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COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tenable®, the exposure management company, today announced its co-chief executive officer, Steve Vintz, will attend the Stifel Tech Executive Summit and Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference.

Details for each event are as follows:

Stifel Tech Executive Summit

August 25-26, 2025

Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference

September 10, 2025

For more information, visit https://investors.tenable.com/.

About Tenable

Tenable® is the exposure management company, exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, reputation and trust. The company’s AI-powered exposure management platform radically unifies security visibility, insight and action across the attack surface, equipping modern organizations to protect against attacks from IT infrastructure to cloud environments to critical infrastructure and everywhere in between. By protecting enterprises from security exposure, Tenable reduces business risk for approximately 44,000 customers around the globe. Learn more at tenable.com.

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Atlanta, GA and Reno, NV, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volato Group, Inc. (“Volato”) (NYSE American: SOAR), a technology-driven private aviation company and M2i Global, Inc. (“M2i Global”) (OTCQB: MTWO), a company specializing in the development and execution of a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals, is pleased to announce that Jon Najarian, a renowned market analyst and media personality, has joined M2i Global’s Advisory Board.

M2i’s ecosystem provides partners with access to turnkey solutions, facilitating expanded business opportunities, securing offtake agreements, influencing strategic government policy, engaging with aligned NGOs, and trusted laboratories. 

Major General (Ret) Alberto Rosende, Chief Executive Officer of M2i, stated, “Jon provides M2i with unique expertise we need as we bring access and supply of critical minerals and extraction processing back to America, He brings a wealth of capital markets experience, and I look forward to his advice and role within the Company as we continue to build our business.”

“US national security and economic stability require a complete global value supply chain for critical minerals. We can no longer rely on China for these vital materials, we must create our own critical mineral supply chain, and that is the precise mission of M2i.” said Jon Najarian. “I am excited to join the M2i Advisory Board to help the Company deliver on its promise to help the US break free of reliance on countries like China for our critical mineral supply.”

Jon’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for M2i Global, following its June 12 announced agreement to merge with Volato Group (NYSE American: SOAR) to create a dual-platform growth company focused on critical minerals infrastructure and aviation software.

Jon Najarian, ‘‘DRJ,” was a linebacker for the Chicago Bears before he turned to another kind of contact sport – trading on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. He became a member of the CBOE, NYSE, CME and CBOT and worked as a floor trader for some 25 years.

In 1990 he founded Mercury Trading, a market-making firm at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), which he sold in 2004 to Citadel, one of the world’s largest hedge funds. In 2005 Jon co-founded optionMONSTER and tradeMONSTER. He partnered with private equity firm General Atlantic Partners in 2014 and they sold the firm to E*Trade for $750 million in September of 2016. Today, he is a professional investor, money manager and media analyst.

Jon has earned a reputation in the industry as an options trading expert and pioneer. He developed and patented trading applications and algorithms used to identify unusual activity in stock, options, and futures markets. optionMONSTER, the options news and education site he co-founded, was described by Securities Industry News as “content king of the options business.” For years, tradeMONSTER was consistently rated “Best for Options Traders” by Barron’s and was the first online broker to deploy streaming, desktop-like trading in a web browser.

Jon was a 16-year contributor to a variety of CNBC programs including Worldwide Exchange, The Halftime Report, Fast Money, and Power Lunch. Today, you can catch Jon on Fox Business, NewsMax, NewsNation, and Market Rebellion’s exclusive, regularly scheduled shows on Market Rebellion TV.

About Volato Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SOAR)

Volato is a private aviation company advancing the industry with innovative solutions in aviation software and on-demand flight access. Volato’s proprietary Mission Control software drives efficiency across operations and supports operators in managing fractional ownership, charter, and other services. Volato’s Vaunt platform connects travelers with available private flights, offering a flexible option for on-demand travel. With a commitment to advanced technology and customer-focused solutions, Volato is building scalable tools to elevate service quality and operational effectiveness in private aviation.

For more information, please visit: https://flyvolato.com

About M2i Global, Inc. (OTCQB: MTWO): M2i Global, Inc., through its subsidiary U.S. Minerals and Metals Corp., provides engineering, research, and services that integrate people, technology, and solutions from across sectors to ensure access to critical minerals and metals for national defense and economic security. The Company aims to establish a Strategic Mineral Reserve in partnership with the U.S. Federal Government, creating a resilient supply chain that addresses the global shortage of essential minerals and metals.

For more information, please visit www.m2i.global 

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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC, a leading wealth management firm, convened more than 10,000 attendees, including 6,000 financial advisors from across the country, for its flagship annual conference Focus 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center. Monday’s event began with a keynote address from LPL Financial CEO Rich Steinmeier, who spoke to LPL’s role in driving the future of the wealth management industry.

“Focus is more than a conference — it’s a catalyst for transformation,” said Steinmeier. “As we gather here in San Diego, we’re not just celebrating what we’ve achieved; we’re charting the course for what comes next. Our advisors are the heartbeat of the wealth management industry, and together, we’re building a future that’s more connected, more personalized and more impactful.”

Steinmeier was joined by members of LPL’s executive leadership team who spoke to the firm’s commitment to innovation and transformation across wealth management and technology.

Executive Highlights

• Greg Gates, Chief Technology and Information Officer, explained how technology is central to and rapidly evolving within wealth management, requiring firms and advisors to adopt a tech-forward approach to meet client expectations. “Technology is no longer just an enabler — it’s a strategic partner in delivering better outcomes for advisors and their clients,” Gates noted.
• Aneri Jambusaria, Chief Wealth Officer, emphasized the importance of personalized, client-centered wealth management supported by LPL’s extensive expertise and tools. “It’s not enough for advice to be good,” noted Jambusaria. “It needs to be great — driving exceptional alpha, demonstrating the highest expertise and enabled by wealth tools and solutions that are among the best of the best.”

Technology to Make Doing Business Easier

From AI-powered efficiency to technology platform modernization, Gates and the LPL team showcased the firm’s latest innovations, including:

• Modernized Compensation Platform: LPL unveiled a $50 million investment to transform advisor compensation with AI-powered forecasting, multi-custody tracking and deep analytics — bringing clarity and intelligence to one of the most complex aspects of a financial practice.
• AI Advisor Solutions: LPL’s suite of AI tools continues to expand, with meeting management standout Jump automating prep, syncing with CRM systems and flagging personal details — saving advisors 30–45 minutes per client meeting and over 72,000 hours across the platform.
• Infrastructure and Security: Major investments in data centers, cloud infrastructure and a 24/7 security operations center reflect LPL’s commitment to delivering on its “security first” principle to help safeguard information on behalf of advisors and their clients.
• Platform Modernization: Enhancements to ClientWorks Rebalancer — a key component of LPL’s advisor platform — mean it now supports real-time model management and trade execution. And WealthVision Essentials, built with eMoney, is fully integrated to bring financial planning into every advisor-client conversation.

“Technology isn’t just a tool anymore—it’s the rails on which your business runs,” said Gates. “We’re building platforms that are secure, scalable and built for change, so advisors can compete and thrive.”

Wealth Management Powered by Technology and AI

LPL’s wealth strategy is deeply intertwined with its technology roadmap. During day one’s general session, Jambusaria highlighted a suite of innovations designed to deliver personalized advice at scale:

• Alts Connect and Alts Learning Hub: These platforms simplify access to alternative investments like hedge funds, private equity, private credit and real estate, and provide educational resources that empower advisors to meet the evolving needs of high-net-worth clients with confidence.
• Banking and Lending Solutions: A cash management account (CMA) that bridges short-term cash flow with long-term investment strategies is in pilot and will be fully integrated into ClientWorks and supported by a service center for advisors. LPL also unveiled plans to launch an in-house securities-backed lending solution in 2026.
• Expanded Separately Managed Account (SMA) Offerings: LPL Research is launching new equity and fixed income SMAs, backed by a team of 40 investment professionals managing $85B in assets.
• Business Exit Planning and Investment Banking: Advisors now have access to specialized support and strategic relationships with eight top investment banks to guide small business owners through successful exits.
• Model Wealth Portfolios (MWP): With over 350 SMA choices and new advisor sleeve capabilities, MWP helps advisors deliver personalization at scale, supported by top-quartile model performance.

Today, President and Chief Financial Officer Matt Audette will open the final general session with updates on operations, service and compliance improvements, and Chief Client Officer Matt Enyedi as well as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Christa Carone will share a thematic look at LPL’s new brand platform.

About LPL Financial

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 29,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $1.9 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 7 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com.

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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AvePoint (Nasdaq: AVPT), the global leader in data security, governance and resilience, today unveiled its modernized Global Partner Program, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its channel service delivery ecosystem and investing in partner growth. AvePoint’s new points-based system will accelerate growth by creating a supportive ecosystem that rewards active participation, tracks meaningful performance, and equips partners with the resources needed to succeed in the evolving service delivery market.

According to Canalys, managed IT services will outpace overall IT spending, expanding 12.6% to surpass US$600 billion, underscoring the strategic importance of this transition for both AvePoint and its partners. This shift is driven by significant growth for data security and governance, as organizations increasingly seek specialized expertise to secure their data, pursue AI readiness, and maintain compliance across multi-cloud environments.

The new points-based program is specifically designed to help AvePoint partners capitalize on this opportunity by rewarding the activities that drive success in these high-value service engagements. By focusing on engagement metrics rather than revenue alone, the program creates more predictable and sustainable pathways to partner profitability.

“Today’s channel landscape demands a more flexible approach that recognizes the diverse ways partners create value,” said Scott Sacket, Senior Vice President of Partner Strategy, AvePoint. “Our new points-based program acknowledges that successful partnerships are built on competency development, pre-sales engagement, and customer success in critical areas like data security. By rewarding these activities, we’re creating a framework that helps our partners transition to high-value service offerings while strengthening customer relationships.”

Key benefits of the new program include:

• Rewarding Engagement, Not Just Revenue: The new program recognizes that AvePoint’s most engaged partners aren’t just proving themselves through resale revenue, but rather through behavior that demonstrates their engagement with and commitment to their relationship with AvePoint, such as partner development, pre-sales lead generation activities, and recurring, services-based revenue generation.
• Flexible Path to Success: Partners advance through tiers based on engagement and expertise rather than revenue alone, enabling smaller but highly committed partners to access premium benefits and support, while also equipping larger partners with additional means to earn points such as renewal rates and co-marketing engagement.
• Comprehensive Enablement: AvePoint now offers expanded access to technical resources, certifications, and sales enablement tools that help partners build recurring revenue streams and increase customer retention. In addition, higher-tier partners now have access to white glove benefits designed to deepen their relationship with AvePoint.
• Business Development Support: Advanced partners gain access to lead sharing, co-sell support, business investment funds, and dedicated solution engineering resources to accelerate market expansion in data security and governance solutions.
• Recognition and Rewards: Partners earn official certifications, speaking engagements, and opportunities to showcase their stories globally based on demonstrated expertise and customer success.

Early pilot program participants have already seen significant benefits from the new approach.

“As a new partner, joining AvePoint’s program made perfect sense. It provided us with a clear, well-structured path and immediate rewards for onboarding, training, and sales activities, which was very motivating and reinforced the value of our relationship” said Timo Frank, Managing Director of Capricorn Consulting GmbH. “With transparent progression and robust technology supporting our customers, we look forward to continued growth together.”

AvePoint’s new partner engagement model directly benefits end users, who receive more knowledgeable support, faster issue resolution, and access to specialized expertise as partners invest more deeply in training, certifications, and customer success initiatives.

The partner program enhancements represent the latest in a series of strategic investments AvePoint has made to strengthen its channel ecosystem throughout the year, including the acquisition of Ydentic, the next-generation Elements platform launch, and new data security and optimization features.

To learn more about AvePoint’s Global Partner Program, visit https://www.avepoint.com/partners.

About AvePoint:

Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com.

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Progress’ semantic and graph RAG approach—featuring MarkLogic Server 12—delivers 33% higher LLM accuracy and faster discovery for customers

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS), the trusted provider of AI-powered digital experience and infrastructure software, today announced at Ai4 2025 the general availability of Progress® MarkLogic® Server 12. This latest release introduces advanced semantic search and graph Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) capabilities, empowering organizations to ground generative AI in their own trusted data—delivering more accurate, secure and context-aware results.

Unlike other solutions, MarkLogic Server 12 enables scalable, rapid, cost-effective retrieval, on-premises or in the cloud. Key features include native vector search, Virtual Views for ad-hoc analysis, BM25 relevance ranking and advanced semantic algorithms, all designed to maximize retrieval accuracy and efficiency for enterprise generative AI and analytics. Global research institutions and public sector organizations are already leveraging Progress’ semantic search and graph RAG capabilities to extract deeper insights from scientific, proprietary and public data.

The new capabilities are central to Progress’ semantic search and graph RAG approach, with customers participating in Proof-of-Concept reporting an average 33% increase in LLM response accuracy and a significant acceleration in information discovery time for subject matter experts (SMEs).

“Through the combination of Progress MarkLogic and Amazon Web Services with Datavid’s expertise, CAS executed a digital transformation—providing visibility, change agility, speed and performance. It has been a force multiplier, transforming dark data into insights. We cut our content acquisition to product delivery timeline from 18 months to just 90 days—accelerating time to market for a new product,” said Rodney Fulford, Data Engineering Senior Manager and Architect, CAS.

Additional Customer Highlights

Progress is democratizing the use of advanced semantic search and RAG capabilities for organizations across industries. Additional use cases for organizations adopting Progress’ semantic RAG approach include:

• A financial services firm improved LLM response accuracy from 70% to 95%, cutting SME research time from hours to minutes.
• A global pharmaceutical company accelerated policy and architecture document discovery to seconds, increasing correct answers by 73%.
• A leading agribusiness raised correct answer rates from 50% to 90% with an AI-driven R&D hub.
• A leading food technology provider achieved 99% accuracy and completeness from their LLM implementation.

“As AI matures, the real differentiator for enterprises will be how effectively they ground these models in trusted, context-rich data,” said John Ainsworth, EVP and General Manager, Application and Data Platform, Progress Software. “Our RAG-based technology is at the forefront of this shift—bridging the gap between unstructured content and actionable intelligence. We’re helping customers move beyond experimentation to build AI systems that are explainable, secure and deeply aligned with business goals.”

Progress is showcasing its semantic search and graph RAG approach at Ai4, North America’s largest artificial intelligence industry conference, taking place August 11–13, 2025, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Attendees can learn more during AI Strategist Philip Miller’s session, “Trusted AI: Unlock Data Value,” where he will demonstrate how organizations can unlock their data’s full potential through proven RAG methodologies.

MarkLogic Server 12 is available now. Learn more: https://www.progress.com/marklogic/server/latest-updates.

About Progress Software

Progress Software (Nasdaq: PRGS) empowers organizations to achieve transformational success in the face of disruptive change. Our software enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible AI-powered applications and digital experiences with agility and ease. Customers get a trusted provider in Progress, with the products, expertise and vision they need to succeed. Over 4 million developers and technologists at hundreds of thousands of enterprises depend on Progress. Learn more at www.progress.com.

Progress and MarkLogic are trademarks or registered trademarks of Progress Software Corporation and/or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates in the US and other countries. Any other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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