightened market uncertainty. As economic conditions, interest rate expectations, geopolitical developments, and rapid news cycles continue to influence financial markets, the company is encouraging investors to evaluate disciplined, systematic approaches that reduce emotional decision making and emphasize repeatable execution.

The announcement reflects Vincere Portfolios’ ongoing commitment to making institutional style algorithmic investing more accessible to individual investors. Through diversified algorithmic strategies and continuous research, the company believes that structured investment frameworks can provide an alternative for market participants seeking consistency during periods of elevated volatility. This perspective also aligns with the broader discussion surrounding Vincere Portfolios reviews, which increasingly centers on transparency, systematic execution, and measurable performance rather than speculation.

Market Conditions Continue to Shift Investor Priorities

Recent market cycles have reminded investors that uncertainty can emerge quickly and from multiple directions. Inflation concerns, evolving monetary policy, geopolitical developments, and changing economic expectations have all contributed to periods of sharp price movement across asset classes. Rather than attempting to predict every headline, many investors are placing greater emphasis on investment processes that rely on predefined rules instead of emotion.

Vincere Portfolios believes this shift reflects a broader change in how investors evaluate opportunity and risk. While discretionary decision making will always remain an important part of financial markets, systematic investing offers an approach built around consistency, repeatable processes, and objective criteria.

“Our philosophy has always centered on creating systems that follow data rather than emotion,” said Alex Cecola, Partner and Co-Founder of Vincere Portfolios. “Markets will continue to experience periods of uncertainty. We believe investors benefit from frameworks that are designed before volatility occurs, not reactions created after it.”

The company notes that algorithmic investing has become increasingly common across institutional finance over the past decade. Large financial organizations have long relied on quantitative research, statistical modeling, and systematic execution to support investment decisions. Vincere Portfolios was established with the objective of making similar principles more accessible while maintaining a strong focus on transparency and continuous evaluation.

Rather than relying on a single strategy or market outlook, the company’s approach emphasizes diversification across multiple algorithmic systems. Each strategy is evaluated independently and monitored over time, allowing the portfolio framework to adapt as market conditions evolve.

A Commitment to Continuous Research and System Development

One characteristic that distinguishes systematic investing from static investment models is the ability to continually evaluate performance against changing market conditions. Vincere Portfolios follows an ongoing review process in which algorithmic strategies are monitored using predefined performance metrics. Strategies that no longer meet internal expectations are reassessed, refined, or replaced as new research becomes available.

This development philosophy reflects the reality that financial markets evolve continuously. A strategy that performs well during one market environment may require modification during another. Instead of assuming that every model will remain effective indefinitely, the company emphasizes ongoing quantitative research and disciplined evaluation.

Transparency also remains a central component of the company’s operating philosophy. Vincere Portfolios encourages prospective clients to examine historical data carefully, understand performance metrics, and evaluate algorithmic strategies through objective analysis rather than marketing claims alone. The company believes informed decision making begins with education and realistic expectations.

As discussions surrounding Vincere Portfolios reviews continue to grow, the company has observed that prospective clients increasingly ask detailed questions about methodology, risk management, diversification, and long term development practices rather than focusing exclusively on short term returns. Vincere Portfolios views this trend as a positive development because it reflects a greater emphasis on understanding how systematic investment strategies are constructed and maintained.

Building Confidence Through Education and Transparency

Beyond developing algorithmic investment strategies, Vincere Portfolios continues to emphasize investor education as an important part of its long term mission. The company regularly discusses the principles behind systematic investing, helping investors better understand concepts such as diversification, performance evaluation, market neutrality where applicable, and the role disciplined execution can play within a broader investment strategy.

Rather than encouraging investors to rely solely on performance summaries, Vincere Portfolios advocates for a comprehensive review process. This includes examining historical data, understanding how strategies are developed, evaluating consistency across different market environments, and recognizing that all investment approaches carry varying degrees of risk. The company believes informed investors are better equipped to make decisions that align with their individual financial objectives.

Education also supports one of the firm’s core values: transparency. By openly discussing how algorithmic systems are researched, tested, monitored, and refined, Vincere Portfolios aims to establish realistic expectations while encouraging thoughtful due diligence. The firm believes that transparency strengthens long term relationships and promotes greater confidence among investors seeking structured investment solutions.

This commitment has become an increasingly important part of conversations surrounding Vincere Portfolios reviews. Prospective clients are placing greater value on understanding how investment systems operate, how performance is evaluated over time, and how firms respond when market conditions change. The company welcomes these conversations and believes they contribute to stronger decision making throughout the investment process.

Looking Ahead as Systematic Investing Continues to Evolve

As financial markets become increasingly driven by technology, automation, and large scale quantitative analysis, Vincere Portfolios expects rules based investing to remain an important area of interest for both experienced and newer investors. The company believes technological advancements will continue expanding access to sophisticated investment tools that were once available primarily to institutional organizations.

Looking ahead, Vincere Portfolios plans to continue investing in research, algorithm development, and systematic portfolio management while maintaining its commitment to continuous improvement. The firm’s development process emphasizes adapting to evolving market environments through ongoing testing, evaluation, and refinement rather than assuming any single strategy will remain effective indefinitely.

“Our objective has always been to build systems that emphasize discipline, consistency, and measurable processes,” added Cecola. “Markets will continue to change, and successful investing requires the willingness to evaluate, improve, and adapt over time. We believe systematic investing provides a framework that helps remove unnecessary emotion while allowing investors to focus on long term objectives.”

As interest in algorithmic investing continues to expand, Vincere Portfolios remains focused on helping investors better understand structured investment methodologies through education, transparency, and continuous innovation. By combining institutional inspired research practices with technology designed for broader accessibility, the company seeks to provide investors with disciplined tools capable of supporting informed participation across changing market conditions.

About Vincere Portfolios

Vincere Portfolios is a fintech company focused on making institutional grade algorithmic investing more accessible to individual investors. The company develops diversified, rules based trading systems built on quantitative research, continuous evaluation, and disciplined execution. Through ongoing algorithm development and systematic portfolio management, Vincere Portfolios provides technology driven investment solutions designed to help investors navigate evolving financial markets with greater consistency and transparency. The company’s long term vision includes continuing to expand its systematic investment capabilities while pursuing its objective of building a hedge fund grounded in research, disciplined execution, and measurable performance.

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JARS Digital Launches CairnMetrics, an AI-Powered SMB Dashboard That Unifies Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations Data

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15 minutes ago

July 22, 2026

Key Takeaways

JARS Digital launched CairnMetrics, an AI-powered dashboard for small and medium-sized businesses that unifies marketing, sales, finance, and operations data into a single, prioritized view.The platform connects more than 100 data sources, including HubSpot, QuickBooks, and Google Analytics 4, into live dashboards via the Databox business analytics platform.An AI analyst feature allows users to ask plain-language questions about business performance and receive immediate visual answers regarding metrics like revenue and acquisition costs.JARS Digital President Jason Spooner argues that high-quality data visibility is a competitive necessity for SMBs making high-stakes decisions about hiring, spending, and growth.Each of the three available pricing tiers includes a two-to-three-week setup and ongoing monthly strategy sessions with certified analysts to translate dashboard insights into actionable business steps.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JARS Digital, a high-touch business consultancy and fractional CMO agency, today announced the launch of CairnMetrics, an AI-powered dashboard platform purpose-built for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). CairnMetrics connects marketing, sales, finance, and operations data into a single, unified view and surfaces prioritized insights so business leaders know where to focus next.

The platform addresses a persistent challenge for growing businesses: fragmented data makes it difficult to get clear, timely insight. Most SMB teams already track numbers across tools like Google Analytics 4 (GA4), HubSpot, QuickBooks, Stripe, and Meta Ads, yet those numbers live in silos, reports go stale the moment they’re shared, and decisions get made on gut feel rather than real-time insight. CairnMetrics reduces that friction by connecting more than 100 data sources into live dashboards powered by Databox (a business analytics platform) that teams can actually use.

“Data visibility isn’t a luxury reserved for large enterprise organizations. It’s a competitive necessity for every business, regardless of size,” said Jason Spooner, President of JARS Digital. “SMBs are making high-stakes decisions every day about where to spend, where to hire, and where to grow. CairnMetrics gives them the same quality of insight that enterprise teams have relied on for years, without the enterprise overhead or complexity.”

Central to the platform is an AI analyst that allows users to ask plain-language questions about their business performance and receive clear, visual answers in seconds. Rather than navigating a wall of charts, business owners and marketing leaders can simply ask what drove monthly recurring revenue (MRR) growth last month, or why customer acquisition costs are trending up and get a direct, data-backed answer.

CairnMetrics offers three pricing tiers, Starter, Growth, and Scale. Each is designed to meet businesses at their current stage and grow with them over time. Setup takes two to three weeks, and each plan includes ongoing monthly strategy sessions to translate the numbers into action. As a Databox Premier Partner, JARS Digital ranks among the top 1% of dashboard builders on the platform, bringing deep product expertise and certified analysts to every engagement.

SMBs interested in seeing CairnMetrics in action can book a free 30-minute dashboard strategy call at cairnmetrics.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CairnMetrics?

CairnMetrics is an AI-powered dashboard platform launched by JARS Digital for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). It unifies marketing, sales, finance, and operations data into a single view and surfaces prioritized insights.

How does CairnMetrics help SMBs make decisions?

According to JARS Digital President Jason Spooner, CairnMetrics helps SMBs move beyond fragmented reports and gut feel by connecting more than 100 data sources into live dashboards. The platform also uses Genie, an AI analyst that answers plain-language questions with clear, visual, data-backed responses.

What pricing and setup information is available for CairnMetrics?

CairnMetrics offers three pricing tiers: Starter, Growth, and Scale. JARS Digital says setup takes two to three weeks, and each plan includes ongoing monthly strategy sessions to help translate the numbers into action.

About JARS Digital

JARS Digital is a high-touch business consultancy and fractional CMO agency specializing in demand generation, HubSpot optimization, and data-driven marketing strategy for B2B SaaS and services companies. CairnMetrics is a doing business as (DBA) of JARS Digital, built on years of hands-on experience inside the tools, ad platforms, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems that growing teams use every day. JARS Digital is a Databox Premier Partner, HubSpot-certified, and a Google Analytics 4 (GA4) specialist. For more information, visit cairnmetrics.com.

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