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Pickswise Launches Free NFL Career Simulator

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Experience a 20-season football career in just four minutes, from draft day to retirement.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pickswise has officially launched “NFL Career,” a new, free-to-play football simulation that lets any sports fan step into the cleats of a pro athlete. Available now across mobile and web platforms, the interactive simulator challenges players to navigate the highs and lows of a full 20-season career in approximately four minutes, entirely free of charge.

Built strictly for the love of the game, “NFL Career” allows users to create their own player across 12 playable positions (from quarterback to punter) and guide them from draft night to retirement. As the seasons simulate, players face critical off-the-field and on-the-field decisions involving contract negotiations, injury management, and locker room conflicts.

Every choice accumulates real consequences. Securing a massive, top-market contract on a rebuilding team might build individual statistics, while taking a pay cut to join a title contender is the faster path to championship rings. It’s rare to easily achieve both, forcing fans to weigh their ultimate career priorities.

At the end of the simulation, players receive a highly shareable Career Card featuring a final grade (from D to A+) and a showcase of any of the 24 possible trophies they unlocked. Because each career run generates a reproducible code, friends can share their cards and challenge each other to play the exact same scenarios to see who builds the better legacy.

Pure Fantasy Game

“Our readers come to us for game-day insights, but they are football fans seven days a week,” said Andrew Wilsher, managing editor at Pickswise. “We wanted to give them something fun to play, just the pure fantasy of being the guy on the field managing a 20-season career.”

“NFL Career” requires no account registration and is completely free to play. Fans can start their rookie season right now by visiting Pickswise Playzone.

Names, logos, and club references are used exclusively for identification within the simulation. Pickswise is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the NFL or any specific club.

Furthermore, all contract values, records, and statistics generated by the simulation are purely fictional for gameplay purposes and do not reflect real-world data.

About Pickswise

Pickswise is a premier destination for sports fans, providing comprehensive insights, data, and engaging content. Designed to enhance the sports consumption experience, Pickswise has built its reputation on expert NFL picks and delivers daily analysis that keeps fans connected to the games and leagues they love.

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Watts Showcases Engineered Flow Solutions for Next‑Generation Data Centre Cooling at DCW Asia 2026

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Watts strengthened its presence in the regional data centre infrastructure sector with a high-impact showcase at Data Centre World Asia 2026 in Singapore. Featuring a refreshed booth experience and integrated solution displays, the exhibition highlighted Watts’ position as a trusted provider of engineered flow solutions for next-generation cooling infrastructure.

At the exhibition, Watts demonstrated how it enables safer, smarter, and more efficient data centre cooling through advanced flow control, critical system protection, and connected solutions designed to optimize performance across the entire cooling ecosystem.

The exhibition welcomed channel partners and industry professionals from across Asia Pacific, reflecting strong regional interest in advanced cooling and plumbing technologies. Visitor feedback highlighted Watts’ compelling technical storytelling, premium exhibition experience, and the strength of its globally recognized brand, further reinforcing the company’s reputation as a trusted partner for critical infrastructure applications.

“Data centres across our region are scaling faster and operating under increasingly demanding conditions. Our engineered flow solutions are designed to help operators achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and long-term resilience. Data Centre World Asia provides an important platform for us to demonstrate how Watts can support the next generation of cooling strategies across China, Southeast Asia, and beyond.”

Eddie Wang, General Manager, China & Southeast Asia

Through engaging technical demonstrations and a comprehensive portfolio of engineered solutions, Watts underscored its commitment to supporting the evolving requirements of modern data centres. As investment in digital infrastructure continues to accelerate across the region, the company is well positioned to enable next-generation facilities through innovative technologies, deep application expertise, and system-level engineering capabilities. With a strong focus on operational efficiency, resilience, and sustainability, Watts continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner for data centre owners, operators, consultants, and contractors across Southeast Asia and beyond.

About Watts 

Watts is a global leader in quality water solutions for residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial settings. Our Family of Brands offers one of the most varied product lines in the world, with world-class, water-related solutions focused on Flow Control, Drainage, HVAC and Hot Water, and Water Quality. At Watts, we understand that every project is unique, and so are its challenges. Whether you’re managing a residential, commercial, or industrial project, our solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs.

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More Brands Break the US$1 Million Mark as Lazada Celebrates Partner Growth

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Abbott, EstéeLauder Companies and Samsung received Brand of the Year honours at the annual LazMall Brand Gala 2026.Stronger 9.9 results and new shopper research highlight the opportunity for brands to grow by meeting higher expectations of value, authenticity and service.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lazada, a leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia, celebrated the achievements of its 170,000-strong brand ecosystem at the annual LazMall Brand Gala 2026, as more brands reached major sales milestones on the platform.

The Gala brought brand leaders and partners together to recognise that progress and shape the next stage of growth around what shoppers increasingly value; authentic products, better shopping experiences and confidence in every purchase.

Abbott, Estée Lauder Companies and Samsung received LazMall Brand of the Year honours, leading the winners across 10 award categories. The annual gathering celebrated the people, ideas, ambition and partnerships behind the brand moments that continue to move businesses forward.

More brands are turning momentum into growth

The Gala followed a strong 9.9 Mega Brands Sale, where more brands reached significant commercial milestones on Lazada. Compared with 6.6 2026, the number of brands generating US$1 million or more in GMV increased by 8%, while more brands also crossed the US$100,000 and US$500,000 marks.

Shoppers were also making bigger purchases through trusted brand channels. Orders worth US$100 or more contributed almost 60% of total campaign GMV, while LazMall accounted for 49% of all orders across the region.

That momentum was reflected in this year’s Gala winners, from brands creating stronger launches and sharper marketing to those building greater relevance within their categories.

Three big awards of the nights:

Abbott, Estée Lauder Companies and Samsung won LazMall Brand of the Year, recognising their leadership in building trusted brands through innovation and elevated shopping experiences on Lazada.Dyson, Huawei and Nestlé received the LazMall Best Brand Partnership Award, recognising brands that demonstrated exemplary always-on operations, strong platform collaboration and a commitment to delivering high-quality products, services and shopper experiences.imoo, LiberNovo, Ralph Lauren, SHOKZ, TUMI and WILSON won LazMall Rising Star, recognising brands that delivered exceptional growth and momentum in their respective categories. WILSON, for example, recorded more than 90% year-on-year GMV growth from January to August 2026, with orders increasing by more than 80%.

Other award winners included:

LazMall Momentum Award: adidas, L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty and SharkNinjaLazMall Best Use of Marketing Solutions: BLUETTI, LG, Nike, TCL and XiaomiLazMall Best New Launch: ASICS, P&G and RoborockLazMall Trend Impact: DJI, L’Oréal Luxe Division and lululemonLazMall Category Innovation Award: CHOW TAI FOOK, COTY and LEGOLazada Partner E-Commerce Excellence: Intrepid, LEAP Commerce and SynagieLazada Media Partner Excellence: Intrepid and Publicis Media

Together, the winners reflect a broader story of growth on Lazada, where stronger marketing, better launches, category innovation and deeper shopper engagement are helping brands build momentum that extends beyond a single campaign.

Winning Shopper’s Choice

The achievements celebrated at the Brand Gala come as shoppers become more considered about where, what and how they buy. Lazada’s 2026 ECommerce Savvy Shopper Report, conducted by Cube across 6,000 shoppers in Southeast Asia, found that around one in four are Savvy Shoppers, consumers who compare more carefully, look for stronger safeguards and expect more from brands before making a purchase. That extra consideration can translate into greater value. Savvy Shoppers spend 31% more each month than General Shoppers, representing an estimated US$11.5 billion gap in annual marketplace spending across the six markets. Nearly half, 47%, are also willing to pay more for stronger purchase protection.

For brands, earning that choice increasingly means showing up with the right combination of trust, content and discovery. At 9.9, affiliates contributed almost 30% of regional GMV, while AI-guided interactions through LazzieChat generated nearly US$2.2 million in GMV, up 38% from 6.6. It is this ability to keep evolving with shoppers that sits behind many of the achievements celebrated at this year’s Gala.

Building the next chapter together

As shoppers become more deliberate about what they buy and which brands they trust, brands need more than visibility to win their choice. At the Gala, Iris Wei, President of Lazada Group, mapped out Lazada’s next chapter of growth, centered on a brand-led, quality-focused approach and deeper investment in the capabilities that can help brands grow across Southeast Asia.

That means strengthening the entire journey around the brand. Lazada is continuing to invest in AI, payments, membership and logistics, while expanding its advanced integrated marketing solutions across creators, affiliates, off-platform partnerships, on-platform visibility, discovery and performance. Together, these capabilities give brands more ways to build awareness, convert demand and strengthen customer relationships over time.

“As shoppers expect more from eCommerce, brands have an opportunity to build deeper trust and greater value,” said Iris. “Building a successful brand takes time, and Lazada is here for that long journey. We will keep investing in the capabilities that help brands grow, because we believe the strongest growth is built together.”

That commitment captures what the Brand Gala ultimately celebrates. The evening recognized the progress brands and partners have already made, but it also marked the beginning of what comes next. From established global names to rising brands, Lazada wants to build that next chapter alongside its partners, combining technology, marketing, infrastructure and shared investment to create stronger businesses and bigger brand moments across Southeast Asia.

About Lazada Group

Lazada Group is Southeast Asia’s pioneer eCommerce platform, advancing commerce through technology across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Lazada connects shoppers to a trusted ecosystem of more than 170,000 global and local brands, sellers and partners, offering a diverse product assortment and engaging shopping experiences. Its technology, payments and homegrown logistics capabilities help make online shopping and selling more seamless, secure and accessible, supporting businesses of all sizes to grow in the region’s digital economy.

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INFORM Launches Aviation Software for Passenger Assistance Operations

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As surging passenger assistance demand strains global airports, INFORM’s Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching software delivers predictive forecasting, real-time control, and decision support to boost service quality and operational efficiency

AACHEN, Germany and ATLANTA, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — INFORM, a global leader in AI-driven logistics and operational optimization solutions, introduces Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching, a cloud-native SaaS solution designed specifically for passenger assistance operations.

Passenger assistance is growing increasingly complex. Rising traveler volumes, higher service expectations, staffing shortages, and frequent disruptions force dispatchers to make rapid decisions to protect service standards. Reliance on manual processes and fragmented operational data prevents teams from responding proactively to real-time changes.

INFORM’s Passenger Assistance (PA) Dispatching software addresses these challenges across PRM, unaccompanied minor, VIP, and special assistance operations. By unifying predictive forecasting, real-time visibility, and decision support, the platform accelerates response times and sharpens operational decisions—integrating easily into existing airport systems via standardized interfaces.

“The challenge is not a lack of data,” explains Dr. Eva Wille, Product Manager for PA Dispatching at INFORM. “Most organizations already have a lot of information available. The real question is how to turn that information into better decisions while operations are running. Passenger assistance teams need to know what requires attention right now, what is likely to happen next, and where they should focus their resources.”

Powered by INFORM’s decision intelligence and decades of airport expertise, PA Dispatching enables teams to anticipate demand, spot bottlenecks, and allocate resources efficiently. Dispatchers benefit from real-time visibility and actionable recommendations, while field staff stay connected via mobile workflows and live updates. The result is an agile operation that preserves service quality, optimizes workforce use, and adapts swiftly to last-minute disruptions.

Dr. Johannes Richenhagen, Senior VP at INFORM Aviation, added: “PA Dispatching marks the launch of our future-ready product strategy. Built cloud-native and AI-native, it is simple to implement, intuitive to use, and designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows while scaling with operational growth. Paired with our Performance Products, it gives our customers clear flexibility on their journey toward decision intelligence.”

About INFORM

INFORM develops software that optimizes decision-making across aviation, industrial, logistics, and financial sectors. Founded in 1969, the company combines explainable AI (XAI) and operations research to help more than 2,000 global customers minimize risk, boost operational efficiency, and make reliable, data-driven decisions.

www.inform-software.com 

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Elke Jäger
INFORM GmbH
Phone Office: +49 2408 9456-1433 I Mobile: +49 151 14884 265
E-mail: elke.jaeger@inform-software.com 

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Valerie Harding
Phone: +1 (0) 617-536-8887
E-mail: valerie@rippleeffectpr.com 

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