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YY Group Announces Strategic Investment in Arros AI, an NVIDIA Inception Program Member

AI and Robotics Collaborations, Expanding Manpower Client Portfolio, and Growing IFM Pipeline Reinforce FY2026 Revenue Guidance of US$103 Million to US$110 Million

Strengthening Next-Generation Workforce Technology and AI Hiring Infrastructure

SINGAPORE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) (“YY Group” or the “Company”), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), today announced a strategic technology partnership with Fuku Advanced AI Inc. (“Arros AI”), a member of the NVIDIA Inception program. This investment is designed to strengthen YY Group’s next-generation workforce technology and AI hiring infrastructure, further enhancing its flagship YY Circle platform. The partnership is part of a broader set of strategic and operational initiatives the Company is executing to support its FY2026 revenue guidance of US$103 million to US$110 million, as announced on March 12, 2026.

Technology and Innovation: Advancing the Platform

Under the partnership with Arros AI, YY Group will integrate AI-powered candidate discovery, screening, ranking and interviewing capabilities into the YY Circle platform to improve recruiting efficiency, reducing time-to-fill, and enhance platform scalability across key markets. The collaboration reflects YY Group’s broader strategy to strengthen its workforce technology stack and operational efficiency as it scales across hospitality and adjacent service sectors. The companies are also exploring a strategic investment and milestone-based incentive framework, subject to definitive agreements and applicable approvals, to align both parties around successful deployment and measurable commercial outcomes. Kevin Gao, Founder and CEO of Arros AI, said: “We are excited to support YY Group as it scales YY Circle across multiple markets. Our focus is to help workforce platforms make faster, more accurate hiring decisions through AI-powered screening, ranking, and interviewing infrastructure. We believe this partnership can become a strong example of how AI improves recruiter productivity and platform scalability in large-scale manpower operations.”

Separately, YY Group launched a robotics pilot program in Las Vegas, Nevada this month, to evaluate the deployment of hospitality and security robotics in one of the world’s largest hospitality markets. Marking the Company’s first foray into the U.S. market, this program builds on the Company’s formal partnership with KEENON Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robots, under which the two companies are developing integrated human-robot collaboration service models for the hospitality sector. Pilot deployments are already underway in Malaysia and Singapore. These solutions are designed to support and augment human staff across functions such as banquet event support, cleaning, and facility maintenance. The Company expects its robotics initiatives to improve operating margins within its IFM business by enhancing workforce productivity and service consistency, while also creating differentiated human-robot service packages that can be marketed to manpower segment clients as a premium offering.

YY Circle Hong Kong: Rapid Scale Following 2025 Acquisition

Since acquiring YY Circle Hong Kong in April 2025, the Company has secured 20 strategic hotel partnerships in the market, including 12 announced in January 2026 and eight additional multi-year service agreements signed in March 2026. As a result, YY Group now projects HKD 100 million in revenue in 2026 for its Hong Kong operations, representing more than 1,000% growth over the partial-year 2025 revenue base. Hong Kong’s trajectory provides a clear demonstration of the Company’s market entry playbook — acquire a local platform, land premium hospitality clients, build workforce density, and scale rapidly — a model the Company is quickly replicating across its other growth markets.

YY Circle Thailand: Deepening Presence in Luxury Hospitality

In March 2026, YY Circle Thailand secured a one-year manpower outsourcing contract with The Landmark Bangkok, one of Thailand’s most prominent five-star hotels. The Landmark joins a growing portfolio of internationally recognized hospitality clients in Thailand, including Shangri-La, Banyan Tree, Hyatt, Sheraton, and JW Marriott. Each new partnership strengthens the operational density and workforce utilization needed to build Thailand into a meaningful revenue-contributing market alongside the Company’s established subsidiaries in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

YY Circle Malaysia: Expanding Beyond Hospitality into Retail

YY Circle Malaysia announced plans to expand its retail promoter workforce from approximately 120 personnel to nearly 600 in 2026, which is expected to boost the subsidiary’s revenue contribution to approximately US$14 million for the full year. This expansion into the retail sector builds on the subsidiary’s earlier success in securing six major hospitality deals in 2025, demonstrating the portability of the Company’s workforce model into adjacent high-demand verticals.

Singapore: Deepening IFM Client Relationships and Service Capabilities

In December 2025, YY Group secured a three-year facility maintenance contract with a major international bank in Singapore, marking the Company’s entry into the banking and financial services sector. The multi-year agreement, under which YY Group provides cleaning operations, building maintenance support, and integrated service coordination across the bank’s portfolio of facilities, adds a high-quality recurring revenue stream and further diversifies the Company’s IFM client base beyond its established presence in hotels, shopping malls, hospitals, and commercial office buildings.

Underpinning this client win are several strategic IFM acquisitions completed during 2025, which significantly broadened the Company’s service capabilities in Singapore. Property Facility Services Pte. Ltd., a property management firm with 24 years of industry expertise, is projected to contribute US$28 million in revenue over three years. Uniforce Security Pte. Ltd. marked YY Group’s entry into Singapore’s security market and is projected to contribute US$35 million in revenue over three years. The Company also acquired Pesticide Pest Control Pte. Ltd., adding another essential service vertical. These acquisitions are connected through 24iFM, the Company’s unified digital IFM platform. Together, these moves position YY Group to offer bundled facility management solutions through a single integrated provider, supporting deeper client relationships and recurring revenue growth across Singapore’s commercial and institutional markets.

FY2026 Outlook

These developments contribute to a growing base of contracted revenue and pipeline visibility that supports the Company’s FY2026 revenue guidance of US$103 million to US$110 million. YY Group’s capital and resources remain focused on scaling its core manpower and IFM operations and investing in the people, technology, and operational infrastructure that drive revenue growth. The Company expects to report full results for fiscal year 2025 on or around April 30, 2026.

Mike Fu, CEO of YY Group, said, “Rapid operational progress across our key markets reinforces our confidence in the FY2026 targets we set earlier this month. YY Circle Hong Kong has moved from acquisition to 20 hotel partnerships and a projected HKD 100 million revenue run-rate in under two years — a powerful validation of the market entry playbook that we are now replicating in Thailand, Malaysia and other high-growth markets.”

“Each new client win and market expansion adds to our contracted revenue base and pipeline visibility, while our technology investments are designed to drive operating efficiency and support higher margins as we scale,” Mr. Fu continued. “Our capital and resources are deployed where they generate the highest returns: in our people, our platform, and our client relationships. We remain committed to converting this strong operational momentum into long-term value for our shareholders.”

About YY Group Holding Limited

YY Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: YYGH) is a Singapore-headquartered, technology-enabled platform providing flexible, scalable workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM) services across Asia and beyond. The Group operates through two core verticals: on-demand staffing and IFM, delivering agile, reliable support to industries such as hospitality, logistics, retail, and healthcare.

Leveraging proprietary digital platforms and IoT-driven systems, YY Group enables clients to meet fluctuating labor demands and maintain high-performance environments. In addition to its core operations in Singapore and Malaysia, the Group maintains a growing presence in Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East.

Listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, YY Group is committed to service excellence, operational innovation, and long-term value creation for clients and shareholders.

For more information on the Company, please visit https://yygroupholding.com/.

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YY Group
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Health In Tech and Amazon Web Service Advanced Tier Service Partner Ciklum Announce Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Development of AI-Driven InsurTech Platform

STUART, Fla., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Health In Tech, Inc. (the “Company” or “Health In Tech”) (Nasdaq: HIT), an AI-enabled InsurTech platform company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Ciklum, a global AI-powered experience engineering and software development firm, to enhance the Company’s AI-driven InsurTech platform. The HIT’s platform operates as an  integrated self-funded stop-loss health insurance marketplace serving more than 800 insurance brokers, third party administrators (TPAs), managing general underwriters (MGUs) and carriers in 40 states. 

Ciklum’s collaboration will optimize the platform’s administrative, sales, and analytics capabilities. This initiative will expand both front- and back-end functionality to create an integrated technology environment—from AI-driven bindable quotes to AI-enabled financial reporting and analytics—while streamlining data infrastructure and reporting processes which all hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Ciklum, an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner, provides enterprise-grade software engineering services to Fortune 500 companies and high-growth technology organizations worldwide. Through this collaboration, Health In Tech expects to leverage Ciklum’s deep technical expertise in AWS architecture, data engineering, and AI-driven software development to accelerate platform innovation and scalability.

The Company anticipates successful implementation of these enhancements will deliver expected benefits including:

  • Enhanced platform capabilities and administrative functions, enabling service partners to more efficiently support existing clients while potentially expanding into larger employer markets
  • Improved integration of front- and back-end workflows, consolidating quoting, underwriting, administration, and analytics into a unified platform with the goal of increasing usability and adoption
  • Advanced data, operational reporting capabilities, which aims to deliver deeper insights and improved decision-making for brokers, TPAs, MGUs, carriers, and employer clients

Tim Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Health In Tech, commented, “Health in Tech was founded on the belief that self-funded stop-loss insurance should be simple, streamlined, and widely available. Consistent with our commitment to continuous improvement, we are thrilled to partner with Ciklum, a premier technical and software development company that possesses a full range of capabilities and expertise on our cloud platform, AWS. In addition to achieving AWS Advanced Tier Service partner status, Ciklum has accumulated deep domain experience across healthcare and health insurance and stands out through its AI-powered approach to experience engineering. Together, we are building integrated solutions designed to eliminate fragmented workflows and multiple system dependencies, improving the user experience for brokers, administrators, MGU and carrier partners. This collaboration reflects the strategic technology investments we are making today with the goal of supporting greater platform adoption, stronger customer retention, and long-term revenue growth.”

“Health in Tech is redefining how self-funded stop-loss insurance is delivered, bringing simplicity, transparency, and scalability to a complex ecosystem,” said Raj Radhakrishnan, CEO of Ciklum. “At Ciklum, we are excited to partner with innovators that use technology to reshape industries. By combining Health in Tech’s vision with our deep healthcare expertise, cloud-native engineering on AWS, and our Prodigy AI framework, we are building solutions that unify fragmented systems and deliver breakthrough improvements in operational efficiency.

This partnership will leverage our years of experience and track record in delivering scalable AI-native platforms for leading enterprises, and we look forward to driving innovation and long-term impact for Health In Tech’s customers and partners.”

About Ciklum

Ciklum (www.ciklum.com) is a global experience engineering firm that stands at the forefront of innovation, blending next-generation product engineering, exceptional customer experiences, and cutting-edge AI. It revolutionizes the way people live by developing groundbreaking technologies that reimagine, reshape, and redefine the future. For more than two decades, Ciklum has been a trusted partner to both global enterprises and digital disruptors, spearheading the creation of digital solutions that not only tackle complex corporate challenges but also propel businesses toward accelerated growth and success. Ciklum has a vast global team of over 4,000 highly skilled engineers, experience design specialists, product owners and consultants.

About Health In Tech

Health In Tech, Inc. (Nasdaq: “HIT”) is an AI-enabled InsurTech platform company, which offers a marketplace that improves processes in the health insurance 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, Managing General Underwriter (MGUs) and third-party administrators (“TPAs”).  Health In Tech’s platform serves as a marketplace for brokers, TPAs, MGUs and carriers to access self-funded health insurance for employers, providing functions including customized self-funded health plans, bindable stop-loss quotes, AI-enabled underwriting, claims administration and reporting integration. Learn more at healthintech.com.

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Armor Appoints Jeff Baker as Head of Global Sales

Veteran enterprise sales leader to scale go-to-market across healthcare, financial services, and regulated industries

DALLAS, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Armor, a global leader in cloud-native managed detection and response (MDR), today announced the appointment of Jeff Baker as Head of Global Sales, reporting directly to Founder and CEO Chris Drake. Baker brings over 30 years of industry experience building and scaling enterprise sales organizations across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure, and will lead Armor’s global revenue strategy across healthcare, financial services, and high-tech verticals.

The appointment follows a period of accelerating growth for Armor, including recognition by Frost & Sullivan as a global MDR leader and the launch of Nexus, Armor’s AI security operations platform.

“Jeff is the kind of leader who builds the engine, not just drives it. He’s built sales organizations from scratch, won against much larger competitors, and done it across some of the most demanding verticals in enterprise technology.”

Chris Drake, Founder and CEO, Armor

Baker joins Armor from DeepL, where as Head of Enterprise Sales for the Americas he rapidly scaled the enterprise sales organization while driving significant year-over-year revenue growth. He previously served as Regional Vice President at Hitachi Vantara, leading one of the company’s largest regions across 17 states, and at VMware built the Commercial Networking, Security, and Cloud Management vertical across the U.S. and Canada into one of its top-performing organizations. Baker brings deep healthcare experience, having built and led healthcare-focused verticals at both Nutanix and VMware, and his track record selling into complex, compliance-driven environments aligns closely with Armor’s mission to secure organizations in healthcare, financial services, and other regulated sectors.

“What drew me to Armor is its mission and its ability to deliver real AI-enabled security for organizations in highly regulated industries like healthcare and financial services. I’m excited to help scale our global reach and ensure more CISOs have a partner who truly understands both their threat landscape and their regulatory reality.” 

Jeff Baker, Head of Global Sales, Armor

Armor has long valued hiring veterans for their purpose-driven DNA, a mindset that is embedded in the company from the top. Armor’s founder is a veteran, and Jeff continues that tradition. A highly decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, he served during Operation Desert Storm as the lead electronic warfare intelligence officer. His leadership philosophy is shaped by service and grounded in accountability, transparency, and building high-performing teams.

Armor protects more than 1,700 organizations across 40 countries and has significantly strengthened its global presence over the past year. Baker’s appointment positions the company to accelerate enterprise adoption of its managed detection and response and compliance solutions across regulated industries worldwide.

About Armor

Armor is a global leader in cloud-native managed detection and response. Trusted by over 1,700 organizations across 40 countries, Armor delivers cybersecurity, compliance consulting, and 24/7 managed defense built for transparency, speed, and results. By combining human expertise with AI-driven precision, Armor safeguards critical environments to outpace evolving threats and build lasting resilience. For more information visit our website, follow us on LinkedIn, or request a free Cyber Resilience assessment.

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Jeff Baker, Head of Global Sales, Armor
Jeff Baker, Head of Global Sales, Armor

Virtual IT Group Solves Mid-Market Security Blind Spot with Zero Trust 24/7 Detection & Response

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Virtual IT Group (VITG) and The Instillery have launched Zero Trust Detection & Response (ZDR), the first purpose-built Zero Trust network protection service designed specifically for small and medium-sized organisations across ANZ. Until now, these organisations have faced rising cyber threats with little choice but to rely on outdated, legacy network security.

Virtual IT Group Launches Zero Trust Detection & Response (ZDR) Service - Masaki Takeda (Security Consultant), Maurice McCarthy (CEO) and Jeremy Nees (Chief Product Officer and Zero Trust Practice Lead)
Virtual IT Group Launches Zero Trust Detection & Response (ZDR) Service – Masaki Takeda (Security Consultant), Maurice McCarthy (CEO) and Jeremy Nees (Chief Product Officer and Zero Trust Practice Lead)

The service can deliver the same level of protection used by banks and large enterprises without the specialist team or the cost typically required.

“EDR and identity protection tools have evolved rapidly, but network security hasn’t kept pace,” said Jeremy Nees, Chief Product Officer and Zero Trust Practice Lead at Virtual IT Group. “For the first time, midmarket organisations can have full endpoint, identity, and network security working together as one.”

“Many midmarket businesses are still relying on firewalls and VPNs that simply weren’t designed for today’s advanced cyber-attack patterns or modern workforce realities. Most tools in the SMB space only scan a fraction of network traffic. It’s like boarding a plane where only 10% of passengers have been screened. Our ZDR offering eliminates that blind spot. With this service, we deliver true 24/7 security monitoring and response: deep packet inspection across all traffic, not just small samples, local ANZ threat intelligence, and configuration and oversight by elite engineers.”

This is the first service launched since CEO Maurice McCarthy joined the company in February. “The Zero Trust Detection and Response service is unique in its customer centric design and can be added immediately to a customer’s environment, without having to switch managed service providers if they’re not ready to do so. Secure, sector-compliant, and AI ready business systems are a non-negotiable for our economy to thrive. Crucially for this end of the market, the offering is priced on a peruser, per month model, removing the financial barrier that has historically kept high grade network protection out of reach.”

Virtual IT Group and The Instillery, who came together through an acquisition in 2025, have spent more than a decade implementing Zero Trust architectures for some of the most secure organisations in ANZ. The new ZDR service packages that expertise into a simple, scalable service designed for midmarket needs.

Now with The Instillery’s expertise on board, Virtual IT Group holds one of the strongest Zero Trust capability sets in ANZ, with a dedicated Zero Trust practice and four engineers certified through Zscaler Aces, including Masaki Takeda and Ronnie Meekers. The ZDR launch signals a step forward for traditional managed services and managed security as a combined category.

After successful implementation with pilot customers, ZDR is available immediately across Australia and New Zealand.

About Virtual IT Group (VITG) and The Instillery
Virtual IT Group is one of the fastest growing mid-market technology and cybersecurity providers in Australia and New Zealand. With scale, local customer support, and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end managed IT and security services making our clients’ business systems stronger, smarter and more secure every day. In 2025 Virtual IT Group acquired The Instillery, a New Zealand-based technology services firm specialising in digital transformation and capability building for growth-stage businesses. Together, we operate as a united entity serving ANZ mid-market.

Virtual IT Group Solves Mid-Market Security Blind Spot with Zero Trust 24/7 Detection & Response

SYDNEY, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Virtual IT Group (VITG) and The Instillery have launched Zero Trust Detection & Response (ZDR), the first purpose-built Zero Trust network protection service designed specifically for small and medium-sized organisations across ANZ. Until now, these organisations have faced rising cyber threats with little choice but to rely on outdated, legacy network security.

Virtual IT Group Launches Zero Trust Detection & Response (ZDR) Service - Masaki Takeda (Security Consultant), Maurice McCarthy (CEO) and Jeremy Nees (Chief Product Officer and Zero Trust Practice Lead)
Virtual IT Group Launches Zero Trust Detection & Response (ZDR) Service – Masaki Takeda (Security Consultant), Maurice McCarthy (CEO) and Jeremy Nees (Chief Product Officer and Zero Trust Practice Lead)

The service can deliver the same level of protection used by banks and large enterprises without the specialist team or the cost typically required.

“EDR and identity protection tools have evolved rapidly, but network security hasn’t kept pace,” said Jeremy Nees, Chief Product Officer and Zero Trust Practice Lead at Virtual IT Group. “For the first time, midmarket organisations can have full endpoint, identity, and network security working together as one.”

“Many midmarket businesses are still relying on firewalls and VPNs that simply weren’t designed for today’s advanced cyber-attack patterns or modern workforce realities. Most tools in the SMB space only scan a fraction of network traffic. It’s like boarding a plane where only 10% of passengers have been screened. Our ZDR offering eliminates that blind spot. With this service, we deliver true 24/7 security monitoring and response: deep packet inspection across all traffic, not just small samples, local ANZ threat intelligence, and configuration and oversight by elite engineers.”

This is the first service launched since CEO Maurice McCarthy joined the company in February. “The Zero Trust Detection and Response service is unique in its customer centric design and can be added immediately to a customer’s environment, without having to switch managed service providers if they’re not ready to do so. Secure, sector-compliant, and AI ready business systems are a non-negotiable for our economy to thrive. Crucially for this end of the market, the offering is priced on a peruser, per month model, removing the financial barrier that has historically kept high grade network protection out of reach.”

Virtual IT Group and The Instillery, who came together through an acquisition in 2025, have spent more than a decade implementing Zero Trust architectures for some of the most secure organisations in ANZ. The new ZDR service packages that expertise into a simple, scalable service designed for midmarket needs.

Now with The Instillery’s expertise on board, Virtual IT Group holds one of the strongest Zero Trust capability sets in ANZ, with a dedicated Zero Trust practice and four engineers certified through Zscaler Aces, including Masaki Takeda and Ronnie Meekers. The ZDR launch signals a step forward for traditional managed services and managed security as a combined category.

After successful implementation with pilot customers, ZDR is available immediately across Australia and New Zealand.

About Virtual IT Group (VITG) and The Instillery

Virtual IT Group is one of the fastest growing mid-market technology and cybersecurity providers in Australia and New Zealand. With scale, local customer support, and proven expertise, we deliver end-to-end managed IT and security services making our clients’ business systems stronger, smarter and more secure every day. In 2025 Virtual IT Group acquired The Instillery, a New Zealand-based technology services firm specialising in digital transformation and capability building for growth-stage businesses. Together, we operate as a united entity serving ANZ mid-market.

Jet AirWerks, LLC and Stratton Aviation, LLC Announce Agreement for CFM56-5B/7B Teardowns

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Jet AirWerks, LLC an FAA Part 145 Repair Station that provides MRO services for engine components and performs CFM56-5B/7B engine teardowns, and Stratton Aviation, LLC experts in aftermarket parts trading, end-of-life services, and cutting edge technical services at their own Part 145s, announced they signed an agreement for the teardown of CFM56-5B/7B engines at Jet AirWerks’ Engine Services Center.

On the agreement, Jet AirWerks VP of Sales and Marketing John Moeder said, “We’re very excited to grow our partnership with Stratton.” Moeder continued, “This agreement streamlines the process from engine induction to the overhaul of parts coming directly from teardown and makes it possible for us to invest more in our Engine Services Center.”

Nicole Sobers, VP of CFM Engines for Stratton said, “As demand for Used Serviceable Material (USM) continues to grow, partnerships like this are crucial to maintaining reliable supply for our global customers. Dedicated teardown capacity and rapid turnaround times allow us to convert newly acquired whole assets into available inventory within weeks.”

In 2026, Stratton Aviation plans to significantly expand its CFM56 asset portfolio. To support these efforts and the agreement, Jet AirWerks has invested in additional gantry space to provide dedicated induction slots for Stratton.

About Jet AirWerks LLC: Jet AirWerks LLC is a FAA Part 145 Repair Station based in Arkansas City, KS that specializes in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of jet engine components from the CFM56, CF6, and CF34 families of engines. Since its founding in 2007, Jet AirWerks has overhauled hundreds of thousands of parts for the MRO aftermarket. Jet AirWerks is FAA, EASA, CAAC, and UK CAA certified.

About Stratton Aviation LLC: Stratton Aviation is a global commercial aviation aftermarket company specializing in the acquisition, teardown, repair, and distribution of aircraft and engine components. We provide airlines, MROs, leasing companies, and trading partners with high-quality used serviceable material (USM) and cost-effective aftermarket solutions.

Through a fully integrated platform spanning asset acquisition, aircraft disassembly, repair management, exchange programs, and global distribution, Stratton manages the complete lifecycle of aviation assets. Stratton also operates a dual-certified FAA and EASA Part 145 repair station.

Contact: John Moeder, VP Sales & Marketing, +1 (316) 518-1149, John@jetairwerks.com

CFM56 Engine during the teardown process at Jet AirWerks, LLC.
CFM56 Engine during the teardown process at Jet AirWerks, LLC.

Avex Music Group Announces Global Music Publishing Administration Partnership with Bruno Mars

The deal covers exclusive global publishing administration for music written during the term.

LOS ANGELES and TOKYO, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Avex Music Group today announced a global music publishing administration partnership with 16-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Bruno Mars. Under the agreement, Avex Music Group will serve as the exclusive global music publishing administrator for music written by Mars during the term of the deal which will commence upon the completion of his current deal with BMG/Warner Chappell.

Bruno Mars. Photo Credit: John V. Esparza
Bruno Mars. Photo Credit: John V. Esparza

“Bruno Mars is one of the most culturally impactful songwriters of his generation,” said Katsumi Kuroiwa, CEO of Avex Inc. “We are honored to partner with him and support his future works through this global publishing relationship.”

Brandon Silverstein, CEO of Avex Music Group, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Bruno to Avex and look forward to supporting his incredible songs.”

ABOUT AVEX MUSIC GROUP

Avex Music Group (AMG) is the global music division of Avex Inc. (TYO: 7860), one of the world’s leading entertainment companies. Headquartered in Tokyo and Los Angeles, the company is led by CEO Brandon Silverstein, who oversees the global music group and also serves as a board member and equity partner. AMG specializes in music publishing, recorded music, studio operations, catalog and company acquisitions, as well as artist management through the world-renowned S10 Entertainment.

Avex Inc. operates globally across music, animation, live entertainment, merchandise, and more, employing over 1,500 people and generating $1B+ annually. The company represents 150+ groups, manages over 500 artists, and produces tours in Japan and Asia for global superstars like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber. Known for launching international acts like XG and ONE OR EIGHT, Avex is powered by world-class training academies and creative infrastructure. Its premier talent program, Avex Academy, develops thousands of aspiring artists through studios and academies across Tokyo and other major cities, supported by a national scouting team that auditions over 10,000 candidates annually.

AMG brings Avex’s creative and commercial vision to life on a global scale—bridging East and West through music and culture.

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DXC Recognized on Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms

Award highlights DXC’s position as a trusted partner for global enterprises modernizing operations and advancing AI adoption

ASHBURN, Va., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year in Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best Management Consulting Firms ranking, an annual list that recognizes the consulting firms most highly recommended by customers and industry peers across a range of industries and functional areas.

DXC Recognized on Forbes' 2026 List of America's Best Management Consulting Firms
DXC Recognized on Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms

DXC’s inclusion reflects the company’s continued leadership across consulting and AI-led transformation. In recent months, DXC launched AdvisoryX, a global advisory and consulting group that combines consulting-led engagement with the company’s engineering heritage to help enterprises solve complex challenges and deliver transformation at scale; unveiled Xponential, a repeatable AI orchestration blueprint that helps organizations move beyond pilots and operationalize AI securely, responsibly and with measurable business impact; and opened its London Customer Experience Center, where customers can co-create solutions with DXC experts across automation, generative and agentic AI, security, enterprise applications and infrastructure.

“This recognition from Forbes reflects the strength of DXC’s consulting business and the trust customers place in us to deliver real business impact,” said Ramnath Venkataraman, President of Consulting & Engineering Services. “Across industries and around the globe, we help enterprises modernize core IT and translate AI ambition into real business value. As demand for AI accelerates, many companies are still working through how to scale it responsibly. DXC helps them build the capabilities needed to move forward with confidence.”

Compiled by Forbes in collaboration with Statista, the ranking is based on surveys of consulting industry peers and customers across industry and functional categories. In the 2025 ranking, Forbes noted that fewer than 0.02% of the estimated 955,000 consulting firms in the U.S. made the ranking, based on surveys of 2,400 clients and peers across 33 categories. DXC’s continued recognition reflects the company’s momentum in delivering industry-specific expertise and technology-led transformation for enterprises and public sector organizations.

With approximately 115,000 employees, including nearly 50,000 engineers and consultants in 70 countries, DXC helps customers solve complex business challenges across digital transformation, IT strategy and implementation, cloud, data and AI. Learn more about DXC Consulting & Engineering Services here.

About DXC Technology
DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.