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New Beltone Illuminate Hearing Aids Automatically Adapt to Noise, Helping People Hear More Clearly in Everyday Life

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Premium hearing aids’ technological advancement prioritizes what users want to hear – clearly in
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CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — . Following conversations in noisy restaurants, family gatherings, and other busy environments can be one of the biggest challenges for people with hearing loss. To help people hear conversations more clearly, Beltone, a global leader in hearing technology, announced Beltone Illuminate™, a new family of premium hearing aids designed to deliver the world’s best hearing in noise. 1-4

Beltone Illuminate™ combines the world’s most accurate environmental sound classifier5 with advanced 4-microphone beamforming directionality and Deep Neural Network (DNN) AI noise reduction. Working together, these technologies automatically adapt to changing listening environments to help reduce distracting background noise and make conversations easier to follow. Backed by research from world-renowned institutions6 and real-world user experiences, the technology is designed to help people hear more clearly and engage more confidently in everyday conversations.

*New True Directionality for effortless hearing in noisy situations

Hearing that feels more natural helps people focus on the conversations and sounds they want to hear, whether they’re in a quiet room or a more challenging listening environment. Beltone Illuminate delivers this through True Directionality, an innovative approach to sound processing that works with the brain to provide exceptional accuracy and clarity. Featuring the world’s smallest rechargeable Receiver-in-Ear (RIE) AI hearing aid7 and powered by a new DNN AI platform, Beltone Illuminate brings together a powerful trio of technologies working as one.

“People encounter extremely different listening environments throughout their day,” said David Molella, President of Beltone Hearing. “Whether it’s a busy restaurant, a work meeting, or time spent with family and friends, people want to hear and participate without thinking about their hearing technology. Our newest innovation offers a solution that adapts automatically, helping people stay connected, hear with confidence, and enjoy a more natural listening experience wherever life takes them.”

People can enjoy clearer, more comfortable listening with less effort because AcoustIQ™ automatically recognizes changing listening environments and provides the right level of support exactly when it’s needed. At the heart of True Directionality, it’s the intelligent brain behind the solution, built on our Organic Hearing philosophy and powered by AI. With 91% precision8, it delivers the most accurate real-time sound sensing and feature engagement, making it 88% more accurate than the closest premium solution5. By analyzing the environment in real time, AcoustIQ automatically engages industry-leading directionality, powerful background noise reduction, and optimized gain settings to deliver maximum listening benefit and comfort, even in challenging listening environments. Additionally, patients don’t have to choose between better hearing in noise and dependable all-day performance because Beltone Illuminate automatically activates DNN denoising without sacrificing battery life.

The Beltone Illuminate product line will be available in the US on August 20. It will be available in rechargeable microRIE (Receiver-in-Ear), RIE (Receiver-in-Ear) styles with ZincAir 312 and 13 batteries, non-wireless CIC (Completely-in-Canal), wireless ITC (In-the-Canal), and rechargeable ITC (In-the-Canal) and ITE (In-the-Ear) custom-made styles.

To explore the Beltone Illuminate family of premium hearing aids, visit www.beltone.com.

© 2026 GN Hearing A/S. All rights reserved. Beltone is a trademark of GN Hearing A/S. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. The Auracast word mark and logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

About Beltone

Recognized by Newsweek and USA TODAY as one of America’s best hearing retailers and named as one of Forbes best employers, Beltone has been a trusted leader in the hearing care industry for over 85 years, providing reliable, affordable, and advanced hearing aids. With approximately 1,200 locations nationwide, its local offices offer personalized service, and its hearing care professionals receive extensive training to provide the best care. As part of the GN Group, Beltone focuses on the needs of its patients through innovative hearing technologies and its “Independent Together” promise to its network. Visit Beltone.com and connect on LinkedIn.

About GN

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technologies that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with our unique expertise and the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history – bringing people closer to what is important to them.

We market our solutions with the brands Jabra, ReSound, SteelSeries, Beltone, Interton, BlueParrott, Danavox, and FalCom in 100 countries. Founded in 1869, GN Group employs more than 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). Visit our homepage GN.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and X. 

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* True Directionality is available at Tech Level 17 for the Beltone Illuminate microRIE style

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ePayPolicy Makes Inc. 5000 List for 5th Year in a Row

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The company ranked no. 2267 on the annual list, while also surpassing 12,000 active customers on their insurance payments platform.

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inc. today announced that ePayPolicy is No. 2267 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most well-known ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.

This was ePayPolicy’s 5th time to apply, and 5th time in a row to earn a spot on the list. The company also recently surpassed 12,000 insurance customers on their payments network.

“We’ve looked forward to the Inc. 5000 awards these last 5 years because they bring attention to the team’s hard work, and are like mile markers for our growth,” said ePayPolicy CEO Mark Engels. “And while we’re proud of what we’ve accomplished so far, we’re even more excited about what we still have in front of us.”

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

ePayPolicy’s platform is built solely for the insurance industry, serving carriers, MGAs, premium finance companies and agencies. What began with a mission to make online ACH and credit card payments more accessible for the industry over 10 years ago has expanded to a collection of AR/AP tools designed to make sending and receiving payments a seamless experience, across the connected insurance payments network. Recent feature announcements, such as Finance Connect and Network Payables, enhance the connectivity, speed and security of payments across the insurance payments network.

About ePayPolicy
ePayPolicy offers easier payment tools, built just for insurance. ePayPolicy’s products bring insurance payments up to speed for agencies, carriers, MGAs and premium finance companies, with secure online payment pages, automated check processing, payables reconciliation and more. Over 12,000 insurance companies trust ePayPolicy and their expert, live support team to handle their payments every day.
Learn more: ePayPolicy.com

Inc. 5000 Award Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

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CodeMettle Awarded First Option Year on Five-Year Army Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) Contract Awards

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CodeMettle’s INB2 software enables automated command and control for the Army’s next-generation edge network orchestration solution.

ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CodeMettle has been awarded the first Option Year on its five-year Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract awarded in 2025 to deliver ConOptic commercial product software licenses and post-deployment support services for the U.S. Army’s Integrated Network Operations Battalion and Below (INB2), Command and Control Network Optimized for Warfighting (C2NOW), and Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) programs. The award reinforces CodeMettle’s expanding role in enabling unified, resilient, and modernized tactical networks across the Department of Defense (DoD). With a ceiling value of $45.2 million, the IDIQ establishes long-term software license procurement and technical support flexibility under these programs and across the Army.

Under the direction of the Capability Program Executive Command and Control  Information Network (CPE C2IN) and Project Manager Command and Control Data/Artificial Intelligence (PM C2 Data/AI), the contract provides the foundation for fielding, training, software support, cybersecurity, engineering, and advanced troubleshooting to thousands of existing and new ConOptic users Army-wide.

CodeMettle’s ConOptic software platform and INB2 solution is a critical enabler of next-generation radio management and edge network orchestration, capabilities that are central to the Army’s Tactical Network Operations (TNO) strategy and crucial for maintaining advantage in disconnected, degraded, and contested environments. This contract includes the ongoing delivery of software licenses to support satellite communication operations, radio and waveform integration, and distributed network visualization and management.

“Our capabilities unify and simplify the Army’s Integrated Tactical Network from the edge to the enterprise,” said Richard Graham, CEO at CodeMettle. “Regardless of the environment, we deliver scalable and intuitive software that empowers the warfighter with decision advantages at the edge through real-time network management and control as well as enhanced situational awareness.”

About CodeMettle

CodeMettle develops scalable commercial software for defense, government, and commercial organizations. Its products address complex data integration, network operations, and process-management challenges in demanding operational environments.

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Executive Presence Recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

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DENVER, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inc., the media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders, announced that Executive Presence has earned a coveted spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, an annual prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., released today, showcasing the best of the best in entrepreneurial business. Ranked by percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, the Inc. 5000 list provides a data-driven snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies. This marks a significant milestone for Executive Presence, a diverse team of ex-consultants, writers, and media strategists who specialize in replacing corporate white noise with meaningful ideas that spark conversations.

With an overall national ranking of 1451 and one of 110 companies recognized this year that were started in 2022, Executive Presence joins an elite group of businesses that have demonstrated not only impressive revenue growth but also agility and resilience in an ever-changing environment.

“This recognition is a testament to our team’s relentless drive and our ability to adapt and iterate,” said Justin M. Nassiri, Founder and CEO of Executive Presence. “Everything we do is about learning and responding, like a heat seeking missile. For our clients, we see what content works so we can create more of it. For LinkedIn, we see what works as a platform so we can take advantage of that. So, iteration is really important.”

According to Inc.com, The 2026 Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Together, this year’s honorees generated more than $385 billion in 2025 revenue, created 627,208 jobs in the past three years, and posted over $200 billion in revenue growth since 2022—underscoring the vital role that entrepreneurial businesses play in driving the U.S. economy.

“We’ve challenged ourselves this year to grow not just in numbers, but by being intentional about who we work with,” says Nassiri. “We’ve become better at working with the right type of leaders and organizations by selecting those who have a differentiated viewpoint and something to say publicly. Being named to the Inc. 5000 is a powerful affirmation of the dedication our team brings every day and the meaningful relationships we’ve built with our clients and partners. I’m proud that what started as a hyper niche focus – executive thought leadership on LinkedIn -has expanded into something that every company sees the value in. This is no longer an exploration or a bet – this has become table stakes for companies.”

Complete results of the 2026 Inc. 5000, including company profiles and a searchable database, can be found at https://www.inc.com/inc5000

About Executive Presence
Executive Presence is a strategic communications firm composed of former consultants, writers, and media strategists who specialize in turning leaders into thought leaders. They take individuals within a company and use their point of view, their experience, and their network to amplify a company’s message. Executive Presence replaces conventional corporate white noise with compelling, conversation-starters designed to elevate executive brands and amplify corporate messaging. Utilizing LinkedIn as its primary medium, Executive Presence partners with leaders to turn their core insights into authentic industry influence. For more information, please visit https://executivepresence.io/

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