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BERWYN, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Ainzel today announced the launch of AI Capability Management (ACM), the newest enterprise application category alongside ERP, CRM, and HCM. ACM provides the structure, discipline, and governance for managing AI Agents as a strategic business capability. With this launch, Ainzel establishes itself as the category leader, delivering the first complete ACM solution and shaping the future of how work gets done.

GOLD COAST, Queensland /New York Netwire - National News/ -- What if poetry could open a window into the mystery of God Himself? In "On Contemplating God the Trinity: A Collection of Poems" (ISBN: 9781834182230), Australian poet Annette R. Allen invites readers on a lyrical journey into the heart of the Christian faith, exploring the majesty of creation, the wonder of the Trinity, and the love of Christ that changes everything.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has joined the Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) as an affiliate member. Friday Harbor will serve as an expert adviser to CHLA's lender members on the use of artificial intelligence in housing finance.

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its August 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a sharp split between purchase and refinance trends as seasonal factors and falling rates reshaped origination activity. Total lock volume dipped about 2% month over month (MoM) as a roughly 10% drop in purchase locks outweighed the strongest month for rate-and-term refinances this year, which surged nearly 70%.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In a world where disruption is constant and crises can strike without warning, a new book by crisis management expert Edward Segal offers a timely roadmap for organizations, leaders, and public figures who want to be prepared for the inevitable. "The Crisis Casebook: Lessons in Crisis Management from the World's Leading Brands" (ISBN: 978-1399822381; hardcover) is published by John Murray Business.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Autism Life and Living (ALL) today announced the launch of the Celebrity Paddle Battle 2025, a premier table tennis fundraiser set for Friday, November 1, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will bring together celebrities, athletes, business leaders, and community members to raise much needed funds for Oak Tree Ranch, a first-of-its-kind independent living community for adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).

AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today the promotion of Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success. In her new role, Lightfoot will join the sales and revenue organization and be responsible for implementation and customer success strategy.

MCLEAN, Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Holzman Laser Vision, led by nationally renowned refractive surgeon Dr. Andrew Holzman, MD, FACS, is proud to be the first practice to bring the Wavelight® Plus procedure - the latest advancement in laser vision correction - to patients across the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ReLogic Research today announced the launch of ReLogic3D, a new distribution and solutions company making high-precision 3D scanning technology more accessible to U.S. industries. ReLogic3D is proud to serve as the exclusive U.S. partner of SMARTTECH3D METROLOGY, a European based, industry leader known for its high-quality structured-light systems.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Vmake, a leading AI Talking video editor, introduced a new tool, "Auto Generated Captions," designed to integrate real-time captions, and it is worth the hype. Powered by AI, it helps businesses and creators to add and customize subtitles for videos in a few clicks. The tool is web-based and can help you add auto-generated captions in any language.

LISLE, Ill. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Enkaytech, a trusted name in enterprise integration and cloud solutions, is helping forward-thinking businesses retire Microsoft BizTalk Server - without the stress, downtime, or complexity that often comes with legacy system transitions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- WineAmerica, the National Association of American Wineries, announced today its proud sponsorship of the 2025 Come Over October Congressional Wine Caucus press conference and reception, taking place on October 8 in Washington, D.C. This marks the second consecutive year WineAmerica has supported this important invitation-only industry event.

GLENDALE, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Black Chamber of Arizona has announced its 27th Anniversary Pinnacle Pathways Gala, to be held Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, at the Sheraton Glendale Renaissance Ballroom. The event will be presented by Arizona State University and Arizona Public Service.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Families looking for a fun read this fall can enter a special back-to-school children's book giveaway for "Guinea Pig Power" (ISBN: 979-8322647737; Released May 23, 2024 promoted by All Out Media). Author Ben St. James is celebrating the book's recent 2nd Place win at the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards with a Goodreads giveaway of 100 Kindle eBook copies, available to enter September 1-30, 2025.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced its new integration with the Encompass® loan origination system (LOS) from ICE Mortgage Technology, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure. Built using ICE's latest Developer Connect API framework for mortgage technology, the integration enables seamless use of Friday Harbor within the Encompass environment.

ADDISON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the launch of its SmartBuy 5/1 ARM Down Payment Assistance (DPA) product, designed specifically to help home builders address affordability concerns and support new home sales.

MARLTON, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- After helping more than 15 million people worldwide discover their personality style, Merrick Rosenberg - entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the creative force behind the popular "bird" framework of personality - announces the release of his groundbreaking new book, "Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else's)" (ISBN: 978-1959554080; hardcover), available now.

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The prestigious award recognizes C-level executives whose leadership reshapes the housing economy and drives meaningful progress in mortgage and real estate.

MELBOURNE, Australia /New York Netwire - National News/ -- After years of silence, former Victoria Police officer Christophe Glasl is reclaiming his story. His memoir, "Special Operations Group" (ISBN: 978-1998482726; paperback), is once again available to readers, offering a raw, unfiltered look inside one of Australia's most secretive and dangerous law enforcement units.

ADDISON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that its Chief Operations Officer, Kara Lamphere, has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. The award recognizes C-suite professionals and business leaders whose vision and leadership are driving the housing industry forward across lending, servicing, investments and real estate.