Shaping Influence

Cloudways, part of DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DOCN), the simplest scalable cloud for digital native enterprises, today announces Managed AI Agents, a new product line designed to simplify how developers, engineers, agencies and businesses deploy and manage AI agents. The new offering launches with OpenClaw and Hermes as its first two Managed AI Agents, with additional open-source AI agents planned over time.

XPEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XPEL), a leading provider of protective films and coatings, and acclaimed car customizer and TV personality, Will Castro, today announced that Season 2 of 'Unique Academy USA' will debut August 18th on the ROKU platform. The new season expands the program's reach, enrolling 15 new students - between the ages of 13 and 22 - in hands-on training designed to prepare the students for careers in the automotive technician and aftermarket industry.

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PayRange LLC, a pioneer in mobile payment solutions for unattended retail, today announced a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Electrolux Professional that enables utilization of PayRange's patented mobile payment technology as part of Electrolux Professional's payment solution offering towards laundry business customers and end customers.

Avenue Z, a digital marketing and PR agency specializing in AI search visibility and AEO, today released its latest AI Visibility Index Report findings across five fintech categories: Digital Banks, Payments, Digital Assets, WealthTech, and Alts.

Presenting Sponsor of the Mixed Doubles Championship introduces a high-stakes sweepstakes, teams up with tennis star Jessica Pegula and brings collagen-powered fan experiences to the tournament The Play-by-Play: Vital Proteins® is returning to the 2026 US Open as Official Collagen Partner and Presenting Sponsor of the Mixed Doubles Championship, bringing collagen peptides to one of tennis' biggest stages through a multi-year partnership.

Capability enables Fiserv merchant customers to offer real-time international payouts via a single integration. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, andFiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced a strategic collaboration to transform how global platforms and marketplaces handle international payouts.

Riskified (NYSE: RSKD), a global leader in ecommerce fraud and risk intelligence, today released new findings from its Travel Industry Insights report, revealing how sophisticated fraud rings and AI-enabled fraudsters are evolving their tactics across airlines, hotels, and online travel platforms.

New sponsor and settlement banking relationship expands Afriex's global banking network, strengthens regulatory coverage, and accelerates settlement as the company processes more than $600 million in annual payment volume WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 17, 2026 /CNW/ -- Afriex (https://afriex.com) the cross-border payments infrastructure company processing more than $600 million in annual payment volume, today announced a new sponsor and settlement banking partnership with Global Innovations Bank (GIB).

CLEARWATER, Fla., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexxus Capital, LLC ("Nexxus" or the "Company"), a leading ecommerce acquirer and operations company, announces the closing of Nexxus Capital Fund I Series 4 (IV) asset acquisition which completed in October 2025 of 5 highly competitive brands from a Top Amazon Aggregator. Nexxus Capital Acquires more Assets of another Top Amazon Aggregator The transaction closed with the brands above $18,000,000 in yearly revenue.

GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc. ("GrabAGun" or the "Company") (NYSE:PEW), an online retailer of firearms, ammunition and related accessories, today reported second quarter 2026 financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.