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Manifest has joined Chainguard's Athena Coalition, an initiative aimed at identifying open-source software risk inside commercial software products. The announcement was carried by Business Wire and picked up by outlets including Yahoo Finance. The coalition brings companies together to improve visibility into the open-source components embedded in software supply chains, a growing concern after a series of high-profile supply chain attacks.

Accenture and osapiens have announced a project to make packaging company DS Smith's global supply chain more transparent and compliant with evolving EU regulations. The initiative is aimed at helping DS Smith meet incoming sustainability and supply chain due diligence requirements from the European Union. The announcement was carried by Business Wire.

HealthPartners and Essentia Health have announced a combination aimed at improving access, quality and affordability of care. The two nonprofit health organizations said joining forces would strengthen services across the regions they serve, with the announcement issued jointly through Business Wire and the organizations themselves. Further details on structure, timing and financial terms were not included in the initial announcements.

Comcast announced the deployment of fiber sensing technology across its broadband network, aimed at improving network intelligence and reliability. The system uses the fiber-optic infrastructure itself to detect and locate issues, helping the company respond faster to outages and potential disruptions. The announcement was distributed via Business Wire and picked up by regional outlets, drawing attention within the telecom and internet infrastructure sector.

Healthtech startup Kanurra has raised $6.5 million in new funding, announcing plans to use the capital to reduce drug costs for patients. The funding round was picked up by major financial outlets including Yahoo Finance and Business Wire. The move comes as prescription drug affordability remains a pressing concern for patients and health systems, drawing attention to startups promising lower medication prices.

Payment industry coverage highlights that money movement operates on different clocks: instant payment networks process in seconds, while card networks, ACH and wire systems settle on batch schedules that can lag by hours or days. Five key points outline how these timing mismatches affect businesses managing cash flow, settlement risk and reconciliation, and why faster rails have not yet made payments uniformly instant.

A Columbus man has pleaded guilty to laundering more than $1 million tied to a business email compromise scheme, in which fraudsters pose as company contacts to divert payments. The plea highlights how such scams, which trick businesses into wiring funds to criminals, are increasingly ensnaring money mules and launderers who face federal charges.

AI company Veritone has announced a partnership with ATP Media, the broadcasting arm of the men's professional tennis tour, aimed at unlocking new revenue from historic tennis footage. The deal will use Veritone's technology to archive, tag and license the sport's greatest moments to broadcasters and brands. The announcement was made via a Business Wire press release.

Scala.AI has appointed Asic Demberel, a technology leader from Amazon, as its new Chief Technology Officer, according to a company announcement distributed by Business Wire. The move signals the AI company's push to strengthen its technical leadership as competition for senior engineering talent in artificial intelligence intensifies.

Brightfin has announced Budget Clarity AI, a new tool designed to give finance and IT leaders on-demand financial analysis, described by the company as putting a financial analyst at their fingertips. The announcement, made via Business Wire, positions the product as a way to help organizations gain clearer insight into budgets and technology spending. Reaction so far is limited, as the news has only just been released.

West Shore Home has acquired Wonder Windows, Showers & Baths, a home improvement company, as part of its expansion into western and central New York. The deal, announced via Business Wire, adds Wonder Windows' operations and customer base to West Shore Home's growing footprint in the region, strengthening its presence in windows, showers and bath remodeling services.