–  Nadin Virani appointed Interim CFO
–  Reaffirms full-year 2026 financial guidance

DUBLIN, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Edmund Reese will transition from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, to pursue opportunities outside the firm. Aon appointed Nadin Virani as Interim CFO, effective immediately, and Reese will serve as senior advisor to Aon President and CEO Greg Case, through August 16, 2027, to support the transition.

“I want to recognize Edmund for his many contributions to our firm,” said Case. “Through consistent execution of our 3×3 Plan and a relentless and disciplined focus on performance, Edmund has helped to enhance our capabilities, accelerate growth and deliver meaningful value for our shareholders.”

“It has been a privilege to serve as CFO of Aon,” said Reese. “I am proud of the significant progress we have made building on the firm’s strong financial foundation, strengthening our growth engine and enhancing our capacity to invest in long-term value creation. With a winning strategy and an experienced financial leadership team in place, Aon is well positioned to continue delivering strong results and creating value for clients, colleagues and shareholders.”

Virani brings deep financial leadership expertise and a wealth of experience in the financial services industry to his new role, having previously served as the firm’s Global Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics with oversight of financial planning and analysis, forecasting processes, cash management and budgeting. Prior to joining Aon, Virani served as Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics at Broadridge Financial and General Manager for the Delta Amex Co-Brand portfolio at American Express, where for 18 years he held a number of CFO positions in London, Frankfurt and New York, supporting areas such as international and U.S. lending, loyalty, insurance and merchant pricing.

“As Global Head of Corporate Planning and Analytics and a member of our Aon Executive Committee, Nadin has played a central role in strengthening our financial performance and developing our strategy to drive sustainable growth across our firm,” said Case. “His financial expertise and proven leadership will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our Aon United strategy and create better outcomes for clients and shareholders.”

Virani will report to Case and lead Aon’s Finance organization, while working closely with the Aon Executive Committee to ensure continuity and oversight of the firm’s financial strategy. Aon has also engaged a leading executive search firm to conduct a comprehensive internal and external search for a permanent CFO.

“I am honored to serve as Interim CFO of Aon and build on the strong foundation we have established across our Finance organization,” said Virani. “We will remain focused on financial discipline and thoughtful investment in the business as we continue to support Aon’s growth and create long-term shareholder value.”

Consistent with the update provided in its second quarter earnings release on July 29, 2026, Aon reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.

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NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), a leading global technology company, in partnership with Mobile World Live, a global telecom industry destination, today unveiled findings from its Telecom Pulse Survey Report, highlighting an execution gap between telecom leaders’ AI ambitions and their readiness to deploy AI-native, autonomous and cloud native services at scale.

Based on insights from nearly 200 senior executives across network operators, MVNOs, communication service providers (CSPs) and OEMs worldwide, the survey reveals that while 60% of telecom leaders see AI as a key driver of future revenue, only 25% believe their organizations are ready to operationalize AI at scale, preventing the essential shift from a telco to an AI-native TechCo. Persistent challenges around legacy infrastructure, cloud native modernization and skills continue to slow progress for the industry to be prepared for an AI-driven future.

The findings also underscore mounting pressure on traditional telecom business models. Nearly 70% of respondents agree that connectivity services are increasingly commoditized, reinforcing the need for differentiated digital services and platform-led growth. However, innovation velocity remains constrained, with nearly 80% launching fewer than five new digital products or services in the past year, pointing to ongoing challenges in product engineering and time-to-market acceleration.

Ecosystem collaboration emerged as a critical enabler, with nearly half of telecom leaders citing partnerships with hyperscalers, AI platform providers and software vendors as essential to accelerating innovation and monetization. Despite this shift, success metrics remain heavily skewed toward cost optimization, with operational efficiency continuing to dominate how AI and digital transformation outcomes are measured.

“The telecom industry is at a defining moment as AI transforms networks into intelligent, platform-driven ecosystems and this research recognizes that connectivity alone is no longer sufficient to sustain growth,” said Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer and Global Head of Telecom, Media and Technology at HCLTech. “HCLTech’s AI-intrinsic approach helps telcos accelerates the shift to become TechCos, further scaling innovation and embracing AI-native and autonomous operations.”

To read the full report, please visit: https://www.hcltech.com/en-us/telecom-pulse-survey-report.

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology & Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

HONG KONG, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Restore, an innovative mini storage provider distinguished by clean, minimalist interiors, today announces 4 new store additions to its Hong Kong footprint. These include a brand-new store in Tsuen Wan, as well as capacity expansion to its existing facilities in Fo Tan, Kwai Chung, and Wong Chuk Hang. Pairing advanced smart storage features with a customer-first service philosophy, Restore is well known to leverage human-centric technology to deliver seamless, secure, and exceptionally convenient storage solutions.

First Tsuen Wan Store: A Different Mini Storage Experience Combining Clean Designs and Smart Tech

With its recent expansion to Tsuen Wan, Restore has grown its network to over 40 stores across the city, broadening its service reach to New Territories West to better serve local residents and businesses. To celebrate the opening of the new branch, the Tsuen Wan mini-storage is offering a grand opening promotion with average monthly fees from as low as HK$239 per month, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

In addition to expanding into new areas, Restore has concurrently expanded its existing branches in Fo Tan, Kwai Chung, and Wong Chuk Hang. By increasing its capacity in these three districts, Restore aims to offer a more diverse range of storage options to more effectively meet local customer needs, alongside its hallmark “0 prepayment, no lock-in” payment plans.

Smart tech for better customer convenience and protection

Restore stands out as one of the very few mini-storage companies adopting smart tech throughout all aspects of customer experience. Moving away from cumbersome move-in procedures of traditional storage facilities, Restore integrates human-centric technology into all facets of its facility design to significantly enhance both security and convenience for its users: 

• Smart locks combined with mechanical ones for dual protection: Customers enjoy 24/7 card-free facility access via smartphones. Each storage unit also pairs an independent electronic lock with a mechanical locking latch, delivering a dual-layered security system that perfectly balances modern convenience with robust protection.
• IoT systems for intelligent interior climate control:Restore’s facilities feature innovative IoT systems that track interior climate conditions. By replacing traditional manual inspections with data-driven management, Restore is able to effectively eliminate blind spots and response delays. This enables consistent facility climate control and therefore better peace of mind for customers.
• Paperless online account management: Customers are now able to book storage units, sign contracts, and manage their accounts online at their convenience. This paperless process eliminates the need to visit a branch in person, saving both time and effort.

Clear focus on specialized facilities dedicated to storage

Restore offers arguably the widest range of locker sizes and specialized storage options in the market. These include wardrobe units, book-shelf units, and double-decker lockers. It also offers comprehensive moving services enabling seamless customer move-ins.

To prioritize customer privacy and security, Restore’s facilities are designed exclusively for storage purposes. By keeping its spaces dedicated solely to storage, Restore minimizes foot traffic and maintains a quiet and safe environment where customers can comfortably access and organize their belongings.

New store locations

Tsuen Wan Storage: 13/F (Reception), Bonsun Industrial Building, 364-366 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan, NT

Fo Tan Storage: Units 703 (Reception), 704, 401 and 402, Hopeful Factory Center, 10-16 Wo Shing Street, Fo Tan

Kwai Chung Storage: 6/F (Reception) & 4/F & 5/F And 8/F, Kinwah Factory Building, 136-138 Tai Lin Pai Road, Kwai Chung, Hong Kong

Wong Chuk Hang Storage:
1. Unit C,D, 2/F (Reception) & And Unit C, 8/F, Sing Teck Factory Building, 44 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong
2. Unit B, 9/F (Reception) & Unit A, 1/F And Unit B, 8/F, Shui Ki Industrial Building, 18 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Hong Kong

For more information contact:
66338008
hello@restore.space 

Wongs Jewellers won two categories at the 2026 UK Jewellery Awards and was shortlisted for Store Design of the Year for its Manchester showroom, a project supported by DG Display Showcase.

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DG Display Showcase, a customized display and retail-space solution provider with more than 27 years of industry experience, is highlighting its work with UK independent jeweller Wongs Jewellers following the retailer’s recognition at the 2026 UK Jewellery Awards, held in London on July 8. Wongs Jewellers won Bridal Jewellery Retailer of the Year and Jewellery Retailer of the Year (five stores or fewer), while its Manchester store was shortlisted for Store Design of the Year and its “Welded by Wongs” initiative was shortlisted for Marketing/Social Media Campaign or Collaboration of the Year (Retail).

The UK Jewellery Awards, presented by Retail Jeweller and now in their 34th year, are among the UK jewellery industry’s longest-running and most established honours. Wongs Jewellers was shortlisted in four categories overall and ultimately won two awards on the night. Notably, the Manchester store had been open for less than a year at the time of its Store Design of the Year shortlisting, having launched in late 2025 as Wongs’ first location in the city.

For DG Display Showcase, the recognition provides a project context for its work as an international retail-space partner. DG Display Showcase supported Wongs Jewellers’ Manchester store through a one-stop process covering brand understanding, spatial planning, custom showcase production, material coordination, lighting coordination, transportation and after-sales maintenance and repair. The project was developed to connect the retailer’s heritage with a contemporary customer environment rather than treating display fixtures as standalone furniture.

Translating Jewellery Heritage Into Retail Space

Wongs Jewellers was founded in Liverpool in 1979. The business has stayed independent ever since, built around in-house craftsmanship, bespoke design and the kind of personal service chain retailers struggle to match. Founder Mr. Wong brought his Chinese heritage into the brand from the start, and it still shows up in the story the company tells and the pieces it sells. The workshop remains the heart of the operation. Across the North West of England, Wongs has become the name people think of for engagement rings and bridal jewellery.

For the Manchester store project, DG Display Showcase’s team worked with Wongs to understand the brand’s concept, history and spatial requirements before developing the display and interior solution. The design process considered brand heritage, customer circulation, product presentation and lighting atmosphere as connected elements of the retail experience, allowing display cases, counters and other fixtures to contribute to the wider visual identity of the store rather than function as separate furnishings.

The project included customized jewelry display showcases, premium counter displays, island displays, wall-mounted cabinets, an experience table and complementary retail fixtures, coordinated around Wongs’ individual design concept and material requirements rather than a standardized display package.

From Design Concept to International Delivery

The project also illustrates the practical demands of cross-border retail-space execution. Wongs Jewellers was introduced to DG Display Showcase through a customer referral and subsequently evaluated the company’s track record across the UK and other international markets — one of more than 200 customized projects DG Display Showcase completes globally each year from its Guangzhou manufacturing base. The two teams then worked through the design concept, materials and spatial details together before reaching agreement on the final solution.

For DG Display Showcase, the project required coordination across design, production and delivery while maintaining consistency between the approved concept and the finished fixtures. The company’s one-stop model is designed to keep these stages connected, extending beyond manufacturing to transportation and after-sales maintenance and repair — an approach intended to give overseas clients confidence when working with a manufacturing partner based in China.

“DG Display Showcase did more than understand our brand; they truly incorporated our brand philosophy into the space,” said Peter Wong, Managing Director of Wongs Jewellers. “Their professionalism and attention to detail helped give the store a distinctive character.”

The completed Manchester store became part of Wongs Jewellers’ wider recognition at the 2026 UK Jewellery Awards. In its own account of the ceremony, Wongs described its four shortlists and two wins as recognition of the creativity, customer experience and dedication of its wider team.

For DG Display Showcase, the project demonstrates how customized jewelry display manufacturing can be integrated with broader retail-space planning to help international jewellery brands express heritage, organize customer experiences and maintain consistency from design through delivery.

As luxury jewellery retailers place greater emphasis on the environment surrounding the product, DG Display Showcase continues to position its display expertise within a broader retail-space service model, combining design, engineering, manufacturing and project support for customized jewellery and luxury retail environments worldwide.

About DG Display Showcase

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Guangzhou, China, DG Display Showcase develops customized display and retail-space solutions for jewellery, watches, perfume, museums and luxury retail environments. With more than 27 years of industry experience and more than 9,000 completed brand store projects worldwide, the company provides services spanning design, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, installation support and after-sales service. DG Display Showcase works with international clients on customized display systems and one-stop retail solutions developed around individual brand and project requirements.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XPPen, a global leader in digital art innovation, today unveiled the Artist Ultra 14, an Ultra Clear True Color Portable Drawing Display featuring a 2.8K OLED display, studio-grade color performance, the advanced X-Touch solution, and an ultra-slim design. Marking XPPen’s 21st anniversary, the Artist Ultra 14 combines flagship-level performance with exceptional portability, empowering creators to bring professional creativity wherever inspiration strikes.

“Creative workflows are becoming increasingly flexible, and creators today need tools that can adapt to the way they work,” said Brian Huang, Marketing Director at XPPen. “The Artist Ultra 14 is designed for professional creators seeking greater mobility without compromising visual quality or creative performance. It gives artists the freedom to create across different environments, expanding the possibilities of professional digital art.”

Professional-Grade Performance for Creative Excellence

The Artist Ultra 14 features a 2.8K OLED display with a True RGB Stripe pixel arrangement, native 10-bit color depth, and 99% Adobe RGB, 99% sRGB, and 99% Display P3 color gamut coverage, delivering exceptional clarity and true-to-life colors. With Delta E < 1 color accuracy and Calman Verified certification, it ensures reliable color precision for illustrations, animations, and other professional creative workflows.

With a 90Hz refresh rate and ultra-fast OLED response time, the Artist Ultra 14 minimizes motion blur and pen latency for smoother pen strokes and fluid playback. A 100,000:1 contrast ratio further enriches visual depth with finer shadow detail and more lifelike images. Its AG nano-etched glass surface helps reduce glare in bright environments, while the hybrid dimming solution minimizes flicker, helping to reduce eye strain during extended creative sessions.

Beyond visual performance, the Artist Ultra 14 provides a natural and intuitive drawing experience with two X3 Pro series styli, each supporting 16K pressure levels and 60° tilt recognition for precise and responsive strokes. XPPen’s X-Touch solution further streamlines interaction with intuitive multi-finger gestures, customizable touch zones, and a floating shortcut menu, allowing creators to navigate and control their canvas with greater efficiency. The new virtual tablet mode lets creators use the stylus to control up to 10 screens with smooth cross-screen operation, making it easy to drag files and move windows seamlessly.

Built around the way creators work, the Artist Ultra 14 features two side buttons preset for the floating menu and virtual tablet interface, while remaining customizable to suit individual workflows. Together with the included ACK05 Shortcut Remote, foldable stand, and pen case, it provides a complete and efficient creative setup.

Ultra-Slim Design for Creative Mobility

At just 6mm thin and weighing only 720g, the Artist Ultra 14 is engineered for effortless portability for creators who work across multiple locations. Its 16:10 display provides more vertical workspace than traditional 16:9 screens, offering additional room for toolbars, timelines, and creative workflows. Combined with a floating etched glass design and an ultra-narrow 14.5mm bezel, the display maximizes every inch of space to deliver an immersive, near-borderless canvas that keeps creators focused on their work.

The slightly curved edges provide a more comfortable wrist-resting position during extended creative sessions, while the aluminum alloy back panel enhances heat dissipation and structural durability. For flexible creative setups, a single full-featured USB-C connection supports power, video, and data transmission through one cable, enabling a clean, clutter-free workspace and quick setup whether at home, in the studio, or on the go.

Price & Availability

The Artist Ultra 14 is available starting August 17, 2026, at a retail price of $699. Pricing and availability may vary by region. For more information, please visit: https://www.xp-pen.com/product/artist-ultra-14.html.