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Deloitte Tax Appoints Chris Puglia as Inaugural Chief Products Officer

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New role designed to advance Deloitte Tax’s technology and AI-enabled offerings and strengthen client value in a rapidly evolving marketplace

NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Deloitte Tax LLP (“Deloitte Tax”) today announced the appointment of Chris Puglia as chief products officer (CPO), a newly established role which underscores Deloitte Tax’s ongoing commitment to marketplace innovation and client-centric value delivery through advanced technology.

Deloitte Tax established the CPO role to advance its commitment to providing innovative, technology-enabled solutions amid rapid industry change, including the growing impact of AI. Puglia will guide the end-to-end vision, commercialization and continuous advancement of Deloitte Tax’s technology offerings. The role draws on Puglia’s deep leadership experience, industry acumen and strong understanding of the organization’s strategy, clients, and the evolving role of technology in the tax marketplace.

“Appointing Chris Puglia as our inaugural chief products officer is a meaningful step in how Deloitte Tax continues to build and scale technology-enabled, client-first tax solutions,” said Carin Giuliante, chair and CEO, Deloitte Tax LLP. “Chris brings the right combination of marketplace perspective, leadership and product focus to help ensure our innovations translate into measurable value for clients. As the tax landscape rapidly evolves, especially with new capabilities afforded by AI, this role strengthens our ability to deliver differentiated capabilities at speed and at scale.”

“I’m excited to step into this role at a moment when tax leaders are asking for more than tools — they want outcomes,” said Puglia. “My focus is to bring a true product mindset to Deloitte Tax: listening to clients, working collaboratively across the organization, and translating emerging technology, including AI, into secure, scalable capabilities that create measurable value. This is an opportunity to build the next generation tax experience — designed around what clients need most: speed, confidence and clarity.”

“Deloitte Tax is committed to seamlessly connecting clients to the right product experiences for their business needs,” said Jeremy Blank, chief strategy officer, Deloitte Tax LLP. “In this new role, Chris will align our product portfolio with go-to-market priorities, helping our teams integrate feedback from the marketplace and deepen ties with our ecosystems and alliance partners to keep pace with evolving client needs and advancements in emerging technologies. By unifying our platforms, relationships and market priorities, Chris will help accelerate adoption and elevate how we deliver value.”

Puglia currently leads Deloitte Tax’s East Region where he advises C-suite clients as they navigate mergers and acquisitions, cross-border tax, and enterprise-wide tax transformation. He has deep experience designing and implementing modern operating models that enable tax departments to move efficiently from legacy processes to technology-driven, agile structures — aligning tax strategy with long-term growth, resilience and organizational agility.

Puglia holds an MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Connecticut.

About Deloitte
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world’s most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 9,000 U.S.-based private companies. At Deloitte, we strive to live our purpose of making an impact that matters for our people, clients, and communities. We bring together distinct talents, technologies, disciplines, and an ecosystem of alliances to help tackle today’s most complex business challenges and drive long-term progress. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Bringing more than 180 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 470,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com.

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FDB Moves Ambient Listening Beyond Notes with AI-Powered Prescribing Agent

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First commercial deployment of FDB Script Agent™ with Tebra converts ambient encounter dialogue into structured prescriptions for clinician review, grounded in trusted medication intelligence

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FDB (First Databank, Inc.), the leading provider of clinically robust, AI-enabled medication intelligence that helps healthcare professionals make precise medication decisions and streamline medication workflows, today announced the first commercial deployment of FDB Script Agent™, an AI prescribing agent that turns patient-visit dialogue into structured prescriptions ready for clinician review. The deployment with Tebra, an all-in-one technology platform for independent healthcare practices, brings FDB’s trusted medication intelligence into the ambient clinical workflow with clinical validation and terminology codification rather than simple NLP.

Script Agent uses FDB’s dose-appropriate medication intelligence to transform encounter dialogue into structured, evidence-based prescriptions for clinician review. Clinicians can modify or approve each prescription before it is sent. Due to its clinical grounding, the agent avoids hazards of simple NLP alone and will not stage prescriptions that fall outside normal prescribing practice without a clinician override.

Ambient AI has significantly reduced documentation burden by turning patient conversations into clinical notes, but prescribing often remains a manual task during or after the visit, and physician expectations are rising. FDB Script Agent extends ambient AI automation beyond documentation into prescribing by interpreting physician intent from the encounter and assembling the codified prescription elements needed by the EHR.

Tebra integrated Script Agent into its Tebra AI Note Assist, Tebra’s AI-powered clinical documentation workflow for independent ambulatory practices.

“Prescribing is one of the most important moments in care, but it still buries clinicians in administrative work,” said David Delaney, MD, president of FDB. “By capturing prescriptions directly from the ambient exam-room conversation and grounding them in FDB’s trusted medication intelligence, Script Agent turns that dialogue into a structured prescription ready for review. This lowers the administrative burden of prescribing while keeping clinicians in control.”

Early Tebra users report the AI Note Assist feature using Script Agent is intuitive and reduces prescribing-related administrative effort while preserving confidence in the review process.

“Independent practices are being asked to do more with fewer resources, and every minute spent on administrative work is time taken away from patient care,” said Kyle Ryan, Tebra chief product and technology officer. “We’re excited to partner with FDB to deliver AI-powered prescription review that simplifies prescribing workflows and reduces operational burden. These capabilities, as well as FDB’s trusted, clinically validated content, drove our decision to collaborate and help advance Tebra’s broader mission of equipping independent providers with advanced technology to make everyday healthcare operations more efficient and effective.”

Script Agent also supports FDB’s broader prescription intelligence strategy. Once a clinician approves a prescription, FDB Vela™, FDB’s cloud-native ePrescribing network, can help carry it through the next steps of the medication journey, connecting prescribers, payers, pharmacies and patients.

The Tebra deployment of Script Agent marks the first step in FDB’s broader roadmap for AI-powered prescription intelligence, designed to reduce administrative burden while keeping clinicians at the center of prescribing.

About FDB

FDB (First Databank) delivers clinically robust, AI-enabled and workflow-integrated medication intelligence that is intuitive, patient-specific, and actionable. Our solutions enable more precise medication decisions at the point of care. Trusted for our rigorous quality control, deep clinical expertise, and collaborative approach, we help improve patient safety, streamline medication workflow operations, and enhance health outcomes. Our comprehensive medication intelligence and next-generation medication decision support solutions power healthcare information systems used by the majority of hospitals, physician practices, pharmacies, payers, and beyond, impacting millions of clinicians, business associates, and patients every day. For a complete look at FDB’s solutions and services, please visit https://www.fdbhealth.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

About Hearst Health

The mission of Hearst Health is to guide healthcare organizations by delivering essential intelligence and software that improve the quality, safety and efficiency of care. Hearst Health has been innovating with care for more than 40 years, with a commitment to making a lasting positive impact on health. The Hearst Health companies, FDB, Homecare Homebase, MCG, MHK, QGenda and Zynx Health, elevate care by informing and empowering participants across the health journey. To learn more, visit https://www.hearst.com/hearst-health and follow @Hearst Health on LinkedIn.

About Tebra

Tebra is the only all-in-one EHR+ platform built exclusively for independent healthcare practices. Designed to replace the clunky, fragmented tools built for corporate systems, Tebra connects EHR software, billing, automation, telehealth solutions, and marketing — so providers can spend less time on admin and more time with patients. More than 42,000 private practices trust Tebra to streamline operations, increase revenue, and reduce burnout — helping clinicians leave work on time and rediscover their purpose. Learn more at www.tebra.com.

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Yembo Completes CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Self-Assessment, Enabling Uninterrupted Support for Military Moves

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Yembo has completed its CMMC 2.0 Level 2 self-assessment, enabling moving and storage partners to meet upcoming federal cybersecurity mandates and protect their military relocation revenues well ahead of the 2027 deadline.

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Yembo, Inc. today announced that its virtual inspection platform has completed a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2 self-assessment, enabling moving and storage companies to protect their military relocation revenues and meet incoming federal cybersecurity mandates well ahead of the March 2027 deadline.

“Our goal is to handle technical complexity so partners can focus on serving military families,” said Zach Rattner, CTO and Co-Founder of Yembo. “Level 2 compliance proves we meet data protection standards, keeping partners compliant and eligible for defense contracts.”

The announcement follows Department of War (DoW) Personal Property Activity (PPA) Advisory #26-0087, which requires Transportation Service Providers (TSPs) to complete CMMC Level 2 compliance and record their assessment in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) by March 1, 2027. TSPs out of compliance by the deadline face non-use status, disqualifying them from servicing military moves.

Yembo’s proactive self-assessment clears the path for TSPs to maintain uninterrupted government operations. By implementing all 110 security practices across the 14 CMMC domains aligned with NIST SP 800-171, Yembo protects Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) captured during virtual inventory surveys.

“Our goal is to handle technical complexity so partners can focus on serving military families,” said Zach Rattner, CTO and Co-Founder of Yembo. “Level 2 compliance proves we meet data protection standards, keeping partners compliant and eligible for defense contracts.”

This achievement complements Yembo’s ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type II compliance, delivering continuous, audited security across its AI-driven tools.

Moving companies looking to safeguard their DoW contract eligibility can request Yembo’s CMMC documentation or schedule a compliance consultation at https://yembo.ai/trust

About Yembo

Yembo builds AI-powered virtual survey technology for the moving, relocation, and insurance industries. By converting smartphone video into accurate inventory and volume estimates, Yembo simplifies inspections while maintaining strict enterprise security standards. Founded in 2016 by AI engineers, Yembo serves moving providers globally. For more information, visit https://yembo.ai.

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KSAT Opens Customer Demonstrations for HYPER Hybrid RF and Optical Relay Services

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Multiple customer demonstrations will validate hybrid RF and optical relay services ahead of commercial deployment.

SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) today announced the first demonstration campaigns for Hyperion, the pathfinder mission for HYPER, KSAT’s next-generation hybrid radio frequency (RF) and optical relay network.

The campaigns will validate the operational services planned for the commercial HYPER network through demonstrations with satellite operators, technology providers and institutional partners, marking the first opportunity for customers to test low-latency relay services before commercial operations begin.

Hybrid Network Demonstrations

The Hyperion satellites will carry multiple optical terminals from Rocket Lab, which acquired laser communications company Mynaric earlier this year, and Sony Space Communications Corp. (SSCC). The terminals will enable customer demonstrations of optical payload relay while supporting several optical inter-satellite communication links within the HYPER network.

On the RF side, Hyperion will demonstrate S-band connectivity for telemetry, tracking and command, and Ka-band communications for payload data relay. Together, these demonstrations will validate how RF and optical links can work as complementary parts of a single relay network, supporting different operational requirements.

The partnerships with Rocket Lab and Sony Space Communications Corp. mark an important step for the Hyperion mission and play a key role in the demonstrations. As the HYPER program progresses, KSAT welcomes collaboration with additional technology providers interested in contributing to the future hybrid relay network.

“Hyperion is about proving operational services, not just technology. By bringing together customers, technology providers and institutional partners, we’re demonstrating the hybrid RF and optical capabilities that will underpin the future HYPER network. These campaigns validate real operational use cases while laying the foundation for Europe’s next-generation commercial satellite relay infrastructure,” said Edvard Foss, vice president of HYPER at KSAT.

Operational Validation

Hyperion will validate multiple operational services planned for the HYPER network through dedicated demonstration campaigns with institutional and commercial partners.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will demonstrate operational communications services over HYPER, including bidirectional communications and payload data relay over Ka-band. These demonstrations will validate how HYPER supports rapid delivery of mission data through a single hybrid relay network.

In parallel, HYPER is advancing through Phase 1 of the European Space Agency’s European Resilience from Space (ERS) program to demonstrate relay-enabled real-time satellite tasking and high-throughput, low-latency downloads.

About HYPER

HYPER is KSAT’s next-generation orbital data relay network. Using a hybrid RF and optical architecture, it delivers low-latency communications and payload data relay for satellites beyond the reach of traditional ground stations.

About KSAT

Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is a provider of ground network, Earth observation services, and satellite command and control. Headquartered in Tromsø, Norway, KSAT’s U.S. subsidiary, KSAT Inc., is based in Denver. The company operates the world’s largest commercial satellite ground station network, providing mission-critical infrastructure for the global space industry.

About Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab, which acquired laser communications leader Mynaric earlier this year, provides launch services, spacecraft, payloads and satellite components for commercial, government and national security customers. Its Electron rocket is the world’s most frequently launched orbital small rocket. Its HASTE rocket provides hypersonic test launch capability for the U.S. government and allied nations. The company’s Neutron launch vehicle, currently in development, is designed to support constellation deployment, national security missions and exploration. Rocket Lab spacecraft and satellite components have supported more than 1,700 missions, including GPS, constellation and lunar, Mars and Venus exploration missions.

About Sony Space Communications Corp.

Sony Space Communications Corp. (SSCC), established in 2022, is a subsidiary of Sony Corp. dedicated to developing and manufacturing optical communication terminals for satellite-to-ground and inter-satellite communications. The company aims to support the next generation of space-based communications infrastructure and expand access to global real-time connectivity.

About NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is a U.S. federal agency that provides science, services and environmental stewardship, including operating satellite systems for weather, climate and Earth observation.

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