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SERVING A SECOND SET: VITAL PROTEINS® RETURNS AS THE OFFICIAL COLLAGEN PARTNER OF THE US OPEN WITH SKIN IN THE GAME

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Presenting Sponsor of the Mixed Doubles Championship introduces a high-stakes sweepstakes, teams up with tennis star Jessica Pegula and brings collagen-powered fan experiences to the tournament

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Vital Proteins® is returning to the 2026 US Open as Official Collagen Partner and Presenting Sponsor of the Mixed Doubles Championship, bringing collagen peptides to one of tennis’ biggest stages through a multi-year partnership.The brand is giving fans a stake in one of the tournament’s most thrilling moments – the final-set tiebreak – putting rewards on the line if a Main Draw Singles match reaches a final-set tiebreak beginning in the Quarterfinals.Tennis star Jessica Pegula is teaming up with Vital Proteins as its ultimate wellness doubles partner, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the routines, commitment and mindset required to compete at the highest level.

CHICAGO, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As part of a new multi-year partnership, Vital Proteins®, America’s #1 collagen brand1, is returning to the US Open for its second year as the Official Collagen Partner of the tournament and Presenting Sponsor of the Mixed Doubles Championship. This year, the brand is putting skin in the game, connecting the high-stakes energy of the tournament with the benefits of collagen peptides that support healthy skin – as well as hair, nails, bones and joints.**

Through the partnership, Vital Proteins is bringing wellness to the heart of the US Open experience, celebrating the athletes competing on the court and creating new ways for fans to engage – whether cheering from the stands or watching from home. Together, these efforts give fans a closer look at the preparation and dedication behind the sport while showcasing how Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides can support the wellness routines that help people look, move and feel their best.**

When the Stakes Are Highest, Fans Have Skin in the Game, Too

At this year’s US Open, Vital Proteins is upping the ante during one of the tournament’s most thrilling moments: the final-set tiebreak. Few moments in tennis capture the pressure, intensity and emotion of the sport quite like a final-set tiebreak, when players leave everything on the court, fans are pulled into the action and the outcome can come down to a single shot. When the stakes are highest, players have skin in the game – and now fans do, too.

If a Main Draw Singles match reaches a final-set tiebreak beginning in the Quarterfinals, Vital Proteins will put rewards on the line for fans, giving away more than $250,000 worth of collagen peptides, plus two grand prizes: a once-in-a-lifetime US Open experience and an investment in long-term wellness.*

Starting August 17, fans can enter for a chance to win at vitalproteins.com/final-set-tiebreak. Entries remain open through September 13, or until the first eligible Main Draw Singles match reaches a final-set tiebreak during the Quarterfinals or later, whichever occurs first.

If a final-set tiebreak occurs, lucky fans will be randomly selected to win Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides for skin, hair, nail, bone and joint support.** And for two fans, the stakes get even higher with the chance to win one of two grand prizes:

Ultimate US Open Experience: One winner will experience the US Open like never before with two tickets to the 2027 US Open Finals, including a private helicopter ride to and from the match, plus flights, hotel accommodations, ground transportation and spending money.Ultimate Wellness Investment: One winner will receive a $15,000 investment to support the wellness routines, movement and experiences that help them look, move and feel their best for the years to come.

“The US Open is filled with moments that bring fans together – and few are more exhilarating than a final-set tiebreak,” said Sona Jones, Senior Director, Brand Experience at Vital Proteins. “It’s a moment where every point matters and all the preparation behind the scenes comes to life, which is exactly what inspired this year’s activation. Fans today want to be part of the action, not just watch it, so we wanted to channel that energy into an experience that celebrates the power of preparation, consistency and the routines that help people show up at their best – while giving fans a new way to have skin in the game.”

A Winning Partnership: Jessica Pegula x Vital Proteins

As part of its return to the US Open, Vital Proteins is also teaming up with tennis star Jessica Pegula to champion the belief that looking, moving and feeling your best is the ultimate competitive advantage – both on and off the court. A longtime Vital Proteins fan, Pegula knows success isn’t built in a single match; it’s built through the preparation, discipline and consistency that allow her to step on the court ready for every serve, rally and match point.

During the tournament, Pegula will bring fans behind the scenes through social content and special VIP experiences, sharing how Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides fit into her daily routine to support healthy joints and bones, as well as healthy skin, hair and nails, throughout the demands of a busy professional tennis season.** Together, Vital Proteins and Pegula will inspire fans to embrace the wellness habits that help them get more out of life.

“Tennis is a sport built for the long haul, and I’ve learned that the work you put in away from the court is just as important as what happens during a match,” said Jessica Pegula. “Taking care of my body has always been a priority for me, and Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides have been one part of how I support my body throughout the season. I’m proud to share more about the commitment, mindset and preparation that go into competing at this level – and the choices that help me continue doing what I love.”

Serving Up New Ways for Fans to Get in the Game: Vital Proteins at the US Open

Throughout the US Open, Vital Proteins will deliver a fully immersive brand experience designed to create new ways for fans to participate in the tournament while underscoring how collagen peptides support healthy skin, hair, nails, bones and joints.**

Collagen Court Challenge: New this year, fans are invited to put their skills to the test at Collagen Court, the Vital Proteins booth featuring an interactive collagen stick pack challenge designed to test reflexes and hand-eye coordination. Participants will have the chance to win prizes – including Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides – while capturing photo-worthy moments.More Ways to Get in the Game: During Fan Week, attendees will have more ways to get closer to the action, including chances to win seat upgrades for the Mixed Doubles Championship, as well as premium prizes through Vital Proteins programming at Fountain Plaza. Refer to the US Open website for up-to-date event details.VIP Match Day Experience: Creators and influencers will experience a wellness-focused US Open match day that brings their collagen routines to life with a get-ready-with-me (GRWM) moment, followed by a suite experience to watch some of the biggest names in tennis compete.Product Sampling: Fans attending the Mixed Doubles Championship matches on August 25 and August 26 will have an opportunity to score complimentary samples of Vital Proteins® Collagen Peptides and premium merchandise near the main entrance of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (while supplies last).Bringing Collagen to the Court: Throughout the Mixed Doubles Championship presented by Vital Proteins, the brand will come to life through in-stadium signage, LED displays and branded moments that celebrate the action on court.

The US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, presented by Vital Proteins, will take place from August 24 – August 26 during Fan Week at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. Singles and doubles tournament play will run from August 30 – September 13.

To learn more, visit vitalproteins.com and follow @vitalproteins on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

About Vital Proteins®
Vital Proteins® provides premium collagen-based products and wellness supplements that enable people to look, feel and move their best.** As a champion for better and realistic wellness, Vital Proteins products help people to get more out of life. The brand has grown to be the leader in collagen1 by putting transparency and quality ingredients at the forefront of its business – and achieved B Corp™ certification in 2022. Today, Vital Proteins products can be found in mass retailers, grocery and chain drug stores as well as natural food markets in more than 25 countries. For more information, please visit www.vitalproteins.com. 

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the 50 U.S. and DC, 18 years or older (or 19 for AL & NE). Void where prohibited. Starts at 12:00:00 AM ET on 8/17/26, and ends upon the occurrence of the first eligible final-set tiebreak in a Main Draw Singles match, beginning in the Quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships (“Tiebreak Event”), or 11:59:59 PM ET on September 13, 2026, whichever occurs first. Administration of the Sweepstakes is contingent upon the occurrence of an eligible final-set tiebreak during the Quarterfinals through Finals of the 2026 US Open. IF NO FINAL-SET TIEBREAK OCCURS, NO PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. For the entry form and official rules, visit vitalproteins.com/final-set-tiebreak. Sponsor: Nestlé USA, Inc., 1812 N. Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209.

Vital Proteins® is a registered trademark.

1Source: Circana Omnimarket Total US MULO+ Brick & Mortar (excluding eCommerce), SPINS Total US – Natural Expanded Channel, Stackline, and Nielsen based on Nestlé Health Science custom definition for Total Collagen Sports Nutrition/Vitamins L52W ending 7/12/26.

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Two Trusted OT Cybersecurity Leaders Join Forces to Deliver AI-Speed Protection to Protect Critical Infrastructure

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Industrial Defender and Fortress Information Security integrate asset truth with AI-driven vulnerability correlation

ORLANDO, Fla. and FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Two leaders in OT cybersecurity are collaborating on an innovative artificial intelligence-driven integration aimed at helping clients identify and remedy cyber threats faster.

The new integration will deliver OT teams the answer to “what’s affected and what matters most?” in minutes, facilitating rapid threat identification and remediation.

“Every OT security and compliance leader is hired to do one job: know instantly which assets are exposed when a new vulnerability surfaces, and get ahead of it before exposure becomes incident,” said George Kalavantis, CEO, Industrial Defender.

“AI-assisted research tools are finding software flaws faster than most teams can triage them, and for critical infrastructure operators who cannot patch on demand, that job is growing more urgent.

This AI-powered integration strives to solve this challenge.” 

Industrial Defender, boasting 20 years of OT asset visibility for critical infrastructure, and Fortress Information Security, an AI-Powered Risk Management provider trusted across energy, government, and defense, today announced this integrated solution is ready to serve clients.

Connected through an open API, the integration marries Industrial Defender’s asset intelligence — firmware and software versions, configurations, patch levels, and operational risk context — with the Fortress’ AI-driven vulnerability correlation and remediation workflow.

“When a vulnerability is disclosed, the joint solution maps it to every affected asset in the environment, down to embedded components buried in specific firmware builds, and prioritizes response by asset criticality, location, and connectivity instead of a generic severity score,” Kalavantis said.

The integration delivers:

Minutes-not-weeks correlation: newly disclosed vulnerabilities mapped automatically to every affected asset and component in the environmentContext-driven prioritization: risk scoring grounded in operational reality, not CVSS scores aloneEnd-to-end NERC CIP coverage: audit-ready evidence spanning asset categorization through configuration, vulnerability, and supply chain risk assessmentA closed-loop remediation workflow with a defensible record of action

“The job hasn’t changed: Know what’s exposed and fix what matters most first. What’s changed is the clock,” said Alex Santos, CEO and Co-Founder of Fortress Information Security. “Pairing our correlation engine with Industrial Defender’s asset truth means operators can do that job at the speed AI-driven disclosure demands.”

Kalavantis underscored the Industrial Defender depth and breadth of asset intelligence as vital to the integrated solution’s success.

“Two decades of building the most accurate picture of what’s actually running in industrial environments only does the job if that picture moves as fast as the threat does,” Kalavantis said.

“This integration turns asset truth into prioritized, defensible action the moment a new vulnerability appears. The job security and compliance teams are hired to do, done right.”

The integration is available now to joint customers of both companies. Learn more at https://www.industrialdefender.com/partners/fortress

About Industrial Defender

Industrial Defender provides OT and ICS cybersecurity and compliance solutions for critical infrastructure operators, including electric utilities, oil & gas, chemical, water, and manufacturing organizations. The platform delivers continuous OT asset visibility, vulnerability management, and audit-ready compliance reporting across frameworks including NERC CIP, NIS2, IEC 62443, and NIST CSF. 

About Fortress Information Security

Fortress is the leading Agentic Risk Management company, defending critical infrastructure, and government agencies against cyber threats and mission risks. Fortress engages industry through the Asset to Vendor Library and the North American Energy Software Assurance Database (NAESAD), and serves eight of the top ten public utilities and three of the six U.S. military branches. Learn more at fortressai.com.

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Industrial Defender: Bryan Mitchell, bmitchell@industrialdefender.com

Fortress Information Security: Vrge Public Relations – adam@vrge.us

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Yembo Appoints Industry Veteran Chris Barrow as Executive Chairman

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Former EagleView CEO to Drive Growth Strategy and Strengthen Strategic Partnerships

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Yembo, Inc., the global leader in AI-powered Spatial Intelligence technology for the property insurance, restoration, and relocation industries, today announced the appointment of insurance industry veteran Chris Barrow as Executive Chairman.

“The upside in claims and underwriting is significant, and I see even greater opportunities ahead driven by the foundational AI models Yembo continues to develop,” said Chris Barrow.

As Executive Chairman, Barrow will partner closely with Yembo’s leadership team to shape and advance the company’s long-term growth strategy, expand the product suite, strengthen strategic partnerships and market presence, and oversee capital markets initiatives.

“We are thrilled to have Chris take on a more active role at Yembo,” said Sid Mohan, Chief Executive Officer of Yembo. “Chris has been a valued board member for several years, and I look forward to his enhanced oversight and strategic acumen as we continue to capitalize on the significant market momentum Yembo’s insurance products are currently realizing. Leveraging his deep domain expertise and proven track record of demonstrated growth and financial performance from his time at EagleView, Chris will play a critical role in driving our long-term growth strategies.”

Barrow is a respected Insurtech executive and entrepreneur best known for his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of EagleView Technologies. Under his leadership, EagleView became the leading provider of aerial imagery, data analytics, and GIS solutions serving the insurance, construction, government, and utility sectors. The company was acquired by Vista Equity Partners in late 2015, with Clearlake Capital then acquiring a significant stake in EagleView at a reported valuation of $2 billion.

“From my first conversations with Sid and the team, it was clear they were committed to building software that could redefine how industries operate,” said Barrow. “Expanding the core technology into the insurance market has only reinforced that belief. The upside in claims and underwriting is significant, and I see even greater opportunities ahead driven by the foundational AI models Yembo continues to develop.”

Yembo’s product suite is a cohesive family of AI-driven technologies actively supporting the insurance sector with a primary focus on interior claims management and underwriting solutions. The company also serves the relocation market, its initial commercial entry for AI-enabled surveys and estimating. All offerings are designed to scale seamlessly, improve productivity, and deliver measurable ROI by outperforming traditional transaction benchmarks at scale.

About Yembo: Yembo is the global leader in AI-powered Spatial Intelligence technology for the property insurance, restoration, and relocation industries. Its patented software leverages advanced computer vision and machine learning technology to instantly translate smartphone video into precise 3D models with accurate measurements. This solution automates property documentation across entire claims workflows. Yembo’s technology is designed to work across most modern iOS and Android devices without requiring LiDAR, delivering greater speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency for its customers. For more information, visit https://yembo.ai/.

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Sid Mohan, Yembo, Inc., 1 (833) 469-3626, press@yembo.ai, https://yembo.ai

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CodeMonkey Launches Free 3rd Grade Science Curriculum for the 2026-2027 School Year

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The award-winning learning platform expands beyond coding with a hands-on, standards-aligned science curriculum; available at no cost to US schools nationwide.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — CodeMonkey, the award-winning learning platform known for making Computer Science education accessible and engaging for students worldwide, today announced the launch of its 3rd Grade Science curriculum. The new courses are available completely free to schools for the entire 2026–2027 school year.

With this launch, we’re extending the same philosophy that’s driven our coding curriculum: learning by experimenting through self-paced, game-based courses that are easy for teachers to roll out, monitor progress, and measure clear learning outcomes.

Built on the same hands-on, student-centered approach that has made CodeMonkey a trusted name in Computer Science education, the Science curriculum brings core scientific concepts to life through interactive lessons, virtual labs, and engaging games, helping young learners think and act like real scientists.

“We believe every student deserves the chance to explore science in a way that’s engaging, hands-on, and easy for teachers to bring into their classrooms,” said Jonathan Schor, CEO of CodeMonkey. “With this launch, we’re extending the same philosophy that’s driven our coding curriculum: learning by experimenting through self-paced, game-based courses that are easy for teachers to roll out, monitor progress, and measure clear learning outcomes.”

Curriculum Highlights

The CodeMonkey 3rd Grade Science curriculum includes four courses, each aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

Force and Interactions: exploring pushes, pulls, friction, and magnetismRelationships in Ecosystems: covering food webs, adaptations, and human impactLife Cycles and Traits: examining inherited traits and life cycles of plants and animalsWeather and Climate: investigating weather patterns, climate zones, and forecasting

Each lesson combines instructional slides, interactive games, and review questions, with some lessons featuring virtual labs that let students predict, test, and observe outcomes firsthand. Every course concludes with a printable 15-question assessment, giving teachers a clear way to evaluate student understanding.

Built for Teachers, Free for Schools

Getting started is simple: teachers submit a request and receive a link to share directly with their students – no additional setup required. For educators who want deeper insight into student learning, CodeMonkey also offers optional access to the teacher dashboard with progress tracking, classroom management tools, and additional teacher resources, available by request.

Access is free for schools for the full 2026–2027 school year, reflecting CodeMonkey’s ongoing commitment to making high-quality, standards-aligned education accessible to classrooms everywhere.

A Pilot Year, Built Around Feedback

The 3rd Grade Science curriculum marks CodeMonkey’s first step into science education, launched as a pilot program. The company chose to begin with a single grade level offered entirely free for the year, so it could gather direct feedback from teachers and students in real classrooms. Insights from this pilot year will shape the expansion of the science curriculum to additional grade levels in the future.

“Starting with only one grade lets us learn directly from the classrooms using it before we scale,” said Jonathan Schor, CEO. “Making it free removes any barrier to that feedback: we want as many teachers and students as possible to help us shape what comes next.”

Availability

The CodeMonkey 3rd Grade Science curriculum is available now. Teachers and schools can request access at https://www.codemonkey.com/courses/3rd-grade-science/.

About CodeMonkey

CodeMonkey is an award-winning learning platform dedicated to making computer science and STEM education engaging, accessible, and effective for students of all ages. Trusted by educators worldwide, CodeMonkey combines hands-on, self-paced learning with a comprehensive library of activities designed to support both new and experienced teachers in the classroom.

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Vitaly Tev, CodeMonkey Studios Ltd., 1 (888) 299- 3294, vitaly.t@codemonkey.com, https://www.codemonkey.com/

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