News•Feb 18, 2026
Elastic MES Platforms Shift Focus to Adaptive Manufacturing Architecture
MES platforms are moving to elastic, modular architectures, breaking the monolithic deployment model. Rockwell Automation’s elastic MES framework combines modular components, hybrid edge‑to‑cloud infrastructure, and industry‑specific templates, letting manufacturers add capabilities incrementally. The global MES market is projected to triple to $56.65 billion by 2034, with modular solutions promising faster ROI and OEE gains of up to 12 % as they scale. This shift forces ERP vendors to provide granular, bidirectional APIs and adapt to hybrid governance requirements.
By ERP Today
News•Feb 18, 2026
Everyone Uses Open Source, but Patching Still Moves Too Slowly
Enterprise security teams now rely on open source for core infrastructure, development pipelines, and production applications, yet patching cycles remain sluggish. TuxCare’s 2026 Open Source Landscape Report shows that 60% of recent incidents involved known vulnerabilities that were not patched...
By Help Net Security
News•Feb 18, 2026
Zest Equity Launches Zest Arrange and Zest Escrow Following FSRA Authorisation
Zest Equity, backed by Morgan Stanley and regional investors, launched two new FSRA‑regulated services—Zest Arrange and Zest Escrow—expanding its private‑market infrastructure platform. Zest Arrange digitizes end‑to‑end deal‑making workflows, while Zest Escrow provides a regulated escrow function with segregated UAE bank...
By FinSMEs
News•Feb 18, 2026
What Is Workato?
Workato is an enterprise‑grade integration and automation platform that connects apps through visual “recipes” and targets large organizations with complex ERP, legacy, and data‑warehouse systems. It emphasizes centralized IT governance, role‑based access, and custom connector development, resulting in longer implementation...
By Zapier – Blog
News•Feb 18, 2026
Octus: Private Credit & Deal Origination Insights – 2/16/2026
In the third quarter of 2025, Business Development Companies (BDCs) reported the highest non‑accrual rates among issuers in the Information Technology (23%) and Consumer Discretionary (22%) sectors. The data, released in Octus’s private‑credit briefing, shows a clear tilt toward software‑heavy...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 18, 2026
Seatrade Maritime Club Roundtable to Address Critical Industry Challenges at CMA Shipping 2026
The Seatrade Maritime Club will host an exclusive, closed‑door roundtable at CMA Shipping 2026, gathering senior maritime executives for candid discussions under the Chatham House Rule. The three sessions will address geopolitical trade disruptions, electronic navigation threats such as GPS spoofing,...
By Seatrade Maritime
News•Feb 18, 2026
Artociti Raises Rs 1 Cr on Shark Tank India at Rs 13.33 Cr Valuation
Artociti, a Bokaro‑based 3D wall‑art startup, secured Rs 1 crore on Shark Tank India in exchange for a 7.5% stake, placing its post‑money valuation at roughly Rs 13.33 crore. The funding, provided by investors Namita Thapar and Vineeta Singh, will finance a new manufacturing...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 18, 2026
Stop Overpaying For PDI
The PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI) is trading at roughly a 12% premium to its net asset value, delivering a near‑14% yield and monthly distributions. While its strong distribution history appeals to income investors, the fund’s leverage and sensitivity to...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 18, 2026
SatVu Raises £30M to Accelerate Its Constellation
UK‑based thermal‑imaging firm SatVu announced a £30 million equity raise, bringing its total financing to £60 million. The funding, sourced from the NATO Innovation Fund, British Business Bank and existing backers, will accelerate the deployment of its HotSat constellation after the on‑orbit...
By Payload
News•Feb 18, 2026
What to Do When Reddit Turns on Your Brand
Reddit’s community‑driven format can quickly amplify brand criticism, forcing fashion houses to confront negative narratives in real time. The article outlines a step‑by‑step playbook: set up listening tools, engage authentically, avoid corporate jargon, and leverage AMAs or moderated threads to...
By The Business of Fashion (BoF)
News•Feb 18, 2026
VEGEMITE VEGEMITE Partners up with Gout Gout in New Campaign via Thinkerbell Thinkerbell
The episode details VEGEMITE's new partnership with teenage sprint star Gout Gout, launched through Thinkerbell's 'Makes ’Em Mitey' campaign. It highlights the creative rollout—including secret jar releases, a joint film, OOH ads, and a custom gold‑and‑diamond VEGEMITE toast necklace—designed to position...
By Campaign Brief
News•Feb 18, 2026
The Norwegian Group Delivers Record Results for 2025 and Increases Dividend
The Norwegian Group posted a record operating profit of NOK 3.732 billion for 2025, the highest in its history, and a NOK 21 million EBIT in Q4 after a loss the previous year. Passenger traffic rose to 27.3 million for the full year, with Norwegian’s...
By Breaking Travel News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Banco Itaú Teams Up with iCapital to Enhance Private Markets Offering with New Tech Solution
Banco Itaú International and Banco Itaú (Suisse) have expanded their partnership with fintech platform iCapital, embedding iCapital’s technology into the bank’s private‑markets offering. The integration delivers an end‑to‑end digital ecosystem covering marketing, onboarding, documentation, reporting and analytics, and introduces iCapital’s...
By Crowdfund Insider
News•Feb 18, 2026
Early-Stage Biotechs Suffer in 2025 As VC Shuns Risk: PitchBook
Venture capital in biopharma rebounded in 2025, delivering $33.8 billion across 1,171 deals, but the capital is increasingly concentrated in late‑stage companies. Early‑stage startups received only 32% of the funding, down from over 40% during the pandemic surge, while median deal...
By BioSpace
News•Feb 18, 2026
TheKey’s CEO Plots Home Health Expansion
TheKey, a Delray, Florida‑based home‑care provider, is moving to add private‑pay nursing services in four new states, aiming for a total of six states by the end of 2026. The company is finalizing licensure for the southern half of California...
By Home Health Care News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Building Roads While Travelling Nowhere
Nigeria’s states received a record N33.27 trillion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee between January and November 2025, far exceeding the N25.46 trillion allocated in 2024. Despite the surge, per‑capita spending on health and education remains dismally low, with implementation rates of only...
By BusinessDay (Nigeria)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Rising Costs Reshape Canadian Retail Development
Canadian retail development is confronting a new cost regime, with construction, labour and soft‑costs rising to a permanent higher baseline. Developers, tenants and investors are forced to recalibrate rent expectations and yield targets, creating a three‑way tug‑of‑war over profitability. Necessity‑anchored...
By Retail Insider Canada
News•Feb 18, 2026
55 Years of Partnership and the New Dawn in China–Nigeria Bilateral Relations
China and Nigeria celebrated 55 years of diplomatic ties, marking a shift toward deeper economic integration. The partnership, upgraded to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in September 2024, now emphasizes higher‑value trade and industrial transformation. A new Zero‑Tariff Agreement grants qualifying...
By BusinessDay (Nigeria)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Macy’s Is Drawing on Events Like the Thanksgiving Day Parade to Grow Its Creator Program
Macy’s is scaling its Style Crew influencer program in 2026, aiming to grow from roughly 600 members to 1,000 by adding more in‑person events tied to marquee assets like the Thanksgiving Day Parade. The creator storefronts have generated a 478%...
By Modern Retail
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News•Feb 18, 2026
Thinkific Vs. Kajabi: Which Online Course Creator Is Best? [2026]
Thinkific and Kajabi dominate the online course‑creation market, but they serve different priorities. Thinkific focuses on robust course building and advanced assessment tools at a lower price point, while Kajabi delivers an all‑in‑one solution with superior marketing, live streaming, and...
By Zapier – Blog
News•Feb 18, 2026
Global Shop Solutions AI Tools Streamline Manufacturing Processes
Global Shop Solutions launched two AI‑driven modules—AI Accounts Payable Automation and AI Sales Order Entry—integrated into its ERP platform. The AP tool scans invoices, extracts key data and matches them to purchase orders, eliminating manual entry and reducing errors. The...
By Modern Machine Shop
News•Feb 18, 2026
Why Gucci Should Emulate Burberry to Rediscover Its Touch
Gucci’s Q4 sales slumped 10% year‑on‑year, pulling Kering’s overall revenue down 10% to €14.7 billion in 2025. CEO Luca de Meo, appointed in September, flagged the dip as a low point but promised a disciplined rebound in 2026. The group has already...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 18, 2026
Boutique Bubble-Tea Chain Chicha San Chen Plans 30 Stores
Chicha San Chen, a Taiwanese boutique bubble‑tea chain, announced plans to open 30 Australian stores within three years, expanding from its six‑store footprint in New South Wales. The brand entered Australia in January 2023 with a Sydney flagship and launched...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 18, 2026
Accusing Superior of Hating Women Warranted Sacking, but Decision Was Harsh
The Fair Work Commission ordered the reinstatement of a National Jet Express pilot who was dismissed for alleging her superior "hated women" and other personal criticisms. While the employer proved the comments breached a workplace policy, the Commission deemed the...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Feb 18, 2026
US Market | Inflation, AI and Hiring Trends in Focus as Fed's Mary Daly Outlines Policy Priorities
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly warned that while artificial intelligence could eventually lift productivity, the Federal Reserve must still ensure inflation moves sustainably lower. She highlighted the limited macro evidence of an AI‑driven productivity surge and cautioned that narrow...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
CBD Retail Vacancies Fall to Lowest Rate on Record
Australia’s central business district retail vacancy rate fell to a record low of 10.4% in the second half of 2025, according to CBRE. Sydney led the market with a 4.3% vacancy rate, followed by Melbourne at 6.5%. Adelaide’s vacancy rose...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 18, 2026
GoBoult Posts Rs 763 Cr Revenue, Profit Shoots up 10X
GoBoult Audio reported FY25 revenue of Rs 763 crore, a 10% increase over the prior year, while its net profit exploded to Rs 24 crore, a ten‑fold jump. The company achieved this by tightening cost controls, cutting material expenses by 2.7% and managing overhead...
By Entrackr
News•Feb 18, 2026
BIBL: Biblical Values-Focused Strategy Outperforming In 2026 Has Disadvantages, A Hold
The Inspire 100 ETF (BIBL) offers exposure to 100 U.S. large‑cap companies screened for biblical alignment. In 2026 the fund outperformed the S&P 500 benchmark IVV, largely because of a heavier tilt toward cyclical sectors and zero allocation to communications. Over the...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 18, 2026
India’s AIF Industry Crosses Rs 15 Lakh Crore as Domestic Capital & Liquidity Reshape Private Markets
India’s alternative investment fund (AIF) sector has crossed the ₹15.05 lakh crore mark, underscoring rapid scale and emerging maturity. Equity‑oriented AIFs have delivered roughly 8.7 % alpha over the BSE Sensex across multiple cycles, highlighting consistent outperformance. Domestic investors now contribute about 55 %...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Infosys Shares in Focus on AI-First Framework to Capture $400 Bn Services Opportunity. What Are Brokerages Saying?
Infosys unveiled its AI‑first value framework, Topaz, aimed at capturing a $300‑$400 billion services opportunity by 2030. The platform is already embedded in 90 % of its top 200 clients, contributing 5.5 % of revenue, and supports new partnerships such as Infosys‑Cognition and...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
FWC to Reconsider Reinstatement for Worker Accused of "Deplorable Racism"
The Fair Work Commission’s order to reinstate a Cowra Meat employee will be reconsidered after the employer proved that key evidence of alleged misconduct was not merely hearsay. The original ruling upheld the dismissal for failing to give notice but...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Tata AI Sakhi Immersion Programme Empowers 1,553 Rural Women Artisans, Entrepreneurs
The Tata Group launched the AI Sakhi Immersion Programme at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, training 1,553 women artisans and entrepreneurs from six states. Participants were divided into artisanal, basic digital, and advanced digital cohorts and received one‑on‑one mentorship...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 18, 2026
LIC's Rs 17.5 Lakh Crore Portfolio Goes Against the Wind: IT Stocks in, Banks Out
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), the nation’s largest domestic institutional investor, dramatically re‑balanced its ₹17.83 lakh crore portfolio in the December quarter. It poured roughly ₹5.4 billion into top IT names – TCS, HCL Technologies and Coforge – lifting IT holdings from...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
Netweb Tech Shares Jump 4% After Launch of ‘Make in India’ AI Supercomputing Systems Powered by NVIDIA
Netweb Technologies India announced its ‘Make in India’ AI supercomputing portfolio, featuring the desktop‑sized Tyrone Camarero Spark and the larger GB200 system built on NVIDIA’s Blackwell‑Grace architecture. The Spark delivers 1 petaflop of AI performance with 128 GB unified memory, while the...
By The Economic Times – Markets
News•Feb 18, 2026
India AI Impact Summit 2026: A Leap Towards India’s AI Future
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 convened leaders from tech, finance, and creative sectors to showcase India’s push toward AI‑first commerce and culture. Cashfree, Mastercard and Swiggy announced AI‑native payment solutions that embed transactions directly into conversational interfaces. Thales highlighted...
By ET CIO (India)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Godrej Properties Gets Abhimanyu Rathore as Head-HR, Mumbai Zone
Godrej Properties has appointed Abhimanyu Rathore as head of HR for its Mumbai zone, bringing over a decade of cross‑industry experience. Rathore previously led HR functions at Tata Consumer Products, VOIS, and the ready‑to‑drink business, overseeing talent strategy and digital...
By HR Katha (India)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Cars24 Launches Campaign Offering Lifetime Warranty and 30-Day Return Policy for Used Cars
Cars24, India’s leading auto‑tech platform, has launched a brand campaign with agency Talented that introduces two industry‑first guarantees for used‑car buyers – a Lifetime Warranty and a 30‑day Return Policy. The campaign features CEO Himanshu Ratnoo presenting “family promises” in...
By Campaign Brief Asia
News•Feb 18, 2026
Why a Merger Could Be the Death of Myer and David Jones
The rise of online shopping—now exceeding 20% of sales for both Myer and David Jones—is forcing Australian department stores to rethink their brick‑and‑mortar models. Myer is pivoting to a vertically integrated, aspirational brand by acquiring Premier Investments’ apparel portfolio and...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 18, 2026
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis – 2/16/2026
Business development companies (BDCs) have seen their share price to net asset value (NAV) ratios slip lower as investors anticipate reduced base rates and grapple with heightened software sector exposure. The average price‑to‑NAV now sits below 95%, reflecting a widening...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 18, 2026
Media33 Appoints Ex-Spark Foundry Managing Director Pete Butler to Managing Partner Role
Media33 announced the appointment of Pete Butler, former Managing Director of Spark Foundry, as its new Managing Partner effective 1 March 2026. Butler will collaborate with the executive team to drive the agency’s next growth phase, enhance client partnerships, and boost strategic and...
By Campaign Brief
News•Feb 18, 2026
Cruising the Startup Ocean: Navigating Limits without Slowing Down
The article reflects on how early‑stage startups thrive by compressing timelines that would take months in corporate settings into days, driven by a CEO’s relentless vision. It highlights examples such as accelerating a certification from three months to a week...
By e27
News•Feb 18, 2026
KCE: Not So Convinced By The AI Scare
The Valkyrie Trading Society argues that the State Street SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) is not materially threatened by the recent AI‑scare or large‑language‑model automation. While asset‑management revenues are already pressured by passive‑investment competition, AI is unlikely to accelerate...
By Seeking Alpha – ETFs & Funds
News•Feb 18, 2026
Westpac: China Must Shift to Proactive Policy in 2026 to Sustain Growth
China met its official 5.0% GDP target in 2025, largely on the back of robust export growth to Asia, Europe and Latin America. Manufacturing investment, particularly in electric vehicles and electronics, remained resilient, while overall fixed‑asset investment fell 3.8% and...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 18, 2026
Are AI Agents Worth the Investment?
DigitalOcean’s February 2026 Currents report shows that more than half of organisations deploying AI agents have observed productivity and time savings, with 53% reporting gains. Around a third (32%) say agents reduce the need for additional hires, while 44% note...
By HRD (Human Capital Magazine) US
News•Feb 18, 2026
Webcast: Best and Emerging Practices in Flexible Work
The HR Daily Premium webcast explores how organizations can transition from rigid office mandates to treating flexible work as a standard operating model. It outlines strategies for building a culture that supports flexibility, handling limited‑option scenarios, and sustaining high performance...
By HR Daily (Australia)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Understanding the U.S. Coast Guard’s Maritime Cybersecurity Framework
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System rule took effect in July 2025, imposing mandatory cybersecurity and incident‑response plans for U.S.-flagged vessels, OCS facilities and MTSA‑covered sites. Owners must appoint a Cybersecurity Officer, enforce account lockouts, maintain...
By The Maritime Executive
News•Feb 18, 2026
Step One Half-Year Loss Prompts Call for ‘Urgency’ in Reset
Step One reported a 24.5% revenue decline to $36.3 million and a 203% drop in net profit after tax, posting a $8.4 million loss for the first half of FY 2026. The company booked a $10.9 million provision for slow‑moving legacy inventory, highlighting challenges...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 18, 2026
Rethinking Value in B2B Services: Why Real Results Don’t Happen Overnight
The article argues that B2B service providers and clients often chase instant, headline‑grabbing metrics, but genuine value emerges from structured processes, strategic alignment, and continuous execution. Real transformation is measured by capability building, system clarity, and sustained outcomes rather than...
By e27
News•Feb 18, 2026
RBNZ Leave Cash Rate on Hold, as Expected
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept its official cash rate unchanged at 2.25%, matching market expectations. While inflation stays above the 2% target, slower wage growth and softened demand reduce immediate pressure for further hikes. The RBNZ modestly raised...
By ForexLive — Feed
News•Feb 18, 2026
Singapore & Its 4 Major Telcos Fend Off Chinese Hackers
Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency and the nation’s four major telcos (M1, Simba Telecom, Singtel, StarHub) launched the "Cyber Guardian" operation, expelling the China‑linked threat actor UNC3886 after an 11‑month campaign. The attackers breached critical network segments but did not steal...
By Dark Reading