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Southern Linc public sector account manager Leslie Benton named to Alabama 9-1-1 Board

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Benton brings more than 30 years of wireless experience and deep knowledge of Alabama’s emergency communications community to the board.

ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southern Linc, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), announced that Alabama public sector account manager Leslie Benton was named to the Alabama 9-1-1 Board. The organization is Alabama’s primary fiscal and technology agent for 9-1-1 and partners with local emergency communication districts. It administers a statewide 9-1-1 fee and a 9-1-1 voice and data system that uses emerging technologies.

“Leslie’s extensive wireless expertise and her clear understanding of the communications needs of public safety agencies across Alabama make her a great addition to the 9-1-1 Board,” said Bentina Terry, president and CEO of Southern Linc. “Her insight into the public safety community, strong technical knowledge and genuine dedication to service will be a tremendous asset to the board and the communities it serves across Alabama.”

With decades of wireless industry experience, Benton has a strong record of helping state and local government organizations identify and implement communications solutions. She leads a team of sales professionals across Alabama who develop wireless solutions for government customers. Her experience includes extensive work with the 9-1-1 community. She is a member of the National Emergency Number Association and APCO International, an organization serving public safety communications professionals.

During her Southern Linc career, Benton has received the company’s Manager of the Year, Top Sales Producer and Best of the Best awards multiple times. She is also a longtime supporter of the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches and has organized golf tournaments benefiting the organization for 28 years.

About Southern Linc
Southern Linc is a wireless communications company wholly owned by Southern Company. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Southern Linc provides highly reliable, highly secure wireless voice and data services via their CriticalLinc™ LTE network to Southern Company subsidiaries, including its electric and gas utilities, as well as to a wide range of businesses and public sector agencies across Alabama, Georgia, and southeastern Mississippi. The CriticalLinc network provides over-the-air encryption from devices to towers and supports encryption from towers to the network’s core data centers. This mission-critical network conveys a highly reliable suite of services that can support the most critical business processes. To learn more, visit www.southernlinc.com.

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Microsoft announces quarterly earnings release date

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REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Microsoft Corp. will publish fiscal year 2027 first-quarter financial results after the close of the market on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, on the Microsoft Investor Relations website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/. A live webcast of the earnings conference call will be made available at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

 

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Industrial AI, Saudi Scale: OrbitronAI and Aramco Digital Partner to Unlock Billions

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Partnership signed at LEAP 2026 will develop and commercialize industrial-grade AI agents targeting capital productivity, supply chain performance and operational execution

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OrbitronAI and Aramco Digital have formed a strategic commercial partnership to develop, deploy and commercialize industrial-grade agentic AI solutions focused on industrial value recovery across asset-intensive industries. The agreement was signed in early September at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh.

The partnership combines OrbitronAI’s industrial-grade agentic AI technology and domain-led delivery model with Aramco Digital’s industrial knowledge, operating scale and market reach. The companies will target multibillion-dollar value pools in areas including capital productivity, supply chain performance and operational execution, where fragmented information, complex workflows and delayed decisions can materially affect financial performance.

In capital-intensive environments, delays in reviews, reconciliation and decision-making can affect schedule, cost and returns on invested capital. In supply chains, limited visibility across materials, suppliers and logistics can increase cost, tie up working capital and disrupt operations. OrbitronAI’s technology is built for these environments. It works across structured and unstructured industrial information, connects with enterprise systems and combines agentic reasoning with deterministic execution, while critical calculations, controls and approvals remain governed and subject to human oversight.

“Together with Aramco Digital, we are building a repeatable model for industrial value recovery: take a high-value industrial process, embed industrial-grade agents into the workflow, recover the value and turn what works into a product that can scale across the industry.”

— Saulius Adomaitis, Co-Founder and CEO, OrbitronAI

“Aramco Digital is focused on areas where our industrial knowledge, scale and data create a clear advantage. Capital projects, supply chain and other asset-intensive processes represent major opportunities to improve execution and create economic value. Through our partnership with OrbitronAI, we intend to convert that industrial advantage into scalable AI products for Aramco, our affiliates and the wider industrial market.”

— Ashraf Tahini, CEO, Aramco Digital

Successful capabilities developed through the partnership will be designed for reuse across similar industrial processes, creating a path to commercialization across Saudi Arabia and selected international markets.

OrbitronAI’s founding team combines industrial operating and technology experience. Luvy Singh, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, previously led supply chain at Shell and was a partner at EY. Ashu Gupta, Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer, was a founding CTO at a leading fintech company, while Poonam Gupta, Co-Founder and CTO, leads the engineering of OrbitronAI’s industrial-grade agentic AI platform.

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About OrbitronAI

OrbitronAI builds secure, industry-specific AI systems for enterprises running complex operations. At its core is NovaOS, a proprietary agentic operating layer that connects existing enterprise systems, orchestrates AI workflows and provides the governance, oversight and auditability needed to deploy AI agents safely at scale. OrbitronAI works mainly with aviation, transport, energy and infrastructure organizations. It supports critical functions including supply chain, compliance, asset maintenance, sales and marketing, and helps clients reduce manual work, make better decisions and manage operational risk. With more than 50 people across five global offices, the company combines deep industry expertise with advanced AI engineering. OrbitronAI is ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 compliant.

Learn more at www.orbitronai.com

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Rose Brand Acquires IWEISS, Bringing Together Complementary Expertise for the Future of Live Entertainment

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Rose Brand today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire IWEISS, bringing together two highly respected companies with decades of experience serving the entertainment, performing arts, event, and architectural markets.

SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — For generations, Rose Brand and IWEISS have earned the trust of customers through craftsmanship, technical expertise, and responsive service. While the two organizations have often competed, they have always shared a deep respect for one another and a common commitment to helping customers solve increasingly complex production challenges.

“Our focus has always been on helping customers bring their ideas to life”

The combination brings together complementary expertise across custom theatrical fabrics, sewing and fabrication, rigging systems, curtain track solutions, automation, installation services, and the broader capabilities already offered through ADC. Together, the organizations are better positioned to support customers as productions, venues, and projects continue to evolve.

“Our focus has always been on helping customers bring their ideas to life,” said Josh Jacobstein, President of Rose Brand. “By bringing together the strengths of Rose Brand and IWEISS, we’re better positioned to support our customers with broader expertise while preserving the craftsmanship, responsiveness, and trusted relationships that have defined both organizations for decades.”

Jennifer Tankleff, President of IWEISS, added:

“For more than a century, IWEISS has built its reputation on craftsmanship, technical expertise, and taking on complex and unique projects. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built and the relationships we’ve developed along the way. Joining Rose Brand gives us the opportunity to build on that legacy, expand what we can offer, and continue serving our customers with even greater resources and capabilities.”

Together, all of our customers will have access to a combined range of products and technical expertise, and more importantly, experienced, talented people who understand how those pieces work together. Existing projects, commitments, and day-to-day operations will continue as usual while the organizations plan for the future together.

The combination reflects a shared commitment to the future of the live entertainment industry by bringing together complementary expertise that helps customers confidently take on increasingly complex productions and projects.

Additional updates will be shared as planning progresses. Throughout the transition, both organizations remain committed to open communication and to providing the same quality, service, and support customers expect today.

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https://www.rosebrand.com/blog/post/rose-brand-acquires-iweiss

About Rose Brand Rose Brand is a leading provider of custom theatrical fabrics, stage curtains, event products, and specialty solutions serving the entertainment, performing arts, event, and architectural industries. For more than a century, the company has been recognized for its craftsmanship, technical expertise, innovation, and commitment to customer service. www.rosebrand.com

About IWEISS IWEISS is a leading provider of theatrical fabrics, custom sewing and fabrication, rigging systems, and production solutions for the performing arts, entertainment, event, and architectural markets. For decades, the company has been recognized for its craftsmanship, technical expertise, and commitment to helping customers bring creative visions to life. www.iweiss.com

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