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Talos Linux adds native hypervisor and edge container support — See it live at TalosCon 2026

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Talos Linux expands beyond Kubernetes, letting organizations manage containers and virtual machines with a single operating system and API

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2026 /CNW/ — Sidero Labs today announced that Talos Linux is expanding beyond Kubernetes with native hypervisor capabilities and the ability to schedule containers outside Kubernetes. The update allows organizations to manage containers and virtual machines under a single operating system and unified API.

One platform for containers and virtual machines
Enterprises are reassessing their virtualization estates after years of licensing turbulence in the legacy hypervisor market. Organizations looking for alternatives have faced an unwelcome choice: separate solutions for Kubernetes and virtual machines — two platforms, two sets of tools — or platforms that require Kubernetes just to run VMs, adding unnecessary complexity. Sidero takes a fundamentally different approach: Hypervisor capabilities are built directly into Talos Linux, along with the broadly adopted Kubernetes capabilities.

“By bringing native hypervisor capabilities into Talos Linux, we extend the core Talos principles — immutability, minimal attack surface and declarative management that eliminates drift — to VM workloads. We eliminate the requirement that VM infrastructure teams learn the complexity of Kubernetes and KubeVirt, just to run VMs,” said Steve Francis, president of Sidero Labs. “Yet we give them a unified platform that allows them to move to modern container-based architectures, whether on Kubernetes or running locally, on their timeframe.”

Another new capability allows Talos Linux to schedule containers directly, without requiring Kubernetes. Many edge deployments — a retail location, a factory floor gateway, a cell site — run one node, not the multi-node cluster where Kubernetes has great value. Running Kubernetes at every site adds overhead and operational burden to hardware that’s often already resource constrained. With this release, organizations can run containers directly on Talos Linux at edge and single-node sites, while still managing them through the same declarative, immutable OS and the same fleet-management plane — Omni — they use for their clustered Kubernetes footprint. Now platform teams manage one OS, security teams audit one API and developers ship to consistent infrastructure whether a workload runs in a container or a VM. 

Availability
Talos Linux Hypervisor is fully open source. The Alpha release and a public demo will be shown at TalosCon 2026 in Amsterdam, October 15-16. General availability follows in December 2026.

Sidero Labs joins Yardi
Sidero Labs also announced it has been acquired by Yardi Systems giving the company the financial backing and resources of an established enterprise software leader while preserving the open-source foundation that Talos users depend on. “Talos has redefined modern infrastructure by demonstrating that security, simplicity and openness can coexist,” said Anant Yardi, founder of Yardi. “We intend to keep it that way and to give the team and community that built it the resources to finish what they started: Kubernetes, containers, virtual machines and GPU workloads on one open platform.”

About Sidero Labs
Sidero Labs is the company behind Talos Linux, the secure open-source operating system for Kubernetes, and Omni, its fleet management platform. Sidero Labs combines the transparency and community of open source with enterprise support and a strong compliance posture.

Learn more at siderolabs.com.

About Yardi
Yardi® develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies around the world. With more than 10,000 employees, Yardi has driven significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.

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Nomadar Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Majority Interest in Fox Soccer Academy

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Transaction Strengthens Nomadar’s International Soccer Development Platform Across the U.S., Spain, U.K. and Europe

MARSHALL, Texas, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nomadar Corp. (“Nomadar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NOMA), a Nasdaq-listed global sports, tourism, technology, and experiential infrastructure company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Fox Soccer Academy (“FSA”), a leading international youth soccer organization co-founded by former Premier League champion Christian Fuchs and sports executive Raluca Gold-Fuchs.

Fox Soccer Academy operates across key markets in the United States, including New York and North Carolina, as well as in the United Kingdom and Austria. The academy serves approximately 2,100 players across its network and has developed a structured youth soccer platform focused on competitive player development, elite coaching standards and international exposure.

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the coming weeks, subject to customary closing conditions, completion of remaining corporate and transaction structure matters, and final closing deliverables.

The definitive agreement follows the strategic framework agreement previously announced by Nomadar and Fox Soccer Academy on May 6, 2026, and reflects the work carried out by both organizations over recent months. Since the signing of that initial strategic agreement, Nomadar and FSA have completed a comprehensive due diligence process covering FSA’s operating structure, player development programs, international footprint, coaching methodology, commercial model and potential integration opportunities with Nomadar’s global sports development ecosystem.

Following completion of the transaction, Christian Fuchs and Raluca Gold-Fuchs will remain as partners in Fox Soccer Academy and will continue to play an active role in the development, expansion and long-term strategy of the academy alongside Nomadar.

Founded by Christian Fuchs, a 2016 English Premier League champion with Leicester City FC, and Raluca Gold-Fuchs, Fox Soccer Academy offers programs for boys and girls across multiple age groups, including youth academy training, camps, clinics, showcase events, international development programs and football-and-education pathways. Its model combines a Premier League-inspired curriculum with technical, tactical, physical and personal development, supported by licensed coaches and a long-term approach to player progression.

The acquisition expands Nomadar’s presence in the United States, where the Company has been working for the past two years with North American players through international development initiatives connecting the U.S. market with Spain and Cádiz Club de Fútbol, a professional football club within the LaLiga ecosystem. Through Cádiz CF, Nomadar has developed a professional club anchor for its international High Performance Training (“HPT”) programs, providing a structured pathway for young players with professional aspirations.

By adding Fox Soccer Academy to its platform, Nomadar strengthens its position in the U.S. through FSA’s presence in New York and North Carolina, while also expanding its European reach through FSA’s operations in the United Kingdom and Austria. The transaction enhances Nomadar’s ability to connect players, families, coaches and clubs across the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom and continental Europe through a more integrated international soccer development model.

The transaction also brings together complementary methodologies from two of the world’s leading football cultures: the Premier League-inspired development curriculum of Fox Soccer Academy and the Spanish football methodology represented through Nomadar’s HPT platform, Cádiz CF and LaLiga. With Spain currently recognized as the reigning FIFA World Cup champion, Nomadar believes the combination of elite English and Spanish football development approaches creates a differentiated platform for youth development, performance training, international programs and sports tourism.

“The signing of this definitive agreement marks a very important step in Nomadar’s international expansion strategy,” said Joaquín Martín, CEO of Nomadar. “Fox Soccer Academy brings a recognized international footprint, a strong development methodology and an operating presence in markets that are strategically important for Nomadar. This transaction continues the progress Nomadar has already been building between the United States and Spain, with Cádiz CF as a professional club anchor and HPT as a methodology designed to support international player development.”

“Fox Soccer Academy was created to give young players access to a professional development environment, strong coaching standards and international opportunities,” said Christian Fuchs, co-founder of Fox Soccer Academy and Premier League champion with Leicester City FC. “Remaining as partners alongside Nomadar allows us to expand that vision while continuing to support the academy’s identity, methodology and long-term development.”

“Over the years, we have built Fox Soccer Academy with a clear focus on structure, quality and long-term player development,” said Raluca Gold-Fuchs, co-founder and General Manager of Fox Soccer Academy. “Nomadar brings international reach, operational resources and a complementary methodology, as well as a direct connection to a professional club environment through Cádiz CF and LaLiga. That pathway can create meaningful development opportunities for young players while helping FSA grow without losing its identity and values.”

Christian Fuchs has built FSA around a player-centered development philosophy shaped by his professional experience in European football, Major League Soccer and international competition. Raluca Gold-Fuchs has played a central role in the academy’s international growth, operating structure and long-term development strategy.

The acquisition supports Nomadar’s broader objective of building an interconnected international platform for youth soccer, high-performance training, digital education, tournaments, international player programs and sports tourism. Nomadar will continue working with FSA’s leadership and technical teams to preserve the academy’s identity while expanding its reach, programs and integration with Nomadar’s existing assets and international partnerships.

About Nomadar Corp.

Nomadar Corp. is a Nasdaq-listed company operating at the intersection of sports, tourism, technology, health and experiential infrastructure. The Company develops and operates platforms designed to connect global audiences through high-performance training, youth development, digital education, international programs, sports tourism and large-scale experiential projects.

About Fox Soccer Academy

Fox Soccer Academy is an international youth soccer organization co-founded by Christian Fuchs, a former Premier League champion with Leicester City FC, and Raluca Gold-Fuchs. The academy operates across the United States, the United Kingdom and Austria, providing structured development programs, camps, clinics, showcase events and international pathways for youth players. FSA’s model combines elite coaching standards, a Premier League-inspired curriculum and a long-term approach to player and personal development.

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This Press Release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of Nomadar and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding Nomadar’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities, including but not limited to statements regarding Fox Soccer Academy acquisition . Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the management of Nomadar in light of its experience and understanding of historical trends and current conditions and other factors management believes are appropriate to consider, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Although Nomadar’s management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect, and actual results may vary materially from the forward-looking information presented. Given these risks and uncertainties underlying the assumptions made, prospective purchasers of Nomadar’s securities should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by applicable law, Nomadar undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors and to assess in advance the impact of each such factor on Nomadar’s business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential investors should read this document with the understanding that Nomadar’s actual future results may be materially different from what is currently anticipated. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from those anticipated and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company´s filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov. Further descriptions of these risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 31, 2026, and in subsequent filings with and submissions to, the SEC, as the same may be amended and supplemented from time to time, which are available at www.sec.gov. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or circumstances or otherwise.

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OnTrac Announces Industry-First Dynamic Savings Program for Opportunistic Savings on Parcel Shipping

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New program utilizes available network capacity via real-time promotional pricing while serving shippers’ need for price certainty.

CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OnTrac, the #1 Alternative Carrier Network for ecommerce, today announced OnTrac’s Dynamic Savings program, the parcel industry’s first program designed to turn available network capacity into package-level savings for ecommerce brands and third-party logistics providers (3PLs).

Dynamic Savings, Not Dynamic Pricing 

National carriers have introduced dynamic pricing programs in recent years, where rates increase over time based on carrier margin targets. OnTrac Dynamic Savings reverses this trend by focusing solely on creating additional savings for shippers where OnTrac’s network has available capacity. Rather than altering a customer’s contracted rates, the program allows shippers with existing OnTrac pickups and minimum volumes to receive promotional rates when a package’s origin, destination, weight/dimensions or other characteristics match capacity available in OnTrac’s network.

Promotional pricing is delivered automatically via a separate API/rate shop configuration, eliminating the need for lengthy negotiation and system reconfiguration—while shippers maintain full control of their routing logic and final carrier-selection decisions. With OnTrac Dynamic Savings, customers can realize meaningful cost savings with no ongoing effort or risk of paying more than their contracted rate.

“OnTrac’s Dynamic Savings program flips the traditional dynamic pricing model in the customer’s favor,” said Vijay Ramachandran, Vice President of Marketing, Product Strategy & Marketplaces at OnTrac. “We are using real-time network intelligence to identify opportunities to offer customers an opportunity to achieve savings throughout the year—especially in non-peak periods. Customers retain price certainty with their contracted rate while gaining a new way to save, without any administrative overhead.”

How OnTrac Dynamic Savings Program Works

Dynamic Savings operates as an additional pricing option within a compatible multi-carrier rate shop:

Run the rate shop: The shipper’s rate shop compares its existing contracted carrier rates.Set a target: Based on lowest available rates, the shipper’s rate shop system submits package details and a target price through OnTrac’s Dynamic Savings system.Evaluate the package: OnTrac evaluates the package profile, origin, destination, and current network conditions to determine available network utilization and capacity. Based on available capacity, OnTrac offers their best price —dynamically via API.Pricing Result: In milliseconds, OnTrac’s Dynamic Savings system either returns a label quoted at the shipper’s target price or tells the shipper the target price couldn’t be met and to utilize the contracted rate selected in step 1.

This allows shippers to pursue incremental savings without renegotiating rate cards or manually changing carrier selection rules.

Built for Ecommerce Brands and 3PLs Seeking Price Certainty and Opportunistic Savings

OnTrac’s Dynamic Savings leverages technology from partner Onrout to give shippers a predictable maximum price, paired with opportunities to automate savings on qualifying packages. For 3PLs managing transportation across merchants, fulfillment locations, and package profiles, the program provides a scalable way to achieve incremental savings and/or revenue. For direct shippers, it creates a low-risk opportunity to meet or beat their parcel transportation budgets. Participating customers must have an existing OnTrac pickup, meet minimum weekly volume requirements, and support a new integration with their rate shop system.

“OnTrac’s Dynamic Savings program is a great match for our innovative technology. The team at OnTrac has designed a sophisticated bidding engine that saves customers money and helps them run a more efficient network,” said Jonathan Hessney, founder of Onrout. “We are excited to have OnTrac use Onrout’s platform to get this new program in the hands of their customers and achieve a true win-win solution that addresses rising costs in the parcel industry.”

According to findings from OnTrac’s upcoming State of Speed report, 98% of shippers now consider price among the top 2 criteria when selecting a carrier. 89% of shippers are seeking price certainty and 80% have shifted at least some volume to lower-cost carriers in the last 12 months. As a result of these initiatives, more than 9 out of 10 shippers say the parcel carrier market has become “more complex” in the past year.

Availability

OnTrac is currently piloting OnTrac Dynamic Savings program with select customers during the 2026 peak season. Early access is now open to test the program in Q1 2027 for eligible shippers.

To learn more about OnTrac Dynamic Savings and prepare for the January 2027 launch, visit https://www.ontrac.com/dynamic-savings-program/

About OnTrac

OnTrac is the #1 Alternative Carrier Network for ecommerce deliveries, helping retailers and shippers build a competitive advantage through faster delivery times, 7 day/week operations, lower costs, coast-to-coast coverage, and reliable performance. The OnTrac delivery network reaches more than 75% of the population in 35 states and Washington, D.C., and supports a growing range of ecommerce, marketplace, and omnichannel shipping needs. With more than 65 years of experience, OnTrac has evolved into a critical part of the U.S. ecommerce logistics infrastructure and is trusted by leading shippers seeking greater speed, flexibility, and resilience in their supply chains. 

About Onrout

Onrout is a dynamic pricing platform modernizing the way parcel shipping is priced. Onrout works with carriers to build and deploy dynamic pricing tools that enable them to price shipments based on real-time network capacity, efficiencies, and demand, unlocking more competitive pricing and greater choice for shippers. By moving beyond traditional fixed rate cards, Onrout helps shippers reduce transportation costs while enabling carriers to optimize their networks, improve capacity utilization, and grow profitably. The result is a more flexible, efficient, and transparent parcel ecosystem that benefits both carriers and the businesses they serve. 

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The Magic of Disney Animation Now Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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With something for everyone in the family, guests can discover new ways to connect with Disney Animation storytelling.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Magic of Disney Animation, a brand-new collection of animation-inspired experiences, is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

Housed in a building inspired by the iconic Roy E. Disney Animation Building in Burbank, California, The Magic of Disney Animation invites guests to interact with and explore new takes on the iconic Disney Animation headquarters, including the many different studio departments. All 65 Walt Disney Animation Studios animated features films are represented throughout the experience, including artwork from the studio’s upcoming 2026 feature, Disney’s “Hexed.”

Inspired by Disney Animation’s Emmy Award-winning short film “Once Upon a Studio,” the collection of experiences features playful and interactive moments around every corner as portraits come to life. One of the film directors, Dan Abraham, collaborated with Walt Disney Imagineering’s Daniel Handke to bring entertainment, excitement and animation authenticity to the experience.

The collection of experiences includes:

“Drawn to Wonderland””Off the Page!””Olaf Draws!”Once Upon a Studio TheaterAnd more…

Disney Animation artists and Walt Disney Imagineers worked hand-in-hand to bring the wonder and nostalgia of the studio’s films to The Magic of Disney Animation in new and immersive ways families will love. It is a place where kids and kids at heart can laugh, draw, dream and explore, bringing the wonder of animation to life like never before.

A Wonderland Made to Explore

Younger animators-to-be can step into the whimsical world of “Drawn to Wonderland,” an immersive indoor playground inspired by the original “Alice in Wonderland” concept art from Disney Legend Mary Blair. From the playful chaos of the Mad Tea Party and Mad Hatter’s house to the Queen of Hearts’ vibrant rose garden and the Cheshire Cat’s mysterious Tulgey Wood, young guests can explore, move and let their imaginations run wild.

Designed especially for little ones, the experience brings Blair’s bold colors and whimsical artistic style to life while creating a playful space where families can relax, recharge and remain immersed in Disney storytelling.

Chosen for its spirit of curiosity, imagination and discovery, Disney Animation’s “Alice in Wonderland” naturally lends itself to an environment built for exploration through active play. Younger guests will love climbing, wandering and creating their own adventure around every corner of this new playground.

Meet Favorite Characters Across the Animation Process in “Off the Page!”

Guests can also venture into “Off the Page!” — a stunning area where they can meet some of their favorite friends from Walt Disney Animation Studios stories while celebrating the artistry behind every frame.

Together, these spaces highlight key stages of the animation process, each brought to life through character encounters and incredible photo opportunities. Some of the characters guests may meet are:

Mulan in StoryRapunzel in LayoutChip ‘n Dale in Hand-Drawn AnimationDonald and Daisy in Computer AnimationGoofy in LightingStitch in Effects

Learn to Draw with Olaf in a Brand-New Animation Attraction

Guests of all ages are invited to discover their inner artist in “Olaf Draws!” where everyone’s favorite snowman takes center stage as a cheerful companion, bringing them along to learn character drawing from Disney Animation artists and filmmakers.

Brought to life as an all-new Audio-Animatronics figure, Olaf welcomes guests into a space inspired by one of his most memorable moments from “Once Upon a Studio,” sitting at an animator’s desk, joyfully discovering the art of drawing.

Disney Animation artists guide guests through recorded tips, techniques and stories from inside the studio. With a combination of artistry and Olaf’s signature warmth, optimism and humor, this is a fun, laugh-filled experience that leaves guests of all ages feeling inspired.

Classes feature characters from both timeless classics and modern favorites, including:

Mickey Mouse, with Dan Abraham, director (“Once Upon a Studio,” “Baymax!”)Minnie Mouse, with Hyun min Lee, animator (“Frozen 2,” “The Princess and the Frog”)Donald Duck, with Austin Traylor, animator (“Once Upon a Studio,” “Moana 2”)Genie, with Eric Goldberg, animator (“Aladdin,” “Hercules”) and Disney LegendMoana, with Samantha Vilfort, story artist (“Encanto,” “Zootopia 2”)Stitch, with Fawn Veerasunthorn, director (“Hexed,” “Lilo & Scratch”)Olaf, with Trent Correy, director (“Once Upon a Studio,” “Frozen 3”)Ursula, with Michael Woodside, animator (“Big Hero 6,” “Encanto”)Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde, with Byron Howard, director (“Zootopia,” “Zootopia 2”)

Original dialogue for the experience was recorded by Disney Legend Josh Gad, the voice of Olaf, who reflected on the inspiration behind the project.

“I’m so thrilled that a whole new generation of kids can dream of becoming animators one day and can actually begin their journey right there on the studio lot,” Gad shared.

Once Upon a Studio Theater and More

In the Once Upon a Studio Theater, guests can enjoy the Emmy Award-winning short film that inspired it all, “Once Upon a Studio.” Inside this dedicated theater honoring more than a century of Disney Animation storytelling, enhanced effects add an extra layer of magic with brand-new animation created exclusively for this experience by Disney Animation.

As guests enjoy the film, they may spot characters popping up within the artwork along the theater walls, placing them right in the middle of this enchanting story.

Guests can also discover an enchanted art gallery, a beautifully curated space filled with artwork featuring beloved Disney Animation characters. While it may appear to be a traditional gallery at first glance, a little pixie dust reveals all-new animation created exclusively for this experience, bringing the artwork magically to life.

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wdw.public.relations@disney.com 

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