Upland BA Insight to Showcase Generative AI Innovation and Thought Leadership at ILTACON 2025

Upland BA Insight to Showcase Generative AI Innovation and Thought Leadership at ILTACON 2025

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Upland Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPLD), a leader in AI-powered knowledge and content management software, has announced that Upland BA Insight will be participating in ILTACON 2025, taking place August 10–14 at the Gaylord National Harbor Conference Center in National Harbor, MD. A pioneer in AI-powered enterprise search, advanced metadata attribution, and AI enablement, BA Insight offers a reinforced focus on innovation, strategic partnerships, and customer success. At the event, the team will unveil its latest advancements in AI and enterprise search—empowering legal professionals to unlock the full potential of their knowledge ecosystems.

BA Insight continues to lead the evolution of enterprise search by enabling smarter, context-aware knowledge discovery across iManage, NetDocuments, Microsoft 365, and other enterprise systems. These enhancements support legal professionals in surfacing insights faster, improving decision-making, and reducing time spent on routine tasks.

Attendees will also get a preview of upcoming innovations from Upland AccuRoute, the company’s robust document capture and routing solution, designed to streamline document workflows and enhance knowledge accessibility.

“We’re not just evolving search, we’re redefining how legal professionals interact with knowledge,” said Dan Doman, Chief Operating and Product Officer at Upland Software. “Our solutions are purpose-built to support the next generation of AI-driven workflows, and ILTACON is the perfect stage to share what’s next.”

In a major milestone, BA Insight is also now available in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. This availability allows customers to easily discover, purchase, and deploy BA Insight’s AI enablement and enterprise search platform directly through their AWS accounts, streamlining procurement and accelerating AI agent development.

BA Insight is proud to have two of its experts featured in key ILTACON sessions:

Getting the Most from M365 Copilot: The Do’s & Don’ts

Jason McCullagh, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Upland Software, joins a panel of Microsoft and legal tech leaders to explore real-world Copilot use cases, advanced prompting strategies, and rollout best practices.

Panelists:

  • Betty Le, Microsoft

  • Michael Luttenberger, Netrix Global

  • Sarah Tanswell, Microsoft

  • Sanni Vanttinen, Baker McKenzie

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 12, 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Location: Woodrow Wilson BCD

KM Roundtable: Embracing the New Wave of Knowledge Management

Kimberly Stein, Director of Legal Solutions at Upland Software, will join a dynamic roundtable of knowledge management leaders to discuss how AI, automation, and smart drafting tools are revolutionizing knowledge governance and collaboration.

Panelists:

  • Nicole Brown, Page Vault

  • Elisabeth Cappuyns, DLA Piper

  • David Hobbie, Goodwin

  • Michael Korn, Paul Hastings LLP

  • Sara Miro, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

  • Rob Saccone, Lega Inc.

  • Abhijat Saraswat, Lupl

  • Kate Simpson, Fireman (Epiq)

  • Alex Smith, iManage

  • Ted Theodoropoulos, Infodash

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 12, 10:30 AM – 12 PM

Location: Maryland B456

These sessions reinforce BA Insight’s role as a trusted innovator and thought leader in the legal tech space, helping firms navigate the shift to AI-powered knowledge management.

Stop by Booth #1417 to experience live demos, explore our product roadmap, and meet with our team. Whether you’re a current customer or exploring new solutions, we welcome the opportunity to connect and collaborate. To schedule a meeting with our team during ILTACON, please click here.

If you can’t attend in person, we’ll be sharing post-event highlights and on-demand content. Follow the Upland BA Insight LinkedIn page for real-time updates and ILTACON information.

About Upland Software

Upland Software (Nasdaq: UPLD) is a leader in AI-powered knowledge and content management software. Our solutions help enterprises unlock critical knowledge, automate content workflows, and drive measurable ROI—enhancing customer and employee experiences while supporting regulatory compliance. More than 1,100 enterprise customers rely on Upland to solve complex challenges and provide a trusted path for AI adoption. For more information, visit www.uplandsoftware.com.

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QVC Hits the Road This August with the Return of the Foodie Travel Series

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A celebration of America’s favorite food brands broadcasted live from four flavorful destinations


WEST CHESTER, Pa.
, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — QVC®, a live social shopping brand, is bringing back a summertime favorite: the Foodie Travel Series, airing live every Wednesday from August 6–27 on Gourmet Holiday® and In the Kitchen with David®.

Each week, the series travels to a new U.S. destination—from Chicago to Savannah—to spotlight beloved food brands, hometown stories, and culinary moments, all brought to life through immersive, live shoppable experiences. With over 400 active brands in the food category to date, and more launching this year, QVC continues to celebrate the people, products, and traditions behind America’s favorite flavors.

“QVC’s food business has thrived for more than 25 years, and the Foodie Travel Series is a celebration of the brands, stories, and flavors that have shaped that success,” saidMara Sirhal, Chief Merchandising Officer, QVC. “By pairing great food with real stories from the people behind the brands, we’re giving customers a closer look—and taste—at what makes these collaborations so special.”

The series kicks off August 6 in Chicago with a special guest appearance by Sherri Shepherd—QVC Q50 ambassador, actress, comedian, television show host and proud Chicago native. She’ll be on-site with QVC at the Pioneer Court during the Market Days event, to meet with fans, celebrate the fusion of entertainment, culture and delicious flavors, and go on-air to give a sneak peek at the upcoming series featuring local favorites like Alexandra’s Pierogies, Happy to Meat You, and Mrs. Prindables.

“Kicking off the Foodie Travel Series in my hometown of Chicago means so much to me,” said Sherri Shepherd, actress, comedian, television show host and Q50 ambassador. “QVC feels like family, and I’m thrilled to help bring this celebration of food, community, and storytelling to life—starting right where my own story began.”

Chicago is just the first stop on this multi-city culinary celebration. See below for the complete lineup of cities and dates and stay-tuned for more updates on the surprise delights happening in each location.

  • Chicago, ILAugust 6
  • Racine, WIAugust 13
  • Savannah, GAAugust 20
  • West Chester, PAAugust 27

Viewers in select cities can catch QVC as they broadcast live from each stop on the Foodie Travel Series to showcase local favorite food brands or tune in every Wednesday in August at 4 p.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET on QVC, stream on the QVC app, or QVC.com, and follow along with exclusive behind-the-scenes content and on-location moments using  #QVCFoodieTravelSeries

About QVC

QVC® empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively and engaging way. QVC offers an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry – and connects shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award-winning customer service. Worldwide, QVC reaches more than 200 million homes via 13 TV channels, which are widely available on cable/satellite TV, free over-the-air TV, and FAST and other digital livestreaming TV. The retailer also reaches millions of customers via its QVC+ and HSN+ streaming experience, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Pinterest, websites and mobile apps. Based in West Chester, Pa., and founded in 1986, QVC has retail operations in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan and Italy. To learn more, visit corporate.qvc.com, follow @QVC on Facebook, Instagram or X, or follow QVC on Pinterest, YouTube or LinkedIn.
QVC Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: QVCGA, QVCGP) is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands – QVC, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road® – and other minority interests. QVC Group is a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video-driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs. For more information, visit qvcgrp.com or follow QVC Group on YouTube or LinkedIn.

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SoundHound AI Announces Three Major Global Automotive Brands Have Rolled Out Its Category-Leading Chat AI Assistant In North America

SoundHound AI Announces Three Major Global Automotive Brands Have Rolled Out Its Category-Leading Chat AI Assistant In North America

Advanced Voice Assistant with Integrated Generative AI Enhances In-Vehicle Experience for Drivers Worldwide

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced that its advanced voice assistant with integrated Generative AI, SoundHound Chat AI Automotive, has been rolled out to vehicles from three major global automotive brands across North America. This significant integration brings state-of-the-art conversational AI capabilities to a wide range of popular models from a prominent global automotive group, fundamentally enhancing the in-car experience for drivers and passengers.

SoundHound Chat AI Automotive expands beyond traditional in-vehicle voice assistant capabilities, effortlessly recognizing natural human speech and leveraging generative AI to support highly intelligent, conversationally fluid responses. The AI-driven technology brings a whole new level of convenience and connectivity to the road, moving beyond traditional voice assistant controls like navigation and making calls, to enable more dynamic and versatile conversational experiences.

Customers can now enjoy everything from detailed trip planning, engaging storytelling, fun quizzes, and even tips from the vehicle manual. Drivers can also ask follow-up questions and receive contextually relevant responses without interruption, creating truly intelligent interactions.

Users can ask detailed questions, seamlessly interacting with external knowledge sources and in-vehicle controls interchangeably, e.g.:

  • While I’m in San Francisco this week, my friend recommended I go to a baseball game. Where do the Giants play?

  • Where are the best seats there?

  • Navigate there.

  • What will the weather be like there this afternoon?

  • Find restaurants near my destination.

  • Find charging stations along my route.

This launch underscores a growing demand for advanced in-vehicle voice assistants. Earlier this year, SoundHound unveiled its in-car voice commerce agent, new, innovative technology that integrates commerce, loyalty, and navigation directly into a car’s infotainment system. This creates a fully hands-free, frictionless experience that enables drivers to seamlessly connect with brands for voice-controlled purchasing on the go, with initial applications in food ordering. Recent research showcases that in-car voice commerce could unlock up to $35 billion annually for automakers.

To learn more about automotive solutions from SoundHound AI, visit: soundhound.com/voice-ai-solutions/automotive.

About SoundHound AI

SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice and conversational intelligence, delivers AI solutions that allow businesses to offer superior experiences to their customers. Built on proprietary technology, SoundHound’s voice AI delivers best-in-class speed and accuracy in numerous languages to product creators and service providers across retail, financial services, healthcare, automotive, smart devices, and restaurants. The company’s various groundbreaking AI-driven products include Smart Answering, Smart Ordering, Dynamic Drive-Thru, and the Amelia Platform, which powers AI Agents for enterprise. In addition, SoundHound Chat AI, a powerful voice assistant with integrated Generative AI, and Autonomics, a category-leading operations platform that automates IT processes, have allowed SoundHound to power millions of products and services, and processes billions of interactions each year for world class businesses.

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RBC to announce third quarter results on August 27, 2025

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TORONTO
, Aug. 5, 2025 /CNW/ – Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) (NYSE: RY) will release its third quarter results for 2025 on August 27, which will be made available at rbc.com/investorrelations.

Financial results are expected to be released at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). The conference call is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. (ET) and will feature a presentation by RBC executives followed by a question and answer period with analysts. An audiocast of the call is available on a listen-only basis at: rbc.com/investorrelations/quarterly-financial-statements.html or by telephone (416-340-2217, 866-696-5910, passcode 3075054#). Please call between 7:50 a.m. and 7:55 a.m. (ET).

Management’s comments on results will be posted on RBC’s website shortly following the call. A recording will be available by 5:00 p.m. (ET) from August 27, 2025 until October 31, 2025 at rbc.com/investorrelations/quarterly-financial-statements.html or by telephone (905-694-9451 or 800-408-3053, passcode 6738504#).

About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 97,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada’s biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 19 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com.

We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at rbc.com/peopleandplanet.

For more information, please contact:

Investor contact:

Asim Imran, Investor Relations, [email protected], 416-955-7804

Media contact:

Tracy Tong, Financial Communications, [email protected] 437-655-1915

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Skydance Media Announces Full Slate of Board Designees for Paramount

David Ellison to become Chairman of the Board

Future directors comprise world-renowned, accomplished leaders from media, technology, 
and global business

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skydance Media today announced the full slate of director designees for Paramount Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”). The directors will be elected and begin serving on the Paramount Board effective at the closing of the proposed merger with Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA).

The Paramount Board will consist of 10 directors, including three independent directors. The new Board comprises a preeminent group of leaders from across the media, technology, and finance sectors, bringing unmatched expertise and invaluable perspective on the complex intersection of geopolitics, economics, and global business strategy to help build Paramount into a next generation media company. The majority of the board is comprised of the largest shareholders of the company, further underscoring the deep commitment to building long-term value for all stakeholders.

Director-designees are as follows:

  • David Ellison, Future Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Paramount
  • Barbara Byrne, Former Vice Chairman of Barclays PLC (Independent Director)
  • Gerry Cardinale, Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer, RedBird Capital Partners
  • Safra A. Catz, CEO, Oracle Corporation
  • Andy Gordon, Future Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Paramount
  • Justin G. Hamill, Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer, Silver Lake (Independent Director)
  • Sherry Lansing, Former Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures (Independent Director)
  • Paul Marinelli, President, Lawrence Investments, LLC
  • Jeff Shell, Future President, Paramount
  • John L. Thornton, Chairman of RedBird Capital Partners

The current Paramount Global directors will step down upon the close of the combination.

David Ellison, the future Chairman and CEO of Paramount, commented:

“We are thrilled and honored to welcome this truly outstanding group of director-designees to our Board. They are dynamic leaders whose impact spans industries and whose reputations resonate across the business world globally. The legacy of Paramount is one of our greatest strategic assets and it is our strong desire and fiduciary duty to honor that history while positioning the business for sustained value creation. These highly qualified, world-class executives share in our commitment and will play a critical role in guiding the future direction of our combined company, and we are deeply grateful for their willingness to serve.”

Editors Note:

Headshots of the Board are available by contacting the media relations team

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains both historical and forward-looking statements that involve significant risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, statements related to the consummation of the merger transactions among us, Paramount Global (“Paramount”) and Paramount Skydance Corporation (“New Paramount,” and together, the “Companies”) and the related transactions thereunder (the “Transactions”), expectations regarding the structure of New Paramount following the merger, and expectations regarding New Paramount’s management and leadership team upon closing of the merger. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Similarly, statements that describe the Companies’ objectives, plans or goals are or may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect current expectations concerning future results and events and generally can be identified by the use of statements that include phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “estimate” or other similar words or phrases, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements.

These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others: challenges realizing synergies and other anticipated benefits expected from the Transactions, including integrating ours and Paramount’s businesses successfully; risks related to Paramount’s streaming business; the adverse impact on Paramount’s advertising revenues as a result of changes in consumer behavior, advertising market conditions and deficiencies in audience measurement; risks related to operating in highly competitive and dynamic industries, including cost increases; the unpredictable nature of consumer behavior, as well as evolving technologies and distribution models; risks related to the Companies’ decisions to make investments in new businesses, products, services and technologies, and the evolution of the Companies’ business strategy; the potential for loss of carriage or other reduction in or the impact of negotiations for the distribution of the Companies’ content; damage to the Companies’ reputation or brands; losses due to asset impairment charges for goodwill, intangible assets, FCC licenses and content; liabilities related to discontinued operations and former businesses; increasing scrutiny of, and evolving expectations for, sustainability initiatives; evolving business continuity, cybersecurity, privacy and data protection and similar risks; content infringement; domestic and global political, economic and regulatory factors affecting the Companies’ businesses generally, including tariffs and other changes in trade policies; the inability to hire or retain executives, key employees or secure creative talent, including following completion of the Transactions; disruptions to the Companies’ operations as a result of labor disputes; the dilution to the earnings per share of New Paramount which may negatively affect the price of New Paramount Class B Common Stock; the Companies’ continued incurrence of significant transaction and merger-related transaction costs in connection with the Transactions; business uncertainties, including the effect of the Transactions on the Companies’ employees, commercial partners, clients and customers, and contractual restrictions; tax consequences of the Transactions; lawsuits relating to the Transactions; the Transactions triggering change of control or other provisions in certain agreements which may allow third parties to terminate or alter existing contracts or relationships; changes and uncertainties with respect to taxes in the jurisdictions in which New Paramount will operate which may have an adverse effect on New Paramount’s business; volatility in the price of New Paramount’s Class B Common Stock; potential conflicts of interest arising from the ownership structure of New Paramount with a controlling stockholder; and other factors described in New Paramount’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to Paramount Global’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 26, 2025, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed on May 8 and July 31, 2025. There may be additional risks, uncertainties and factors that we do not currently view as material or that are not necessarily known. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date hereof, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Enter the Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win an All-Electric Vehicle and Empower Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

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WASHINGTON
, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Special Olympics, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes, an exciting opportunity for supporters across the United States to win a cutting-edge 2026 Toyota bZ All-Electric Vehicle while helping to create inclusive opportunities for Special Olympics athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The sweepstakes begins August 1, 2025, at 12:00 AM ET and runs through September 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.

By entering, participants have a chance to win a 2026 Toyota bZ, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) valued at over $50,000. The new bZ model boasts significant advancements in range, performance, and design. With a manufacturer-estimated range of up to 314 miles on full charge*, depending on model and configuration, the bZ offers an elevated electric driving experience available in both Front-Wheel Drive Plus (FWD Plus) and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) variants.

“Special Olympics’ commitment to expanding access to sports and movement fits seamlessly with Toyota’s vision of mobility for all. We are proud to continue our support with a new 2026 Toyota bZ to help raise awareness for the great work Special Olympics continues to do in communities across the United States,” said Dedra DeLilli, vice president, marketing communications at Toyota.

Your entry supports more than just the chance to drive electric; it powers the mission of Special Olympics to promote inclusion and empower people with intellectual disabilities to reach their full potential. Every entry helps fund year-round sports, health, and leadership opportunities that transform lives on and off the playing field.

“Toyota has been a steadfast champion of inclusion, and their commitment continues to open new doors for our athletes. The Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes is more than a chance to win an incredible electric vehicle, it’s an opportunity for people across the country to stand with our movement and help empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through the power of sport. Together, we are driving meaningful change.” said Shira Mitchell, Senior Vice President of Development at Special Olympics.

“Being part of Special Olympics has changed my life. I’ve made friends, gained confidence, and learned what it means to be part of a team. It means a lot to know that companies like Toyota believe in us and want to support athletes like me,” said Kevin Gwaltney-Testerman, Special Olympics Oklahoma athlete. “This sweepstakes is a fun way to get more people involved supporting Special Olympics athletes.”

How to Enter

Participants can enter the sweepstakes online beginning August 1, 2025, by visiting www.specialolympics.org/sweeps.  No donation or purchase is necessary to enter. Limit one entry per person. Full sweepstakes rules and details are available at the entry site.

Winner Announcement

The winner of the 2026 Toyota bZ All-Electric Vehicle will be selected in a random drawing on or around October 21, 2025. The winner will be notified by the email and/or phone number provided at the time of entry.

Eligibility: The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the U.S. and District of Columbia, excluding Minnesota and Washington, who are 21 years of age or older at the time of entry. Void where prohibited by law. Entries must be received by 11:59 PM ET on September 30, 2025. See Official Rules for details.

A Legacy of Support

Toyota became a global partner of Special Olympics in 2017, building on nearly 30 years of support, including sponsorship of Special Olympics Southern California and many Special Olympics games events: the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles, the inaugural 2018 Special Olympics Unified Cup,  the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, the 2022 Unified Cup, the 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin, and the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin. Toyota is also a national partner of Special Olympics Nippon (Japan), reinforcing its commitment to mobility, access, and equality around the world.

Don’t Miss Out

Enter the Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes starting August 1, and drive forward a more inclusive future for all.

Enter here: specialolympics.org/sweeps.

About Special Olympics

Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health and leadership. With nearly four million athletes and Unified Sports® partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year. Engage with us on: X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Learn more at SpecialOlympics.org.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM), creator of the Prius hybrid and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota and Lexus brands and directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America (nearly 48,000 in the U.S.). For almost 70 years, Toyota has assembled nearly 47 million cars and trucks in North America at the company’s 14 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, the company’s plant in North Carolina will begin to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. Through our more than 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.), Toyota sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (more than 2.3 million in the U.S.) in 2024, of which more than 43 percent were electrified vehicles (full battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell).

*Manufacturer-estimated total driving range ratings for 2026 bZ models when fully charged and operated under ideal conditions: 314-mile for 2026 bZ XLE FWD Plus; 288-mile for 2026 bZ XLE AWD; 299-mile for 2026 bZ Limited FWD; 278-mile for 2026 bZ Limited AWD; and 236-mile for 2026 bZ XLE FWD. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual range may decrease significantly depending on speed, outside temperature, accessory use, how/where you drive, charging habits, and other factors. Battery capacity also decreases with time and use, which will reduce range.

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Silicon Motion Showcases MonTitan™ SM8366 in Core to Edge AI Server Applications at FMS 2025

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Company Also Demonstrates Full Spectrum of AI Storage Solutions for PCs, Gaming, Edge, Robotics, and Automotive


TAIPEI and MILPITAS, Calif.
, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced it will showcase its MonTitan™ SM8366 PCIe Gen5 SSD controller solutions, demonstrated using the VAST Data Ceres V2 AI Storage platform and Aetina NVIDIA MGX™ server, at FMS (the Future of Memory and Storage) 2025 in Santa Clara, California, taking place August 5–7 in at booth #315. MonTitan™, together with other advanced storage solutions optimized for AI applications, underscores Silicon Motion’s commitment to delivering next-generation scalability and performance for data-intensive workloads

Silicon Motion is collaborating with Unigen to demonstrate its Cheetah High Capacity 128TB QLC E1.L SSD and Cheetah 3.2TB SLC U.2 SSD powered by Silicon Motion’s SM8366 to showcase an efficient and cost-effective storage solution by using VAST Data Ceres V2 Dbox platform. By leveraging NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPUs to accelerate networking and compute combined with its compact 1U form factor, CERES V2 delivers exceptional density for mission-critical AI deployments that demand scalability and throughput. 

“We are pleased to work with Silicon Motion’s MonTitan™ based SSDs that support the Ceres V2 architecture to meet the performance and density demands of AI and data-intensive workloads,” said Avery Pham, VP of Strategic Operations, at VAST Data. “VAST is a Software Data platform utilizing bleeding edge hardware to enable software solutions. This demo illustrates how integrating powerful SSD technology with a disaggregated storage architecture like Ceres2 can help enterprises scale AI infrastructure more efficiently and intelligently.”

Silicon Motion has also teamed up with Innodisk 5TS-P on an 8TB E1.S MonTitan™ based SSD by using Aetina’s AEX-2UAI, high performance, short-depth edge server built on NVIDIA’s MGX™ module design. This edge server brings powerful AI computing capabilities to edge environments and is particularly suitable for use cases demanding high performance in space-constrained settings.  

“The integration of MonTitan™ based 5TS-P SSDs into our AEX-2UAI edge server reflects a shared vision to support powerful AI computing in compact, real-world deployments,” said CC Wu, GM of Embedded Flash Division at Innodisk. “By combining high-density flash storage with MGX-based computing, we’re expediting edge AI systems to perform faster and smarter in space optimized environments.”

“Our MonTitan™ platform is purpose-built to address the extreme demands of AI server storage,” said Alex Chou, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Storage and Display Interface Solutions Business at Silicon Motion. “Our collaborations with customers and module maker partners highlight our ability to deliver leading AI SSD solutions.  We are thrilled to be part of the Core to Edge AI Ecosystems with VAST Data, Aetina and our other partners to deliver storage solutions that meet the ultra-high capacity and performance requirements of the next generation of AI applications for data centers and enterprise storage.”

In addition to the AI server storage demo, Silicon Motion will highlight its broad portfolio of storage solutions designed for a wide range of AI-driven applications—from all-in-one Edge AI and AI PCs to gaming consoles, smartphones, robotics, and automotive systems. This includes PCIe Gen5 SSD, USB4, SD Express, UFS, and eMMC controllers, along with Ferri embedded storage, underscoring the company’s expertise in delivering scalable, high-efficiency storage across diverse AI platforms.

Silicon Motion representatives will also be presenting at FMS keynotes and forums. For further information, please visit: https://www.siliconmotion.com/events/2025FMS/

About Silicon Motion:

We are the global leader in supplying NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices. We supply more SSD controllers than any other company in the world for servers, PCs and other client devices and are the leading merchant supplier of eMMC and UFS embedded storage controllers used in smartphones, IoT devices and other applications. We also supply customized high-performance hyperscale data center and specialized industrial and automotive SSD solutions. Our customers include most of the NAND flash vendors, storage device module makers and leading OEMs. For further information on Silicon Motion, visit us at www.siliconmotion.com.

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David Wright Joins Oppenheimer As Managing Director in the Pacific Northwest

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Mark Trafford Promoted to Serve Alongside Wright to Lead the Region


NEW YORK
, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (“Oppenheimer”), a leading investment bank and wealth manager and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY), today announced the appointment of David Wright as Managing Director and Co-Regional Manager for the Pacific Northwest.

Meanwhile, Mark Trafford has been promoted to serve alongside Wright to co-lead the region. Both report to Ed Harrington, Executive Vice President and Head of Private Client Division at Oppenheimer.

“We are thrilled to welcome David to Oppenheimer,” said Harrington. “He brings the right energy, deep market knowledge and leadership experience to the firm, which will help us accelerate growth in an area of the country that is teeming with opportunity. Together, David and Mark bring complementary strengths and a shared vision that will help us execute our Pacific Northwest expansion plans.”

The investments in leadership reflect Oppenheimer’s commitment to building out its presence in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to its expansion into Lake Oswego, Oregon, the firm plans further expansion across Washington State and the broader region.

Wright brings a distinguished track record of leadership and business development across a 25-year career in the wealth management industry. He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Seattle Market Director at D.A. Davidson Companies. Previously, Wright held key management roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Raymond James, Morgan Stanley, and TD Ameritrade.

A wealth management veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Trafford has been with Oppenheimer for nearly a decade as Executive Director and Branch Manager of the firm’s Seattle office.

“I’m honored to join Oppenheimer at such a dynamic time in its growth story,” Wright said. “The Pacific Northwest is not only a hub of innovation and opportunity but also home to a large and growing population of tech executives, entrepreneurs and business owners—many of whom require the sophisticated platform capabilities of a firm like Oppenheimer. High-net-worth clients in the region need a national firm with a proven ability to deliver sophisticated wealth management services, along with leading capital markets and investment banking capabilities. I’m excited to partner with Mark and the broader team to serve clients, grow our presence in existing markets, and introduce the brand to the broader region.”

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer), a principal subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY on the New York Stock Exchange), and its affiliates provide a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage and investment banking services to high-net-worth individuals, families, corporate executives, local governments, businesses and institutions.

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Get Away to Grand Cayman with New Spirit Airlines Service Set to Take Off from Fort Lauderdale

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The only nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Grand Cayman (GCM) begin Dec. 4
with fares as low as $66* one way

DANIA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Airlines’ (NYSE American: FLYY) Guests can soon soak up the sun and sand on some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean with new service launching to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The airline will begin the only nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) on Dec. 4, 2025, just in time for a winter trip to the tropics. Flights will operate three times per week on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Grand Cayman is a dream destination, and we look forward to offering our Guests new, affordable travel options to reach this island paradise,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “This is a win for travelers across our network, who are gaining more access to top destinations in the Caribbean and Latin America as we continue to expand service from Fort Lauderdale.”

Guests in more than 30 destinations across Spirit’s network will be able to reach Grand Cayman via convenient one-stop connections in Fort Lauderdale. Spirit is the largest carrier at FLL and is scheduled to operate more than 100 peak day departures to more than 70 destinations by the end of 2025.


Spirit Airlines Grand Cayman (GCM) Service:


Destination:


Flights Available:


Launch Date:


Introductory Fare:

Fort Lauderdale (FLL)

3x Weekly

Dec. 4, 2025

Starting at $66* one way
(FLL to GCM)

Starting at $165* one way
(GCM to FLL)

In Grand Cayman, travelers can swim with stingrays, snorkel or dive at colorful coral reefs or relax on the sun-soaked sands of Seven Mile Beach.

“We are delighted to welcome Spirit Airlines to Owen Roberts International Airport with the launch of their new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale,” said Albert Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA). “This new route enhances connectivity to one of our key U.S. gateways and provides travelers with an affordable and convenient option to experience all that the Cayman Islands have to offer. We look forward to a strong partnership with Spirit as we continue to grow air access and support the development of tourism and business in the Cayman Islands.”

Introductory Fare
Guests traveling between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Grand Cayman (GCM) can take advantage of special introductory fares starting at just $66* one way, including taxes and fees. The introductory fares are available for booking today on spirit.com, where travelers can browse flight details.

Spirit’s Elevated Guest Experience  
Travelers can enjoy Spirit’s three travel options, which offer a seamless and enhanced travel experience at a great value, on their trip to Grand Cayman:

  • Spirit First provides enhanced comfort with a Big Front Seat®, a carry-on and first checked bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Check-In and Boarding, reserved overhead bin space, complimentary snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, and streaming access to fast Wi-Fi.
  • Premium Economy allows Guests to stretch out with more space in a Premium Seat with extra legroom or a blocked middle seat and includes one carry-on bag, no change or cancel fees, Priority Boarding and reserved overhead bin space.
  • Value maximizes affordability and flexibility with the option for travelers to select only the extras they need. Seat selection, one carry-on bag, checked bags and other options can be purchased separately.

Recognition

Spirit was recently named Best Airline Overall for 2025 and earned top recognition for safety and affordability for the second consecutive year by WalletHub. Spirit was also recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as a 2025 Four Star Low Cost Carrier. Additionally, the airline’s Fit Fleet® was ranked one of the world’s youngest for 2025 by ch-aviation. Spirit also received the FAA’s Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence for the seventh consecutive year.

*One-way fares subject to a 21-day advance purchase, valid for booking on Aug. 5, 2025, through Aug. 11, 2025, and travel from Dec. 4, 2025, through Feb. 11, 2026. Blackout dates: Dec. 11, 2025, through Jan. 20, 2026. Subject to availability.

About Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines (NYSE American: FLYY) is committed to safely delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options. Spirit serves destinations throughout the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean with its all-Airbus Fit Fleet®, one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the U.S. Discover elevated travel options with exceptional value at spirit.com.  

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Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. Acquires Deer Valley Towne Center

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NEW YORK
, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. (“CNSREIT”) announced today its acquisition of Deer Valley Towne Center, a community shopping center in the Deer Valley submarket north of Phoenix, Arizona. The acquisition was made through a programmatic joint venture with Sterling Organization (“Sterling”), a real estate investment firm with extensive expertise in shopping centers in the U.S. This is CNSREIT’s fourth acquisition with Sterling Organization and sixth open-air shopping center in the portfolio.

Deer Valley Towne Center is a 159,000 square foot open air shopping center. Located 17 miles north of Phoenix, the property is over 94% leased and is adjacent to 800 apartment units and 200 hospital beds. Shadow anchored by Target, the shopping center offers a variety of apparel, restaurant, home, and pet care stores for consumers.

The property benefits from the high-growth Phoenix market (1.3% population growth over the next five years) and low taxes of Arizona, which is the fourth lowest-tax state, with 3-mile population and median household income of 109,000 and $72,000 respectively1. The property also benefits from the major highway intersection of I-17 and Loop 101, with a number of corporate offices nearby to support continued growth.


James S. Corl, Chief Executive Officer of CNSREIT and Head of the Private Real Estate Group at Cohen & Steers, said:

“CNSREIT is seeking out dynamic, valuable locations to add to our portfolio. Deer Valley Towne Center is a Target-anchored community center desirably located and highly occupied in the high-growth Phoenix market. We believe that this property is well positioned to continue benefitting from rising demand for retail space and sustained consumer traffic in open-air shopping. We look forward to continuing to foster our successful partnership with Sterling.”

CNSREIT is acquiring high quality properties that generate attractive income potential alongside best-in-class operators and has an initial focus on well-anchored, necessity-driven shopping centers. Open-air shopping centers are at their highest occupancy level of the past 16 years at 95.7%2, according to real estate analytics provider CoStar Group.

About CNSREIT. Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT, Inc. is a perpetual-life, non-listed REIT formed to invest primarily in high quality, income-focused, stabilized properties within the United States. CNSREIT is externally managed by Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc., a subsidiary of Cohen & Steers, Inc. Further information can be found at www.cnsreit.com.

About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including listed and private real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Singapore.

About Sterling Organization. Sterling Organization is a vertically integrated private equity real estate firm whose national platform is focused on investing in retail and distribution real estate assets across the risk spectrum in major markets within the United States. The firm has over $2B of assets under management across the U.S., including more than 13 million square feet of primarily retail real estate. Sterling Organization, with offices across the nation, is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” “identified” or other similar words or the negatives thereof. These may include CNSREIT’s financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements about plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, statements with respect to acquisitions, statements regarding future performance and statements regarding identified but not yet closed acquisitions. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and there are or may be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements. CNSREIT believes these factors also include but are not limited to those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the prospectus, as amended and supplemented from time to time, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which is accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this document. Except as otherwise required by federal securities laws, CNSREIT undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.

Website: https://www.cnsreit.com/ 

1 Source: CoStar
2 Source: CoStar

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