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NM-based Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power and Standard Solar, today announced an eight-project, 48.4 megawatt (MW) community solar portfolio across New Mexico that is expanding access to subscriber-based solar statewide. New Mexico’s Pluma Construction developed the projects with support from ForeFront Power. Standard Solar acquired the projects and will be the long-term owner and operator of the portfolio. Solstice is leading subscriptions and customer acquisition.

Clinician Nexus, a leading provider in clinical workforce solutions, today announced the launch of CM2, its next-generation physician compensation management platform. Powered by AI, CM2 shifts the industry from reactive problem-solving to a more proactive model of compensation intelligence. The platform is designed to address the persistent challenges health care organizations face as they continue to use manual spreadsheet-based processes and inflexible legacy systems.

FundingShield, a leader in real-time fraud prevention, wire validation and compliance solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced it is working with Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, to expand access to FundingShield’s risk intelligence capabilities within the Dark Matter technology ecosystem.

Medjet, the premier global air-medical transport and security response membership program for travelers, today announced that Chief Operating Officer John Gobbels will become President and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2026. Current CEO Mike Hallman will transition from day-to-day operations into the role of Chairman of the Board.

Viamericas, a leading provider of remittance services, recently announced that it has chosen World Central Kitchen as its Global Citizen of the Year.

Halcyon, the AI platform for energy, announced today that it has raised a $21 million Series A round, led by Energize Capital, with participation from Zero Infinity Partners, Congruent Ventures, Obvious Ventures, Sabanci Climate Ventures, and others.

Navy Federal Credit Union launched Navy Federal Jams, a new concert series to show our appreciation for the military community and celebrate service through the power of music.

Wabash (NYSE: WNC), a leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions for the transportation, logistics and infrastructure markets, will demonstrate how durable engineering and digital intelligence are transforming trailer lifecycle performance at the 2026 Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition March 16-19 in Nashville.

Strattec (Nasdaq: STRT), a global provider of highly engineered access solutions for the automotive and mobility industries, today announced a strategic brand revitalization that reflects the Company’s ongoing transformation into a system-level access partner for the leading global automotive OEMs.

Marine Dolphin Enterprises, LLC (“MDE”), a leading innovator in hydrogen fuel production from seawater, today announced that it has achieved “Awardable” status through DARPA Expedited Research Implementation Series (“ERIS”) Marketplace.

K9 Natural, a leading brand in premium high-meat pet nutrition, announced the US launch of Baked & Coated, a dry dog kibble that delivers true high-meat, high-protein nutrition without compromise. This new offering from K9 Natural represents a meaningful evolution in the super-premium kibble category, offering pet parents a better everyday nutrition solution that prioritizes premium animal ingredients alongside nutritionally optimized formulations.

Connect Media, a privately held integrated media company and leading provider of commercial real estate news, today announced that Christopher Santarelli has joined the company as Vice President, Connect Creative – East. Based in Connect Media’s New York City office, Santarelli will lead client strategy and expansion for the growing roster of Eastern U.S.-based real estate services, capital markets, and technology businesses engaging Connect Creative, the company’s strategic communications and creative agency.

Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation IronKey™ Locker+ 50 G2 (LP50 G2) hardware-encrypted USB flash drive. The drive provides enterprise-grade security with FIPS 197 and AES 256-bit hardware encryption in XTS mode. It also safeguards against BadUSB with digitally signed firmware and against Brute Force password attacks.

JECT, a leading medical aesthetics practice with locations across the country, is proud to announce that board-certified Physician Assistant Molly Orden has been selected as a GAIN (Galderma Aesthetic Injector Network) Trainer. For the past six years, Orden has specialized in aesthetic medicine, and is a staple in JECT’s Upper East Side and West Village locations.

MediStreams, a leading provider of healthcare payment and remittance automation solutions, today announced the expansion of its reconciliation platform with General Ledger (GL) Reconciliation, completing what the company believes is the industry’s first and only end-to-end reconciliation solution for healthcare payments. The expanded platform will be demonstrated this week at the HFMA Revenue Cycle Conference, booth #7.

Mindbreeze, a leading global provider of AI-based knowledge management solutions, today announced significant enhancements to the Mindbreeze Insight Workplace, a central control plane for enterprises. These enhancements expand capabilities for Insight Touchpoints and Insight Journeys and enables organizations to scale agentic AI in a structured, governed, and highly repeatable way. This shift moves enterprises from isolated experimentation to trusted execution at scale.

Trex Company [NYSE: TREX], the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and residential railing, today announced added markets to the limited release of its Trex® Refuge™ Decking – a performance-engineered PVC decking line. Beginning in late March, Trex will expand distribution of Refuge decking across the northeast region of the United States.

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world’s #1 AI CRM, today commenced the prepayment and initial delivery of approximately 103 million shares under its previously announced $25 billion accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreements that it entered into on March 11, 2026 with certain financial institutions. This transaction, the largest ASR in history, represents the immediate execution of half of the $50 billion aggregate Share Repurchase Program authorized by Salesforce’s Board of Directors in February 2026.

The XI Code (XI - Xponential Intelligence), a leader in human optimization and holistic wellness practices, launched today Total Human Reset, a 90-day program that targets the causes of life’s biggest challenges. Unlike quick-fix programs, it restores and optimizes physical, emotional and financial well-being. It is designed for individuals seeking holistic transformation across health, performance relationships and personal growth.

Decatur Public Transit System (DPTS), in partnership with Modeshift, today announced the launch of a new contactless fare collection system across its fixed-route bus network. The modernized platform introduces mobile ticketing, reloadable smart cards, and real-time account management tools designed to improve convenience, accessibility and operational efficiency.

Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) will showcase new innovations to optimize AI data center networks at the 2026 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition. The new offerings include a multicore-fiber solution to drive density, a micro cable to interconnect multiple data centers, next-generation connectors to simplify and accelerate deployments, and co-packaged optics systems to enable scale-out of larger AI networks and eventually scale-up of GPU density.

To support students’ mental health needs, The Hartford, a leading provider of employee benefits and workers’ compensation, renewed its support of the national tour of Send Silence Packing® (SSP) — a traveling mental health exhibit by Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms.

With an eye on market-leading AI giants, AI Vector Vision today unveiled its revolutionary vector ecosystem designed to transform unstructured data into precise, scalable intelligence. At the heart of this breakthrough is the AI Vector Engine (AIVE), the world's first 100% lossless raster-to-vector converter. AIVE outperforms industry leaders like Adobe Illustrator and ChatGPT in fidelity, artifact handling, and efficiency. It empowers AI agents with "watch and learn" capabilities, enabling real-time screen monitoring and adaptive learning from visual data, with transformative applications in robotics for enhanced vision and autonomous decision-making.

Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) today announced the introduction of the Peloton Commercial Series, the company’s first bike and tread products engineered specifically for high-traffic gym floors. The milestone marks the company’s continued evolution from a primary focus on at-home connected fitness to a leader across the full fitness and wellness ecosystem.

Capstone Point Holdings, LLC today announced the acquisition of the Entertainment Media division of Optimal, a portfolio company of a fund managed by ORIX Capital Partners. The acquired business will conduct business under its legacy name, Optimad Media, marking its foundational roots in innovative media investing, planning and execution.

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that Capcom Cup 12 and Street Fighter League: World Championship 2025, its official world championship tournaments to determine the top Street Fighter 6 competitors, which were held at Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena from March 11-15, achieved a record-high of 20,000 attendees, concluding with great success.

Nuvve Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: NVVE), a global leader in grid modernization, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and grid-interactive energy solutions, today announced the addition of a 40 MW / 80 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Austria to the joint European energy platform it is building with OMNIA Group Holdings (Zug, Switzerland). The project — developed through the Austrian SPV Energiepark Graphit GmbH — is the latest asset activated under the strategic cooperation agreement between Nuvve and OMNIA announced earlier this month, and extends the commercial arrangement already in place for the companies’ Swedish BESS project.

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) today announced a total of USD 300 million in equity investments by purchasers including Crédit Agricole CIB, Vida Finance S.A., Innovator Limited and Proximastar Holdings Company Limited. Concurrent with the purchase, these purchasers have each entered into a put option arrangement with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Geely Sweden Holdings AB, which provides the purchasers with an exit path, if needed, in three years with certain returns, as part of this equity financing arrangement. The terms are similar to the equity financing arrangements announced by the Company in December 2025 and February 2026.

As part of its expanded commitment to collegiate sports and timed to the start of March Madness, GEICO – an official partner of the NCAA – today unveiled “Miles That Matter,” a three-part docuseries now streaming on Paramount+, with episodes also airing on the CBS Sports Network. The branded docuseries traces the transitions and journeys behind some of basketball’s biggest stars, showcasing the miles and communities that propelled their success.

Steadily, a leading landlord insurance service operating across all 50 U.S. states, today announced the launch of its ChatGPT app, enabling property owners to receive instant insurance premium estimates directly within ChatGPT.

Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Takaya Taguchi; “Helical Fusion”), a Japanese fusion energy company advancing the Helix Program and developing the Helical Stellarator for commercial fusion power plants, announced the construction site for Phase 1 of Helix HARUKA, its Integrated Demonstration Device.

Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales of Resident Evil Requiem, released on February 27, 2026, now exceed 6 million units, which is the fastest that a title in the series has reached this milestone.

As AI-powered search experiences transform how consumers evaluate brands online, digital growth firm Infidigit is expanding its U.S. operations to help mid-market and enterprise companies adapt to the emerging landscape of AI-driven discovery.

The Metaplex Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to building and growing Metaplex, the leading tokenization platform in the Solana ecosystem, today announced a partnership with K Wave Media, a company focused on developing and commercializing Korean entertainment and cultural intellectual property (IP), to advance the Gaon Project, an initiative designed to bring K-Culture IP onchain through digital asset infrastructure.

Vicarious Surgical Inc. (OTCID: RBOT), a next-generation robotics technology company seeking to transform minimally invasive surgery, today announced a series of strategic actions intended to strengthen the Company’s financial position, enhance trading liquidity, and support a potential relisting of its common stock on a national exchange.

JAGGAER has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher's 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey for implementing effective strategies and achieving measurable outcomes, such as cost reductions and enhanced employee wellbeing. This prestigious honor underscores JAGGAER’s outstanding dedication to fostering a workplace where employees thrive through innovative strategies that prioritize health, financial confidence, and career growth—all while maintaining a sustainable cost structure.

Regis Corporation (NasdaqGM: RGS), a leader in the haircare industry, today announced key executive leadership and board appointments that will build on the company’s recent strategic progress, further enhance operational excellence and guide its next phase of growth.

Vouched, the leading provider of healthcare identity verification solutions, today announced that its automated identity proofing application is now available in the Epic Toolbox Identity Verification for MyChart category. This integration enables health systems using Epic software to seamlessly verify patient identities within the MyChart website and mobile app —supporting secure account creation, recovery, and ongoing access while reducing identity fraud and administrative overhead.

Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BFA, BFB) today announced the election of Jim Peters as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 31, 2026. As CFO, Peters will join the senior executive team and report to President and CEO Lawson Whiting.

BrightSpire Capital, Inc. (NYSE: BRSP) (“BrightSpire Capital” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.16 per share of Class A common stock for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The dividend is payable on April 15, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2026.

Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo” or “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, today announced the Company's presence at North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) conference, taking place in Milwaukee, Wis., from March 16-19, 2026. Tigo will welcome commercial and industrial (C&I) installers to join the Tigo Installer Loyalty program and host a CEU-eligible technical training session led by field and engineering experts, reinforcing the Company's ongoing commitment to installer success and Total Quality Solar.

Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted IT Solutions Provider®, and ServiceNow, (NYSE: NOW), the AI control tower for business reinvention, today expanded their partnership to extend availability to the ServiceNow AI Platform across Carahsoft’s full reseller ecosystem in the U.S. and Canada. For the first time, the partnership opens Carahsoft’s commercial and industry channels – including retail, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and critical infrastructure – to ServiceNow.

Alchemer, a leader in technology for feedback and customer experience and intelligence, today released its 2026 Quick-Service Restaurant Study: Winning the Cost-Conscious Diner. The report offers insights into how quick-service restaurants’ (QSRs) customer loyalty programs influence purchasing decisions, engagement frequency, perceived value and long-term brand loyalty in today’s higher cost-of-living environment.

SentinelOne® (NYSE: S), the AI-native cybersecurity leader, and Cloudflare Inc (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, are expanding their partnership to give joint customers AI-driven insights in an intuitive, unified experience. The combination of Cloudflare’s global infrastructure network and SentinelOne’s Singularity™ AI SIEM will strengthen real-time threat detection and response for enterprises of all sizes. Through a new integration, joint customers can automatically apply AI-driven correlation from Cloudflare Logpush telemetry and SentinelOne’s native signals across endpoint, cloud, identity, and AI. As a result, security teams can automate detection, investigation, and response to threats as they move from the internet edge into adjacent environments.

Affinity Federal Credit Union (“Affinity”) today announced an expansion of its partnership with Greenlight® Financial Technology, Inc. (“Greenlight”) to offer account holders discounted access to Greenlight Infinity and Family Shield, delivering a comprehensive solution for family finance, safety, and protection across generations.

Rating change activity in the U.S. life/health segment declined overall in 2025, with downgrades for Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings also decreasing slightly to 6.4% of the segment's rating actions, compared with the same prior-year period, according to a new AM Best report.

Fairfax Cryobank and IVI RMA North America, one of the country’s leading providers of reproductive medicine services, today announced a partnership to expand access to diverse, high-quality donor sperm for individuals and couples building their families, along with savings, and access to premium service.

Alorica Inc., a global leader in customer experience (CX) and digital transformation services, has been named a Leader across all four market segments in NelsonHall’s 2026 CX Services in Travel, Transportation & Hospitality NEAT evaluation: Overall, Revenue Generation Capability, CX Improvement Capability and Cost Optimization Capability. In this comprehensive assessment, NelsonHall, a leading global analyst firm for business process services, recognized Alorica for its proven ability to support high-stakes traveler interactions, deploy AI-enabled and multilingual CX at scale, and deliver measurable improvements in revenue generation, customer experience and cost efficiency. With 25+ years of Travel & Hospitality experience, the company specializes in disruption management, fraud prevention, omnichannel traveler support and operational transformation, managing approximately 15 million travel-related interactions annually across 75 languages.

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) today announced the launch of two new fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) — Lincoln FlexAdvantage® Income and Lincoln OptiBlend® Income — further expanding the company’s suite of retirement income solutions. The products are designed to offer consumers guaranteed growth for future income, guaranteed lifetime income and first-of-its-kind legacy planning through a FIA with the optional Estate Lock℠ Death Benefit, while providing 100% downside protection.

Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: TER), a leading provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics, today announced the launch of Omnyx, a groundbreaking manufacturing test platform for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and sub-assemblies, engineered to meet the unique test requirements of AI and data centers. Teradyne Omnyx sets a new standard by integrating structural, parametric, high-speed interconnect, and functional tests into a single platform, addressing critical manufacturing challenges to reduce defect escapes and improve the quality of final assemblies.

PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2025 earnings results on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, after the market closes. PVH will sponsor a conference call on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, beginning at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time, hosted by Stefan Larsson, Chief Executive Officer, and Melissa Stone, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Global Financial Planning & Analysis, to discuss the results.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, today announced that University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) professor Benjamin P. Edwards has joined the firm as Senior Of Counsel in its Corporate Governance practice. Edwards brings deep experience in corporate governance and Nevada corporate law, strengthening the firm’s offerings for Nevada-incorporated companies.

Dream Chasers, the leading shareholder of Carver Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB: CARV), is publicly disclosing a secret, unauthorized share sale code-named “Project George.” Dream Chasers is acting to protect market integrity and ensure all shareholders are treated with transparency.

Logan Capital Management (“Logan Capital”) has been named to the celebrated PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies for Q4 2025. The list, published by Zephyr, remains one of the most important references for investors and asset managers.

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The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and OpenEvidence, a leading AI-powered medical search and decision support platform, have partnered to help keep clinical practice guidelines aligned with the latest evidence while scaling up coverage. This first-of-its-kind approach leverages OpenEvidence’s technology and up-to-date to the day evidence base to augment expert clinician insight and real-world expertise in creating and updating practice guidelines.

Apple® today announced AirPods Max® 2, bringing even better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), elevated sound quality, and intelligent features to the iconic over-ear design. Powered by H2, features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation come to AirPods Max for the first time. The new AirPods Max also unlock creative possibilities for podcasters, musicians, and content creators, with useful features like studio-quality audio recording and camera remote.

Lightmatter, today announced a new collaborative initiative within the Open Compute Project (OCP) to create open specifications for a shared reference architecture enabling interoperable Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) in next-generation AI systems. The announcement, in conjunction with the submission of a white paper titled "Open Collaboration for CPO-Enabled AI Systems," will initiate the project. This proposal underscores Lightmatter’s commitment to advancing AI infrastructure in open collaboration with ecosystem leaders, including Celestica, Corning Incorporated, Dell Technologies, Inc., Flex, Foxconn Interconnect Technology, Hyve Solutions, Keysight, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and Quanta Cloud Technology.

Arizona Public Service (APS) has officially notified the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) of its intent to renew the operating licenses for all three units at Palo Verde Generating Station, which could extend operations from the mid-2040s through the mid-2060s.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of ChowChow Cloud International Holdings Limited (“CHOW” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CHOW) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of IperionX Limited (“IperionX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IPX) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Huge, an independent design and technology company, has partnered with CoinTracker, the leading crypto tax software and portfolio tracking platform, to develop and produce a fully AI-generated brand storytelling system using an end-to-end production model. The collaboration demonstrates how generative AI can be applied responsibly and at scale across strategy, creative development, and execution to build clarity and trust in high-stakes moments.

As the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace accelerates, MetLife’s 24th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study (EBTS) reveals, alongside other findings, a workforce both optimistic about the technology’s efficiency gains and concerned about how technological change is reshaping work, well‑being and long‑term security.

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (“Medical Properties” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MPT) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of federal securities laws.

Pampers, the brand Behind Every Baby™ known for its baby-first innovation and care, has introduced Pampers AMORE™ — its most premium and most absorbent1 diaper. Created for parents who want elevated comfort without compromise, Pampers AMORE is the brand’s first new diaper for newborns and toddlers since the launch of Pampers Pure® in 2018.

SONIC believes life’s small accomplishments deserve a reward. Enter Refreshers – a new, crave-worthy lineup of hydrating beverages made with real fruit and green tea for a naturally uplifting boost. Refreshers will be available at SONIC® locations nationwide on March 23, but SONIC® App users can score early access by placing an order through the app starting today, March 16.

Through featured speaking sessions and live demonstrations at UNLEASH America 2026 and TRANSFORM 2026, UKG, a leading global AI platform that unifies HR, pay, and workforce management, will showcase its Workforce Operating Platform — a system of action that uses governed, explainable people-first AI to continuously transform real-time workforce signals into outcome-focused intelligence — which provides leaders and managers with transparent, auditable decision support as work unfolds.

Voyager Technologies (NYSE: VOYG) was awarded a follow-on contract under NASA’s Expendable Launch Vehicle Integrated Support 3, or ELVIS 3, program through prime contractor a.i. solutions. The multi-million-dollar contract extends Voyager’s multiyear support of NASA’s Launch Services Program through the end of the government fiscal year.

Orca Security, the pioneer of agentless cloud security, today announced major enhancements to the Orca Platform, introducing new AI-powered security agents, real-time detection of AI usage across cloud environments, remediation-focused workflows, and code reachability analysis. These innovations enable organizations to move beyond fragmented alerts to faster investigation, clearer prioritization, and measurable risk reduction in the AI-era.

Custom Truck One Source, Inc. (NYSE: CTOS), a leading provider of specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions, unveiled its latest Load King Manufacturing innovations last week at The Work Truck Show 2026 in Indianapolis. Drawing strong booth traffic and industry attention, the Company highlighted new offerings designed to meet the evolving needs of field service and utility professionals: the Load King Voyager® AMX+, the Voyager® AMX, and the Load King Outback 28SC-30.

DataDome, the leader in bot and agent trust management, today released The AI Traffic Report: High Volume, Low Visibility, and a Growing Risk, an analysis of the scale, composition, and risks of AI agent traffic in early 2026.

Tonal, the leader in intelligent strength training, announced the return of fitness industry veteran Tony Horton, alongside three new coaches and an expanded programming slate designed to help members build strength, improve mobility, and enhance their long-term health and well-being. During a time of consumer fatigue over fitness trends and data saturation, Tonal continues to see strong member loyalty and sustained growth driven by demand for personalized strength training.

OFC 2026 – Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions and Lumentum Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LITE), a market-leading designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products, today announced a live demonstration of Marvell® optical connectivity solutions interoperating with Lumentum’s optical circuit switching (OCS) platform. The integrated, rack-level system will be showcased in the Marvell booth (#1600) at OFC 2026, taking place March 17-19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting today announced an expanded collaboration with CPA Canada that will provide Canadian CPAs with the opportunity to get streamlined, integrated access to a curated collection of expert-vetted tax research and insights from CCH® AnswerConnect powered by Expert AI.

Regions Bank on Monday announced Jay Darnell has rejoined the company to serve as head of Commercial Card and Fintech Enablement.