Wednesday, September 16, 2026

The Estée Lauder Companies Announces Partnership with Profound to Expand AI Visibility Across Its Global Brand Portfolio

 Partnership enables the company to lead prestige beauty's transition to AI-powered discovery while better understanding how consumers discover, evaluate, and engage with its brands across AI answer engines


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced a global strategic partnership with Profound, the category-defining AI marketing platform, advancing its ambition to be prestige beauty’s leader in AI-native discovery. The partnership will provide the company with visibility into how its full portfolio of brands is represented across leading generative AI platforms, as well as opportunities to optimize that representation. This partnership establishes the company as the first in prestige beauty to deploy Profound’s capabilities globally across the company’s full portfolio and operationalize Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI marketing at scale.


As consumers increasingly turn to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI assistants to discover products, compare recommendations, and seek personalized beauty advice before a purchase, The Estée Lauder Companies is partnering with Profound to define the next era of beauty discovery.


This partnership will equip the company with a unified view of how its brands appear across major AI search platforms globally, providing insight into when and how they are recommended and where opportunities exist to improve visibility and accuracy. The company will then use these insights and Profound’s agentic tools to optimize content across brands’ product description pages, blogs, YouTube channels, and content creation at scale — ensuring product information, ingredients, claims, and benefits are optimized for consumer visibility and easier for large language models to understand and surface to consumers.


“The way people discover beauty is being rewritten in real time, and we intend to shape that shift rather than reacting to it,” said Aude Gandon, Global Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies. “This partnership gives every brand in our portfolio the ability to show up distinctly, consistently, and accurately wherever our consumers are asking for recommendations. Our work with Profound is a natural extension of how we already think about culture, community, and commerce working together — and it puts us at the front of an industry-wide transition.”


“The Estée Lauder Companies recognizes that understanding how its brands are represented across AI is now essential to serving consumers wherever they choose to discover products and information,” said James Cadwallader, CEO and Co-founder, Profound. “Through this partnership, the company is now approaching GEO in the way the best marketers approach any platform shift: early, comprehensively, and with real operational commitment. Enabling this strategy at scale across an entire prestige beauty portfolio sets a new bar for what enterprise AI visibility strategy looks like in this category.”


By bringing enterprise-wide AI representation insights into its One Operating Ecosystem, The Estée Lauder Companies is strengthening its ability to understand how consumers encounter its brands across emerging digital touchpoints, respond to evolving needs, and deliver more relevant experiences across its global portfolio.


About The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.


The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The Company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary, NIOD, Avestan and Loopha, and Balmain Beauty.


About Profound


Profound is the fastest-growing AI marketing platform used by 16% of the Fortune 500, including Comcast and Walmart, and innovators like Ramp, MongoDB, and Figma. It is the workbench where marketers research, write, report, and collaborate with their AI Marketer to ensure their brand is chosen by the Answer Engines consumers increasingly rely on.


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The LYCRA Company Appoints Hua Du as Chief Executive Officer

 WILMINGTON, Del. - Tuesday, 15. September 2026



(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that Hua Du has been appointed chief executive officer, effective September 14, as the company enters its next chapter following the successful completion of its financial restructuring. Du succeeds Dean Williams, who served as interim chief executive officer and will continue in his role as chief financial officer.


Du brings 30 years of leadership experience in the specialty chemical and biotech-based industries, driving transformational growth across global businesses. Du most recently served as CEO of Grobest Group, a private equity-backed animal nutrition business, where he led a comprehensive operational turnaround culminating in the company's sale. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership roles at Rhodia (later acquired by Solvay) and managed electronic materials businesses across Asia for Rohm and Haas, later acquired by Dow Chemical.


“We are pleased to welcome Hua as The LYCRA Company’s next CEO,” said Bruce Rubin, executive chairman of the company’s board of directors. “With his extensive technical expertise, operational leadership, and global customer focus, we are confident that Hua has the experience and vision to help shape a successful future for the business. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Dean Williams for his leadership as interim CEO during this period of transition.”


“The LYCRA Company is built on a legacy of innovation, operational excellence, globally trusted brands, and deep expertise in fiber and materials science,” said Du. "I am honored to join this exceptional organization as we unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.”


About The LYCRA Company


The LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries and owns the leading consumer brands: LYCRA®, LYCRA HyFit®, LYCRA® T400®, COOLMAX®, THERMOLITE®, ELASPAN®, SUPPLEX® and TACTEL®. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, United States, The LYCRA Company is recognized worldwide for its high-quality products, technical expertise, and marketing support. The LYCRA Company focuses on adding value to its customers’ products by developing unique innovations designed to meet the consumer’s need for comfort and lasting performance. Learn more at thelycracompany.com.


 


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Tuesday, September 15, 2026

QurCan Therapeutics Enters Strategic Research and Collaboration Agreement with Lilly to Advance Nucleic Acid Therapies for Central and Peripheral Nervous System Diseases

 TORONTO - Tuesday, 15. September 2026 AETOSWire  


Multi-program collaboration leveraging QurCan’s TERP™ polymer-lipid nanoparticle delivery platform


Lilly to make a strategic investment in QurCan


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- QurCan Therapeutics (“QurCan”), a biotechnology company pioneering non-viral, polymer-lipid nanoparticle (PLNP) delivery of genetic medicines through its proprietary TERP™ (Target-Engineered Responsive Polymer) platform, today announced an exclusive research and collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (“Lilly”) for the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS).


Lilly and QurCan will collaborate on multiple research programs focused on the development of PLNP-enabled genetic medicine therapeutics for CNS and PNS delivery. Through this collaboration, QurCan will be responsible for optimizing genetic medicine therapeutics using its TERP platform, and Lilly will be responsible for further research, clinical development, and commercialization of the selected programs.


“This collaboration with Lilly represents a validation of our PLNP technology platform and its potential to address some of the most challenging delivery problems in genetic medicine,” said Mohammad Ali Amini, Chief Executive Officer of QurCan. “The CNS and PNS remain among the most underserved areas in genetic medicine delivery, and we believe our non-viral approach offers a differentiated and versatile solution across various nucleotide cargos. We are thrilled to work with Lilly, a company with unparalleled expertise in neuroscience drug development and commercialization, to bring these therapies to patients who urgently need them.”


Under the terms of the agreement, QurCan will receive an upfront payment as well as a strategic investment from Lilly. QurCan is eligible to receive research support payments together with research, development and commercial milestone payments up to US$237 million per program in addition to tiered royalties on global net sales of commercialized products.


ABOUT QURCAN THERAPEUTICS


QurCan Therapeutics is a Toronto-based biotechnology company developing next-generation genetic medicines for diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems. QurCan’s proprietary TERP™ (Target-Engineered Responsive Polymer) platform enables repeat-dosable systemic and targeted polymer-lipid nanoparticle enabled delivery of mRNA, DNA, and oligonucleotide payloads to disease-relevant cell populations. For more information, visit www.qurcan.com.


 


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Unifocus Launches AI-Powered Platform to Transform Workforce and Operations Management in Hospitality

   DALLAS - Tuesday, 15. September 2026 AETOSWire  



Combining enterprise-grade labor and operations technology on an AI-native platform, Unifocus Claira redefines workforce management and enables hospitality teams to make faster, more informed decisions.


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global hospitality technology provider, Unifocus, has announced the launch of its newest AI platform, Unifocus Claira.


Unifocus Claira is an industry first end-to-end workforce management and operations platform, purpose-built to give hoteliers and above-property hospitality organizations complete visibility across the workforce lifecycle through one cohesive system.


By replacing the patchwork of disconnected tools, multiple technology stacks and siloed data systems that have traditionally been used to manage labor and operations processes, Unifocus Claira delivers one connected AI-native platform, providing customers with a comprehensive and organized view of their workforce and operations data. This unified data foundation powers advanced AI capabilities designed to accelerate decision-making, improve operational performance and drive business growth.


Importantly, Unifocus Claira is also the first end-to-end platform of its calibre, purpose-built specifically for the select service segment – a market that has historically been underserved by enterprise-grade workforce technology.


The platform delivers a complete view of labor and operations across forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, operational delivery, measurement and reporting in one platform:


Labor: Enhanced demand forecasting, zero-based budgeting, planning and scheduling, time and attendance.

Operations: Visibility across housekeeping, service, maintenance, inspection, and inventory.

Performance Insights: Advanced AI-powered labor and operations analytics that turns data into actionable insights

Ask Claira: A natural-language AI assistant tool delivers answers, recommendations, and takes action in real time.

Backed by Unifocus’ more than 25 years of deep industry expertise, Unifocus Claira is built for the needs of hospitality today and for the future, delivering the capabilities hoteliers actually need to strategically manage their business. The intuitive user experience and rapid onboarding process enables teams to get up and running quickly on the solution. AI is embedded throughout the platform, moving beyond reporting to provide practical, day-to-day recommendations, from optimizing schedules to supporting compliance to identifying when tasks should be reassigned. By turning operational data into actionable guidance, Unifocus Claira enables hospitality leaders to respond faster to changing business needs, improve performance and minimize operational risk.


For on-property teams, this means less time spent managing spreadsheets and disconnected systems, and more time focused on people and guest experience. With greater visibility into workforce costs, productivity and profitability, managers can make more informed decisions while creating a better experience for both employees and guests.


Above-property teams gain greater access to portfolio-level insights as they quickly view metrics through corporate dashboards, enabling them to proactively engage on-property teams, quickly address changing business needs, and ensure a high level of guest satisfaction and profitability.


“Hospitality leaders have never needed greater visibility into their people, operations and performance, yet many are still working across disconnected systems and data,” said John Lockyer, CEO of Unifocus. “Unifocus Claira changes that by simplifying hoteliers’ technology needs and bringing labor, operations, and AI together in one purpose-built platform. We’re putting intelligent, actionable insights directly into the hands of hospitality teams so they can make better decisions faster and ultimately gain more time to focus on what matters most - their people and their guests.”


Unifocus Claira redefines workforce management, now with a complete view across labor and operations. This marks a new chapter for hospitality technology, giving operators the tools and intelligence to keep pace with a rapidly evolving industry. For Select Service operators in particular, it represents a significant step towards a more connected, responsive and data-driven approach to running their businesses.


 


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Quectel Announces Launch of Tarrius to Deliver Next-Generation Precision Positioning Solutions for Demanding Field Applications

MUNICH - Tuesday, 15. September 2026



(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of Tarrius, a new precision technology solution focused on advancing spatial intelligence.


Operating across APAC, Latin America, EMEA and China, Tarrius combines advanced positioning technology and specialist industry expertise with Quectel’s global engineering, manufacturing, and service capabilities, to deliver dependable, high-accuracy solutions for demanding field applications including surveying and mapping, deformation monitoring and machine guidance. Tarrius combines precision positioning, reliable connectivity and efficient data transmission to enable more accurate, streamlined digital workflows in the field.


“Tarrius is built around a simple promise, a precision you can build on. We’re combining centimetre- to millimetre-level positioning with seamless connectivity and efficient data transmission to create dependable digital workflows for demanding surveying, monitoring and construction applications,” commented Windy Fang, GNSS Product Director, Quectel. “We can offer customers not just advanced technology, but a dependable long-term partner wherever they operate.”


Tarrius is launching with a broad portfolio of high-precision GNSS products for surveying and mapping, deformation monitoring and machine guidance that will be demonstrated at INTERGEO and will be commercially available in November 2026. The range includes GNSS receivers, reference stations, field controllers, monitoring and guidance receivers and high-precision antennas, alongside Tarrius software for managing field work, correction services and monitoring projects. Together, the portfolio gives customers the tools they need to collect, manage and use accurate positioning data throughout their day-to-day operations.


For surveying professionals, the compact TR10 combines visual AR stakeout with calibration-free tilt compensation and RTKHOLD technology, while the TR12 adds dual cameras and an integrated laser rangefinder for measurements in locations that are difficult or impractical to reach. The TR12B provides a dedicated base station option, with a built-in 5W UHF radio offering coverage of up to 15km and a rugged design for demanding field environments.


The portfolio also addresses permanent installations and specialist applications. The TR09N is designed for continuous operation as a GNSS reference station, combining full-constellation tracking with global 4G LTE connectivity and low power consumption. For deformation monitoring, the TR07M brings together millimetre-level positioning, automatic data collection and transmission, and cloud and edge processing, while the TR07B provides an integrated base station solution for distributing GNSS correction data. The range is completed by the TR05G, a heading and guidance receiver designed for machine control applications.


Tarrius will be showcasing its new product portfolio at INTERGEO in Munich at stand C6D102 on 15th – 17th September.


About Tarrius


Tarrius provides high-precision GNSS solutions backed by more than 15 years of expertise in positioning, wireless communications and IoT technology, supporting professionals who survey, map and shape the world around us.


Find out more www.tarrius.com or on our LinkedIn page.


About Quectel


Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we are a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider backed by outstanding support and services.


With a worldwide team of over 8,900 professionals, we lead the way in delivering end-to-end IoT solutions, spanning cellular, GNSS, satellite, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, high-performance antennas, value-added services and full turnkey offerings including ODM services and system integration.


With regional offices and support across the globe, our international leadership is devoted to advancing IoT and helping build a smarter world.


For more information, please visit: www.quectel.com or LinkedIn


 


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Rimini Street and Datacom Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI Adoption and Drive IT Optimisation Across ANZ

 SYDNEY - Tuesday, 15. September 2026 AETOSWire Print 



Collaboration delivers expert third-party support for Oracle and SAP, keeping systems secure, compliant and stable for immediate Agentic AI ERP innovation while freeing up capital for growth and profitability


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rimini Street Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™ and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, today announced a strategic partnership with Datacom, one of Australasia’s largest homegrown technology services and solutions providers. The reseller agreement will see Datacom offer Rimini Support™ for Oracle and SAP software to its public and private sector customers across Australia and New Zealand.


This collaboration brings together Rimini Street's third-party software support, trusted by thousands of leading organisations including Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government agencies, with Datacom’s extensive market presence and implementation expertise. As part of its core platforms portfolio, Datacom will offer level 4 support services, security and compliance solutions, powered by Rimini Street, to its clients on perpetually licensed versions of Oracle and SAP software, without needing to upgrade or give up their licenses.


The partnership enables Datacom to offer a compelling value proposition: clients benefit from expert support services, significant savings on their enterprise software support of up to 90% of total costs and the ability to redirect IT budget and talent towards strategic initiatives such as digital transformation, cloud migration and AI-driven projects for greater competitive advantage and growth.


“This is a first-of-its-kind partnership for Rimini Street in this region, and we are excited to join forces with a technology leader like Datacom at a pivotal moment, when economic pressures and the urgency to accelerate AI adoption intersect,” said Shirley Riddick, GVP and regional GM, ANZ, Rimini Street. “Rimini Street and Datacom together can help organisations maximise the full value of their current investments, reduce operating risk and leapfrog innovation by deploying Agentic AI in weeks, not months, on top of their existing systems.”


“We are excited to partner with Rimini Street to enhance our service offerings. This partnership allows Datacom to provide our clients across ANZ with a proven solution that helps to extend the life and value of their enterprise software investments so they can continue on their AI journeys. It aligns perfectly with our commitment to helping customers solve their biggest challenges and achieve their strategic goals," said Dave Payne, director, Core Platforms, Australia and New Zealand, Datacom.


To learn more about partnering with Rimini Street visit riministreet.com/partners/.


About Rimini Street, Inc.


Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a proven, trusted global provider of end-to-end, mission-critical enterprise software support, managed services and innovative Agentic AI ERP solutions, and is the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software. The Company has signed thousands of IT service contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organisations who have leveraged the Rimini Smart Path™ methodology to achieve better operational outcomes, billions of US dollars in savings and fund AI and other innovation.


To learn more, please visit www.riministreet.com, and connect with Rimini Street on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.


About Datacom


Built on strong values, Datacom has grown to be one of the region's leading locally owned technology businesses. We work across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people's lives by turning the imaginable into reality. Datacom supports customers through a broad range of services and solutions that span technology, operations, digital services and products, all underpinned by robust industry experience and insight. With nearly 6,000 people working across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, Datacom is truly world-class in capability and proudly local at heart. For more information, visit www.datacom.com.


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Kinaxis Advances Operational Orchestration Vision with Agentic AI at Kinexions EMEA 2026

 Global brands including Bosch, Castrol, Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages, and Moët Hennessy take the stage in Barcelona as Kinaxis sets the direction for the next era of supply chain


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX:KXS), a global leader in AI-powered supply chain planning and orchestration, will bring together some of the world’s most innovative supply chain leaders at Kinexions EMEA 2026 from October 26-28. Building on the operational orchestration vision Kinaxis introduced earlier this year, the conference offers an inside look at how leading organizations are harnessing AI innovation and agentic capabilities to help supply chain leaders make better decisions, coordinate action across the business and drive measurable outcomes.


From AI Potential to Operational Impact


As organizations continue to invest heavily in AI, many struggle to translate intelligence into action - just 12% of supply chain leaders consider themselves AI leaders, despite widespread deployment of AI capabilities. Kinaxis CEO Razat Gaurav and Executive Vice President, EMEA, Fabienne Cêtre, will open the mainstage with an exploration of the market forces reshaping global supply chains and how operational orchestration is helping organizations bridge that gap by connecting people, processes, data, and AI across the enterprise. This welcome session will be livestreamed globally.


The mainstage program will offer a look at the technologies reshaping supply chain and how AI is evolving from a decision-support tool into an operational partner.


Andrew Bell, Chief Product Officer, will showcase what’s ahead for Kinaxis, including the continued evolution of Maestro and a closer look at how innovations in AI-powered orchestration will help supply chain teams respond faster and align decisions across functions.

Manik Sharma, Chief of Agentic Solutions, will build on this with a deeper look at how forward deployed engineering (FDE) teams are working alongside organizations to move agentic AI into real enterprise environments and accelerate measurable value.

“Supply chains are operating in an environment where the speed and complexity of decision-making have fundamentally changed,” said Razat Gaurav, CEO of Kinaxis. “AI is creating an entirely new frontier for supply chain, but technology alone doesn’t create business value. At Kinexions North America, we introduced our vision for operational orchestration to move from decisions to outcomes in a more connected way. Since then, we’ve been turning that vision into real capabilities for our customers and partners globally. In Barcelona, we’ll show attendees how it’s becoming a reality and what it means for the future of supply chain.”


Keynote: Human Performance in an AI-Powered World


Taking the stage as the featured keynote speaker is Dr. James Hewitt, human performance scientist, author, and expert on performance under pressure. Drawing on research spanning Formula 1 to Fortune 500 organizations, Hewitt will explore why human judgment and trust matter more as AI takes on greater autonomy. That balance between human judgment and intelligent technology will carry throughout the event as Kinaxis explores what an increasingly agentic world means for the future of the supply chain industry and its leaders.


Three Days of Insight, Innovation and Community


Attendees will hear directly from global leaders at Bosch, Castrol, Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages, Moët Hennessy and more about how they are navigating complex global supply chains, volatility and changing business demands. Kinexions EMEA will offer dedicated product showcases, expert-led sessions and hands-on bootcamps to move the conversation from concept to experience, giving attendees the opportunity to explore the technologies and approaches behind Kinaxis' vision for operational orchestration. The program will also offer opportunities to connect with partners and peers, along with the Women in Supply Chain Breakfast, a dedicated forum for leadership and celebrating the women helping to move the industry forward.


Kinexions EMEA 2026 takes place October 26–28 at the Grand Hyatt Barcelona.


View the agenda HERE

Registration is open HERE


About Kinaxis


Kinaxis is a leader in modern supply chain planning and orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro, combines proprietary technologies and techniques that provide full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.


Source: Kinaxis Inc.


 


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