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Health In Tech Supports Foster Closet to Help Children and Families in Need

STUART, Fla., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Health In Tech (Nasdaq: HIT), an Insurtech platform company backed by third-party AI technology, is proud to announce its financial support for Community Foster Closet, a local nonprofit in Spokane Valley, Washington, dedicated to providing free clothing, shoes, diapers, wipes, and other essentials to foster families within the community.

Since its opening in October 2023, the Community Foster Closet has helped over 100 families and provided vital support to more than 370 children with critical resources.  Operated entirely through donations and powered by a core team of just four dedicated volunteers, the Foster Closet has quickly become an essential resource for families caring for children in foster care.

“Our mission at Health In Tech goes beyond health insurance and technology,” said Tim Johnson, CEO of Health In Tech. “We believe in supporting the communities we serve and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Foster Closet is an extraordinary example of local compassion and action. We’re honored to contribute to their efforts to bring dignity, comfort, and care to foster families and children.”

The financial contribution from Health In Tech will go directly toward stocking the Community Foster Closet with high-demand items, helping ensure foster families have consistent access to essential goods throughout the year.

Lori Babcock, Chief of Staff at Health In Tech, emphasized the human impact of the initiative: “No child should have to wonder where their next pair of shoes or clean clothes will come from. Community Foster Closet provides not only practical help but also hope and stability for families navigating incredibly challenging circumstances. We’re grateful to play even a small part in their meaningful mission.”

Kris Wyckoff, Client Service Associate at Health In Tech, Founder and Director at Community Foster Closet, expressed deep appreciation for the donation. “We started Community Foster Closet out of pure love for these children and families. We’re run entirely by volunteers and rely on the generosity of others to keep going. Health In Tech’s support means we can keep our shelves stocked, expand the reach of our services, and serve even more children in need. It truly makes a difference.”

The Community Foster Closet remains committed to serving the foster community and welcomes additional donations, volunteers, and partnerships from individuals and organizations who wish to help make a lasting impact.

About Health In Tech

Health In Tech (Nasdaq: “HIT”) is an Insurtech platform company backed by third-party AI technology, which offers a marketplace that aims to improve processes in the healthcare industry through vertical integration, process simplification, and automation. By removing friction and complexities, we streamline the underwriting, sales and service process for insurance companies, licensed brokers, and TPAs. Learn more at healthintech.com.

Investor Contact

Investor Relations:
ir@healthintech.com

 

Pantalones Drops in New Zealand

Matthew & Camila McConaughey’s Award-Winning Pantalones Organic Tequila Now Available in Aotearoa New Zealand

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pantalones Organic Tequila, co-founded by Matthew and Camila McConaughey, continues its global expansion with an exciting launch in New Zealand. The award-winning tequila will be distributed nationally by the team at Blanc Beverages, beginning with its launch at leading retailer Moore Wilson’s.

PANTALONES ORGANIC TEQUILA
PANTALONES ORGANIC TEQUILA

Pantalones Organic Tequila has firmly established itself within the spirits industry, securing multiple prestigious awards—including two consecutive Double Gold Medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Organic Añejo, and a Double Gold for its Organic Reposado at the SIP Awards. The Organic Blanco also claimed a Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Made from organic blue Weber agave and produced in a family-owned distillery in Amatitán, Jalisco, Pantalones Organic Tequila is for those who appreciate the finer things in life—but don’t take themselves too seriously. The Blanco boasts notes of honey and citrus, the Reposado (aged 9 months) features a harmonious balance of sweet fruit and oak, and the Añejo (aged 15 months) is rich with butterscotch and maple flavors.

“We launched Pantalones to remind everyone that tequila should be high‑quality juice and fun,” say Matthew and Camila McConaughey. “The only thing we take seriously is the juice in the bottle—it’s organic, award-winning, and delicious. Whether it’s enjoyed in cocktails, shooters, or sipped neat, Pantalones performs, and now, we’re raising a glass to New Zealand.”

“We’re incredibly excited to launch Pantalones in New Zealand,” says Andrew T. Chrisomalis, Co-Founder and Chairman of Pantalones Organic Tequila. “The country’s vibrant hospitality scene, from Wellington’s creative cocktail culture to Auckland’s world-class bars, makes it a natural home for Pantalones. With Blanc Beverages leading distribution and Moore Wilson on board, we’re entering the market with real momentum.”

The New Zealand launch continues Pantalones Organic Tequila’s expansion as the brand shares great tequila—and a good time—with drinkers around the world.

ABOUT PANTALONES TEQUILA
Pantalones Organic Tequila, co-founded by Matthew and Camila McConaughey, is a premium USDA-certified organic spirit that celebrates quality, fun, and authenticity. Since launching in the U.S., the brand has earned critical acclaim and multiple awards—including back-to-back Double Gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Best Añejo at the Miami Spirit Awards

Made from 100% organic blue Weber agave, the Pantalones portfolio—Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo—showcases exceptional flavor and organic integrity. With a commitment to both environmental responsibility and vibrant, celebratory living, Pantalones Organic Tequila is now launching in New Zealand, bringing a spirit that combines premium quality with the ethos of fun, good vibes, and great taste.

For more information, please visit PantalonesTequila.com or @pantalonestequila on Instagram.

For sales enquiries in New Zealand, please contact Blanc Beverages. Angie@blancnz.co.nz

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PANTALONES ORGANIC TEQUILA

 

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Zilliz Cloud is Now Available in the New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Category

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zilliz, creator of the open-source vector database Milvus, today announced the availability of Zilliz Cloud in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, purchase, and deploy AI agents solutions, including Zilliz Cloud using their existing AWS accounts, accelerating the development of AI agents and agentic workflows.

With Zilliz Cloud, developers can rapidly build and deploy retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, semantic search systems, and multimodal AI applications—without the burden of managing infrastructure at scale.

“We’re excited to offer Zilliz Cloud in AWS Marketplace,” said Charles Xie, Founder and CEO of Zilliz. “This makes it easier for customers to operationalize intelligent agents with high-performance vector search, built-in scalability, and enterprise-grade reliability—all within the AWS environment they already trust.”

Zilliz Cloud delivers critical capabilities, including sub-10ms vector search latency, hybrid search that combines vector similarity with metadata filtering, and support for billion-scale datasets. Built for real-world performance, the platform provides optimal search strategies and zero manual tuning through its AI-powered AutoIndex and Cardinal Search Engine. It is a cloud-native database with a distributed architecture designed for on-demand scalability and cost-efficient growth.

With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS.

To learn more about Zilliz Cloud in AWS Marketplace, visit Zilliz Cloud Vector Database – Built on Milvus (pay-as-you-go). To explore the new AI Agents and Tools category in AWS Marketplace, visit https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/solutions/ai-agents-and-tools/.

About Zilliz

Zilliz builds next-generation vector database technologies that help organizations unlock the value of unstructured data and accelerate the development of AI and machine learning applications. By simplifying complex data infrastructure, Zilliz brings the power of AI within reach for enterprises, teams, and individual developers alike.

Zilliz offers a fully managed, multi-cloud vector database service powered by the open-source Milvus project. The service supports major cloud platforms, including AWS, and is available in more than 20 countries and regions.

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz is backed by leading investors including Aramco’s Prosperity7 Ventures, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, Yunqi Partners, Trustbridge Partners, and others.

 

B2B Rocket joins publicly traded tech powerhouse in move to scale smarter and faster

DOVER, Del., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — B2B Rocket, a fast-scaling AI sales automation company built to help small and mid-sized businesses grow faster, has announced it will join forces with Blackpearl Group (NZX: BPG), a publicly listed AI data-tech company headquartered in New Zealand and the U.S.

The agreement marks a major step forward for B2B Rocket – giving the company access to capital, global infrastructure and product synergies that will fast-track its expansion across the U.S. and beyond. B2B Rocket specialises in intelligent outbound sales agents that can generate, qualify and engage leads without human input. The platform has already achieved over US$2.1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and is rapidly expanding across the US.

“We lead this company with conviction and a clear vision: to make a global impact by building tools that help businesses punch above their weight. Our core values have always been moving with urgency – hiring smart, moving fast and staying obsessed with delivering customer value,” says Noah Loul, CEO of B2B Rocket.

The two products are already integrated in select customer environments, unlocking a new level of automation and cross-sell opportunity for sales teams who want more pipeline with less pain. “We’re joining forces with a team that shares our velocity, our values and our obsession with getting real results for customers,” Loul added. “This isn’t the end of our journey; it’s the start of a bigger one. We’re here to take what works, multiply it by 10 and help more businesses scale without the baggage of bloated headcount or broken systems,” explains Loul.

Shared DNA and shared direction

The move comes as Blackpearl prepares to file for dual listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), signalling a wider ambition to lead the AI sales enablement category globally. For B2B Rocket, it means more than just an acquisition – it’s a true alignment in culture, capability and purpose.

“Relentless ambition is the common thread. B2B Rocket is cut from the same cloth as us  – founder-led, customer-obsessed and unapologetically focused on delivering results. Their AI-powered outbound engine is the perfect complement to what we offer with Pearl Diver,”  says Blackpearl CEO Nick Lissette. He adds:  “This is far more than just a bolt-on. It’s an investment in category leadership where humans and AI work together to power customer acquisition at scale,” adds Lissette.

Bigger platform and a bolder mission

Since its inception, B2B Rocket has grown rapidly withAI-powered outbound sales agents that generate, qualify and engage leads – no human input required. The platform has already crossed US$2.1 million in ARR and is now set up to accelerate product development and go-to-market velocity, thanks to the partnership.

The high-performing team behind B2B Rocket – all alumni of high-growth, high-scale environments – remains at the helm. Loul, a seasoned entrepreneur, previously scaled GlobalGeeks to $60M ARR through strategic partnerships with both Verizon and T-Mobile. Loul is also a vocal advocate for ethical, human-first AI – a principle that has shaped B2B Rocket’s product direction and customer approach from its core.

“This is a win for our customers too,” said Loul. “We’re bringing them better features, faster innovation and greater value to the ecosystem they’re already using – now with the added benefit of Blackpearl’s enterprise-grade security and infrastructureAnd we’re doing that with the muscle of a publicly traded tech leader behind us.”

The road ahead

Together with Blackpearl, B2B Rocket will continue delivering intelligent, AI-powered sales solutions designed to meet the needs of modern SMBs while accelerating innovation across its growing customer base. The integration of the two product suites has already begun in select customer environments.

“AI is only useful if it moves the needle and that’s our mantra. Now, B2B Rocket has the ‘fuel’ to go further, faster,” concludes Loul.

About B2B Rocket

B2B Rocket is an AI-powered sales enablement platform purpose-built to transform B2B sales efficiency.

By deploying autonomous AI agents, B2B Rocket automates prospecting, lead qualification, and outreach – streamlining labour-intensive sales processes typically handled by human reps.

Designed to help businesses scale faster and close smarter, B2B Rocket empowers teams to drive revenue with greater precision and less friction.

Founded in 2023, B2B Rocket is headquartered in Delaware, USA.

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About Blackpearl Group

Blackpearl Group (BPG) is a market leading data technology company that pioneers AI-driven sales and marketing solutions for the US market.

Specifically engineered for small-medium sized businesses (SMEs), BPG consistently delivers exceptional value to its customers. Our mantra is simple: ‘Better Growth Together’. When our customers win, we win.

Founded in 2012, BPG is based in Wellington, New Zealand, and Phoenix, Arizona.

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From left to right: Oliver Moreno, Chief Revenue Officer; Noah A. Loul, Chief Executive Officer; Joshua Hameier, Chief Product Officer.
From left to right: Oliver Moreno, Chief Revenue Officer; Noah A. Loul, Chief Executive Officer; Joshua Hameier, Chief Product Officer.

Automation Anywhere Announces Availability of Agents in the New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Category

NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At AWS Summit New York City, Automation Anywhere, the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), today announced the availability of AI agents in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy Automation Anywhere’s AI agents using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development.

Automation Anywhere’s new AI agents help organizations automate complex knowledge tasks, enhance customer experience, and improve content generation—enabling enterprises to streamline operations, increase agility, and unlock measurable value from their generative AI investments.

“As one of the first companies to deliver AI agents in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category, we’re proud to help lead the shift toward practical, enterprise-ready generative AI,” said Adi Kuruganti, Chief Product Officer at Automation Anywhere. “This new channel gives customers a seamless way to adopt agentic automation solutions that enhance productivity, speed up decision-making, and accelerate their journey to becoming an autonomous enterprise.”

Available Today: New AI Agents Purpose-Built for Enterprise Use Cases

Financial Report Analyst: This AI agent analyzes financial reports and earnings calls to extract key metrics and generate insights. It provides accurate, context-aware financial analysis based solely on source data—ideal for finance teams that require fast and reliable reporting. Explore Agent »

Technology Copywriter: This AI agent generates four variations of compelling article titles (conservative, creative, metaphorical, and bold) using brand-aligned reference examples and target keywords—enabling marketers and writers to scale SEO-optimized tech content with speed and consistency. Explore Agent »

Sentiment & Tone Analysis: This AI agent analyzes support emails and customer messages for sentiment and tone, flagging urgency, formality, and emotion with detailed justifications. This helps customer experience and support teams prioritize and personalize responses, thereby improving the quality and speed of resolutions. Explore Agent »

Talent Scouting: This AI agent analyzes resumes against job descriptions to calculate role-fit scores and provides structured candidate evaluations covering experience, education, and skills. It helps recruiters and hiring managers scale the initial review process, apply consistent criteria, and support good governance practices while aligning organizational policies and compliance requirements. Explore Agent »

With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS.

About Automation Anywhere
Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA) and guided by its vision to fuel the future of work by unleashing human potential through automation. Learn more at www.automationanywhere.com

 

Automation Anywhere Integrates with AWS to Showcase the Future of Human-Agent Collaboration

Empowering Business Users with AI-powered Process Agents that Understand Natural Language and Turn Intent into Action—No Code Required

NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At the AWS Summit New York City, Automation Anywhere, the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), today announced an enhancement to its Automation Co-Pilot through a new integration with Amazon Q Business. Combining Amazon Q’s enterprise-grade generative AI and Automation Anywhere’s industry-first Process Reasoning Engine (PRE) enhances and amplifies the intuitive experience for business users. This combination enhances Automation Anywhere’s Automation Co-Pilot’s natural language interface which expediently turns intent into real outcomes.  This enhancement to Automation Co-Pilot is also available today to developers and can be delivered as a standalone application or embedded into the primary application used by business users. 

With this integration, developers can now build dynamic, accurate cross-application workflows that deliver up to 10x more value than general purpose chatbots because they are grounded in real-time enterprise data via Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) from Amazon Q Business and powered by Automation Anywhere’s PRE, the core of Automation Anywhere’s APA system. This new integration also enables business users to simply describe what they need in everyday language and AI agents immediately go to work executing complex multi-step processes directly within the enterprise applications they already use. Users stay in control with human-in-the-loop review and approval all within a single interface.

“This new capability in our Automation Co-Pilot represents a new era in enterprise AI—one where people don’t just use automation, they collaborate with it,” said Adi Kuruganti, chief product officer at Automation Anywhere. “By combining natural language, embedded experiences, real-time data, and reasoning, we’re transforming how work gets done. This is the next step toward the Autonomous Enterprise, where every employee is empowered by digital agents that adapt to their needs and act with intent.”

“At Tangentia, we’re focused on helping our clients harness the power of agentic AI to transform how work gets done,” said Vijay Thomas, CEO at Tangentia. “This collaboration with Automation Anywhere unlocks a new level of AI-powered automation. With Automation Co-Pilot, integrated with Amazon Q Business and powered by the Process Reasoning Engine, our clients can simply describe what they need in natural language and AI agents take care of the rest. The ability to deliver faster, more accurate, and personalized outcomes is a game-changer for business users across industries.”

About Automation Anywhere

Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA) and guided by its vision to fuel the future of work by unleashing human potential through automation. Learn more at www.automationanywhere.com

 

Automation Anywhere Achieves the AWS Generative AI Competency

Company Earns AWS Generative AI Competency for Assisting Global Organizations in Enhancing Productivity and Driving Business Transformation Through AI-powered Automation

NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — At AWS Summit New York City, Automation Anywhere, the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), announced today that it has achieved the AWS Generative AI Competency. This recognition reflects Automation Anywhere’s proven technical expertise and customer success in designing, deploying, and operationalizing generative AI solutions on AWS.

“Achieving the AWS Generative AI Competency underscores the strength of our AI-powered agentic automation system and validates the real-world impact we’re delivering to enterprise customers,” said Adi Kuruganti, Chief Product Officer of Automation Anywhere. “This recognition affirms our ability to combine generative AI, automation, and orchestration at scale—helping organizations unlock productivity, reduce friction in work, and make faster, smarter decisions with the trust and agility of AWS.”

The AWS Competency Program aims to assist customers in connecting with AWS Partners who possess extensive knowledge and technical expertise in using AWS technologies and best practices to adopt Generative AI. These partners facilitate the seamless integration and deployment of AWS-based solutions to meet the unique needs of both startups and global enterprises.

Automation Anywhere’s Agentic Process Automation (APA) introduces a new class of AI-powered software agents that autonomously manage complex business processes. Integrated with Amazon Bedrock, APA combines generative AI with enterprise-grade automation and orchestration to handle dynamic tasks, accelerate decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Designed with built-in governance and security, APA helps organizations move faster toward the autonomous enterprise—unlocking new levels of agility, productivity, and scalability across industries. Learn more: automationanywhere.com/rpa/agentic-process-automation.

About Automation Anywhere

Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA) and guided by its vision to fuel the future of work by unleashing human potential through automation. Learn more at www.automationanywhere.com

 

GIGABYTE Announces its AI PCs – GIGABYTE AERO X16 and GIGABYTE GAMING A16 Now Officially Available

TAIPEI, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the successful debut of the AORUS MASTER 18 and 16, GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, now announces the availability of the GIGABYTE AERO X16 and GAMING A16, expanding its 2025 AI PC lineup. Built to meet the needs of gamers, hybrid users, and creators, both models combine next-gen NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs with GIGABYTE’s exclusive GiMATE AI Agent for intelligent system control, AI-enhanced workflows, and immersive experiences.

GIGABYTE Announces its AI PCs – GIGABYTE AERO X16 and GIGABYTE GAMING A16 Now Officially Available
GIGABYTE Announces its AI PCs – GIGABYTE AERO X16 and GIGABYTE GAMING A16 Now Officially Available

Both laptops feature up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUs, powered by the Blackwell architecture and NVIDIA DLSS 4 for AI-accelerated performance. The AERO X16 supports up to 85W Max Graphics Power, while the GAMING A16 reaches up to 80W. Integrated GiMATE AI Agent enables intuitive “Press & Speak” voice control, smart tuning, and privacy features. Built on an AI-ready platform with NVIDIA NIM, users can create personal AI agents and streamline workflows. With up to 14 hours of battery life, PD 3.0 fast charging, and Dolby Atmos® audio, both laptops support modern AI-driven lifestyles.

The GIGABYTE AERO X16, a Copilot+ PC, is tailored for multi-scenario users who focus on digital creating and AI designing on the go. Weighing just 1.9kg and measuring 16.75mm thin, it comes in Space Gray or Lunar White, featuring an iridescent NIL design with a refined sandblasted finish that reflects modern craftsmanship and minimalist aesthetics. The 16″ WQXGA display boasts a 92% screen-to-body ratio with a 4-sided slim bezel design and is both Pantone® Validated and TÜV Rheinland® certified. AI tools like Cocreator and Generative Fill enhance productivity, while WINDFORCE Infinity cooling with 12V dual fans, 3D VortX, and 0dB ambient mode ensures performance in silence.

The GIGABYTE GAMING A16 suits casual gamers and students. Its 2.2kg weight and 180° lay-flat hinge make it ideal for collaboration and on-the-go use. The 16″ WQXGA panel supports a 165Hz refresh rate for fluid visuals. With MUX Switch support, smart WINDFORCE cooling featuring surround vents and an Icy Touch zone. The Golden Curvature keyboard on both models with enlarged keycaps and 1.7mm travel distance, the AERO X16 & GAMING A16 balance comfort with sustained performance.

With AERO X16 and GAMING A16 joining the previously launched AORUS MASTER 18 and 16, GIGABYTE completes its 2025 AI PC portfolio. All models are now available through retailers. Shop now: AERO X16, GAMING A16