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RSS Feed for citybizCTERA Survey Finds Cybersecurity and Cost Leading Priorities for 2025, as AI Ambitions Outpace Readiness
August 28, 2025 — CTERA, the leader in Integrated Data Intelligence, today unveiled insights from its 2025 State of Data and Cloud Strategy Survey Report. The findings highlight that a promising 57% of IT and cybersecurity leaders are prioritizing AI for 2025, reflecting growing enthusiasm for leveraging AI alongside essential areas like cybersecurity (80%) and cost optimization (61%) in their strategic plans.
ZRG’s Chad Chatlos Named to USA TODAY’s List of The 25 Most Influential People in College Football
August 28, 2025 — ZRG, the world’s fastest-growing full-service talent advisory firm and USA TODAY’s “most respected search firm in college sports,” announced today that Chad Chatlos, Managing Director at TurnkeyZRG, has been named by USA TODAY to its list of the 25 Most Powerful People in College Football heading into the 2025 season. Chatlos is recognized alongside conference commissioners, university presidents, media executives, coaches, and agents for his impact in shaping the leadership landscape of the sport.
State Roundup: Republicans, Locals Praise Trump Move To Stop OC Wind; Federal Judge Dismisses Justice Dept Suit Against Maryland Judges; Student Assessments See Slight Improvement In Reading, Math
August 28, 2025 — REPUBLICANS, LOCALS PRAISE TRUMP MOVE TO STOP OC WIND PROJECT: Though Maryland Democrats lament the potential loss of a long-planned offshore wind farm on the coast of Ocean City, Republicans and local representatives herald President Donald Trump’s push to stop the project as a victory. “President Trump’s decision to move toward revoking US Wind’s federal permit is a very positive development for Ocean City,” Mayor Rick Meehan, a Republican, said in a statement Tuesday.
Aptean’s Food and Beverage Partner Network Drives Record ERP Growth; Sparking Global Expansion of Partner Program
August 28, 2025 — Aptean, an AI-first company and global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions, has announced the expansion of its Global Food and Beverage ERP Partner Program. Driven by strong performance from its existing partner network, Aptean is seeing record-breaking growth in new ERP customer acquisition.
Louisiana Court Invalidates Arbitration & Delegation Clauses in Residential Sale Contract
August 27, 2025 — What Do You Need to Know? Arbitration clauses that reference the “AAA Construction Industry Arbitration Rules” are unenforceable if the contract does not define “AAA” or if the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules are not provided to lay homeowners.
FAA Rulemaking Strategist and Novel Aviation Technology Law Pioneer Courtney Freeman Joins Adams & Reese
August 27, 2025 — Adams & Reese is pleased to announce that Courtney W. Freeman has joined the AmLaw 200 firm as Counsel and as a member of its Chambers-ranked Aviation & Aerospace Team.
ZRG Accelerates Latin American Growth with Expansion in Mexico and Peru
August 27, 2025 — ZRG, the fastest-growing full-service talent advisory firm in the world, today announced a major expansion of its footprint in Latin America with a deepened presence in Mexico and the launch of operations in Peru. Building upon its established market leadership in Brazil, ZRG is bolstering its capabilities in a dynamic region poised for explosive growth.
Qualys Secures FedRAMP® High Authorization for Its Comprehensive Risk Management Platform
August 27, 2025 — Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a leading provider of disruptive cloud-based IT, security, and compliance solutions, today announced the Qualys Government Platform has achieved FedRAMP High Authorization, sponsored by the U.
Axxes Capital Partners with Greywolf Capital to Launch the Axxes Opportunistic Credit Fund
August 27, 2025 — Axxes Capital, a private markets investment firm dedicated to providing wealth advisors and their clients access to innovative private markets solutions, announced today the launch of the Axxes Opportunistic Credit Fund, an SEC-registered interval fund designed to offer investors exposure to opportunistic credit including stressed/distressed, special situations, structured credit, and hard assets. The Axxes Opportunistic Credit Fund is sub-advised by Greywolf Capital Management, LP, a $3.
Transportation Museum Collection Being Auctioned by Central Mass Auctions
August 27, 2025 — After 34 years in business, the Harlansburg Station Transportation Museum has closed, and Central Mass Auctions is offering its collection in an online auction ending on September 9, 2025. Donald Barnes opened the museum in 1991 with a wide variety of transportation memorabilia he obtained from many years of collecting.
The Ultimate Guide to Cross-Border Logistics
August 27, 2025 — The supply chain relationship between the U. S.
Q&A with Roshan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Sequifi
August 27, 2025 — Roshan Kumar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sequifi, the modern workforce infrastructure platform for America’s essential home services industry. Built by field services veterans, Sequifi provides real-time payroll, forecasting, HR, and performance tools to help companies retain and grow their workforces.
Pure Barre’s Fall Fit Challenge is Back: 30 Classes, 60 Days, Endless Motivation
August 27, 2025 — As the air turns crisp and routines settle back into place, Pure Barre, a leading barre brand, is inviting members nationwide to energize their fall with its annual Fall Fit Challenge. From September 2 through October 31 at participating studios, participants will aim to complete 30 classes in 60 days, blending class variety, structure, and the unmistakable energy of the Pure Barre community.
Q&A with Daniel Stanton, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Now Optics
August 27, 2025 — Daniel Stanton is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Now Optics, one of America’s fastest-growing vision care companies and the parent brand of Stanton Optical. Since founding the company in 2006, Stanton has led Now Optics with a mission to make eye care easy—delivering affordable, accessible, and technology-driven vision solutions for every customer.
A Breath of Fresh Air: The Yoga House Opens its Doors in Poughkeepsie
August 27, 2025 — Invites Public to Free Opening Weekend Classes After nearly a year of anticipation and ground-up construction, The Yoga House, an award-winning yoga studio owned and operated by Amy Reed and Joyce San Pedro, will open its third location – and first in Dutchess County – on Saturday, September 6, at 2623 South Road (Route 9) in Poughkeepsie. The Hudson Valley community is invited to celebrate the studio’s new beginnings, meet founders Amy and Joyce and sample The Yoga House’s inclusive and uplifting offerings during a weekend-long grand opening, including a ribbon cutting on Saturday, September 6, at 12:30 p.
Pvolve Celebrates Mid-Year Success: Nearly 30 Studios Open and Five New Leases Signed
August 27, 2025 — Pvolve, the clinically-backed functional fitness franchise that strengthens, stabilizes, and mobilizes your body, is celebrating remarkable growth as summer comes to a close. The brand now boasts nearly 30 open and operating studios and expects to reach 40 total locations by the end of 2025.
Hästens Miami Unveils Third Location with the Opening of Hästens Aventura
August 27, 2025 — Hästens, the iconic Swedish bedmaker celebrated worldwide for its handcrafted, all-natural beds, is now open with the grand opening of Hästens Aventura this September at the brand-new luxury shopping center, Esplanade at Aventura (19505 Biscayne Blvd. , Suite 2140).
Structure Research Publishes 2025 Reports on Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta Data Centre Markets, Offers Sneak Peek at Upcoming Bangkok Analysis
August 27, 2025 — Structure Research, a leading independent research firm focused on cloud and data centre infrastructure, has released its latest reports: the Kuala Lumpur DCAI Report 2025: Data Centre Colocation, Hyperscale Cloud, AI & Interconnection and the Jakarta DCI Report 2025: Data Centre Colocation, Hyperscale Cloud & Interconnection. These comprehensive studies provide in-depth analyses of two of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data centre markets, highlighting their rapid evolution and emerging roles as strategic hubs in the region.
Hivelocity Announces Sale of Chicago and Miami Colocation Services
August 27, 2025 — Hivelocity, a portfolio company of Valterra Partners, and a leader in bare metal, enterprise cloud, virtual servers, and colocation, today announced the sale of its colocation services business at 350 E. Cermak Road, Chicago (ORD1) and 36 NE 2nd Street, Miami (MIA2) to Digital Realty, the largest global provider of cloud and carrier-neutral data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions.