Continued global expansion brings the Content Innovation Cloud to the Asia-Pacific region, enabling organizations to scale AI‑driven operations in compliance with local data residency requirements

SYDNEY, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As AI adoption accelerates, data sovereignty has become a deciding factor for regulated industries across Asia-Pacific region. This is why Hyland, a global leader in enterprise content management (ECM) and the pioneer of the content-powered agentic enterprise, today announced the continued expansion of its AI‑native Content Innovation Cloud™ across the Asia-Pacific region in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Building on their strategic collaboration agreement (SCA), this expansion brings Hyland to the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region, enabling highly regulated, content-rich industries such as healthcare, financial services, insurance, education, and government, to unlock governed, AI‑ready content and scale agent‑driven operations with greater performance and lower latency.

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“With demand for AI-driven enterprise solutions accelerating globally, organizations across the Asia-Pacific region want to take advantage of AI but are mindful of data sovereignty and deploying advanced content and AI capabilities within their own regional infrastructure,” said Tim McIntire, chief technology officer at Hyland. “By extending the Content Innovation Cloud into Australia, Hyland is removing that barrier, empowering our customers to move forward with confidence as they modernize core operations and adopt the agentic enterprise.”

“This expansion of Hyland’s partnership with AWS significantly strengthens the foundation for delivering AI‑native innovation across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region” said Mark Grimes, managing director at Blumark. “With local access to the Content Innovation Cloud, organizations can realize the true benefits of the content‑powered agentic enterprise, and we look forward to working with Hyland to help our customers realize their full potential.”

“The next phase of enterprise AI will be defined by how effectively organizations can connect intelligence to real business processes,” said Carol Potts, General Manager, ISV, at AWS. “By expanding our partnership with Hyland in Australia, New Zealand and across the Asia-Pacific region, we are helping customers unlock the full value of their content-powered agentic automation and build a trusted foundation for AI innovation on AWS.”

Empowering the Agentic Enterprise Across the Asia-Pacific Region

Hyland is advancing its leadership as the pioneer of the content‑powered agentic enterprise by delivering the critical foundation organizations need to scale AI beyond experimentation. This includes the company’s latest wave of innovations, including the Enterprise Context Engine, Agent Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Agent Mesh, and headless capabilities for the Content Innovation Cloud that bring together governed content, industry specific context, and agent orchestration into a unified platform. Built on decades of expertise in highly regulated industries, Hyland uniquely enables enterprises to connect AI to real business processes with the trust, control, and domain intelligence required to drive meaningful, scalable outcomes in the age of agentic automation.

By bringing the Content Innovation Cloud closer to where customers operate, Hyland and AWS are enabling their customers across the region to deliver faster, more reliable digital experiences, unlock new revenue opportunities, and scale AI‑driven innovation without compromising governance or compliance.

Hyland will also be bringing its annual user conference, CommunityLIVE, to Melbourne, Australia on 25 August 2026.

For more information on Hyland’s platform and solutions, please visit Hyland.com.

About Hyland
Hyland is the pioneer of the Content Innovation Cloud™ , delivering ubiquitous enterprise intelligence to organizations with solutions that unlock actionable insights and drive automation. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, including many of the Fortune 100, Hyland’s solutions create the foundation for a connected, agentic enterprise, where teams harness the power of AI to redefine how they operate and engage with those they serve. For additional information on Hyland’s platform and services, please visit Hyland.com.

Media contact:
Jason Gerdon
jason.gerdon@hyland.com

Dragos expands to protect xOT including OT systems and the billions of connected devices that have reshaped how critical infrastructure operates

HANOVER, Md., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dragos, the global leader in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) environments, today announced it has acquired Phosphorus, extending the Dragos Platform to protect the billions of connected devices embedded across critical infrastructure and other operational networks.

Operational environments have outgrown traditional OT boundaries. Power grids, pipelines, manufacturing facilities, and data centers now depend on an increasingly diverse mix of connected devices and digital systems. Traditional and non-traditional assets alike are woven throughout their operational environments. This expanded environment — OT systems and the billions of connected devices that have reshaped how critical infrastructure operates — is the Extended Operational Technology environment, or xOT. Adversaries are already operating across it. Defenders need a broader scope of visibility, intelligence, and control to defend it.

Dragos’s acquisition of Phosphorus reflects a deliberate strategy to protect the full operational environment as it exists and operates today. Dragos offers the industry’s most comprehensive OT cybersecurity platform. Adding Phosphorus extends Dragos capabilities to secure connected devices across the full xOT environment, delivering deeper device visibility, automated remediation, and continuous risk reduction.

“The connected devices you find everywhere in critical infrastructure are largely invisible to the cybersecurity programs that protect operational environments,” said Robert M. Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Dragos. “With Phosphorus, we close that gap and secure xOT, the full environment that matters.”

“We built Phosphorus to solve the connected device problem — the unmanaged devices, the default credentials, the firmware no one was updating. Together with Dragos, we can solve it with a depth and scale that wasn’t possible before. That’s what the next generation of OT cybersecurity looks like,” said Sonu Shankar, President and COO of Phosphorus.

Phosphorus offers the industry’s most comprehensive discovery and remediation platform for connected devices, which integrates with customers’ existing infrastructure without requiring disruptive architectural changes. The platform actively discovers and provides deep visibility into devices across OT and enterprise environments, delivering detailed risk context and continuous situational awareness across the extended device landscape. Phosphorus automates remediation workflows, including password rotations, firmware updates, certificate management, and configuration hardening, while helping organizations address compliance and reduce risk at scale.

Dragos customers will gain expanded asset visibility and integrated device intelligence in the near term, with automated remediation workflows and a unified platform experience to follow.  Phosphorus customers will continue to be fully supported, with expanded access to Dragos offerings as integration progresses. Sonu Shankar will continue to lead the Phosphorus business as a General Manager within Dragos, through a structured, phased integration.

With the addition of Phosphorus, Dragos estimates its total addressable market opportunity at more than $50 billion.* The acquisition builds on Dragos’s October 2024 acquisition of Network Perception, which added expanded OT network visibility, segmentation validation, and compliance to the Dragos platform. Where Network Perception maps and secures the network architecture, Phosphorus secures the devices running on it.

About Dragos

Dragos provides the most comprehensive OT cybersecurity technology to deliver on its global mission: to safeguard civilization. Purpose-built for the extended operational technology environment, or xOT, Dragos technology delivers asset visibility, continuous monitoring, OT vulnerability management, segmentation validation, device protection, and real-time threat detection, powered by the industry’s most experienced OT threat intelligence and incident response team. Dragos serves critical sectors including energy, manufacturing, water, transportation, and data centers. Privately held and headquartered in the Washington, DC area, Dragos operates globally across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Visit dragos.com. 

*Dragos estimate based on third-party market research including MarketsandMarkets, “Operational Technology (OT) Security Market” (April 2025); Polaris Market Research, “Operational Technology (OT) Security Market” (2025).

SYDNEY, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Flor de Caña, the sustainably crafted premium rum from Nicaragua, has been awarded the prestigious “Diamond Product Sustainability Award” by the organization Sustainability Award in Australia, the competition’s highest distinction and the first Diamond-level recognition granted in 2026. The award recognizes brands that demonstrate exceptional environmental performance and measurable sustainability impact throughout their value chain.

Flor de Caña 12 and 18 Year Rums.

The judges highlighted Flor de Caña’s industry-leading “field-to-bottle” sustainability model, which integrates renewable energy, carbon reduction initiatives, circular production practices, responsible packaging, and long-term environmental stewardship. As one of the world’s first Carbon Neutral spirits, Flor de Caña is distilled using 100% renewable energy, captures and repurposes all fermentation CO₂, and has planted more than one million trees since 2005. The award also recognized the brand’s premium quality, consistency, and craftsmanship developed over 135 years of family tradition.

This recognition further strengthens Flor de Caña’s position as a global leader in sustainability within the spirits industry and reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to creating positive environmental and social impact.

The brand has garnered international acclaim for its award-winning portfolio of premium rums aged naturally at the base of an active volcano in American white oak barrels without sugar or artificial ingredients. Notably, Flor de Caña’s 12 year-old, 18 year-old, and 25 year-old rums stand out for their distinctive flavor profiles and exceptionally smooth finish.

The rum is distributed in Australia by Vanguard Luxury Brands.

About Flor de Caña
Flor de Caña is a premium rum brand that is Carbon Neutral certified and sustainably made, from field to bottle. From an 1890 family estate, it’s distilled with 100% renewable energy and naturally aged at the base of an active volcano without sugar or artificial ingredients. Recognized as a global leader in sustainability, the brand has received distinctions such as “World’s Most Sustainable Rum Brand” (USA), “Ethical Award” (UK) and “Sustainable Spirits Producer” (France). www.flordecana.com 

Media Contact: corporatecommunications@flordecana.com

HALONG, Vietnam, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the growing global demand for immersive and eco-conscious luxury travel, Bhaya Cruises, one of Vietnam’s leading cruise operators, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Summer Collection. Featuring tailored all-inclusive packages across its premier brands, these high-value initiatives allow travelers to experience the dramatic landscapes of Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay with unprecedented perks and premium flexibility.

True to its reputation for delivering experiential travel, Bhaya Cruises has structured this year’s summer offerings to cater to both wellness seekers and culture enthusiasts. The promotions span across two of the operator’s flagship vessels: the newly launched, wellness-centric Bhaya Soul, and the luxury eco-vessel, The Au Co.

Rejuvenating Escapes Aboard Bhaya Soul

For travelers prioritizing mindfulness and holistic relaxation, Bhaya Soul – recently honored as one of the Top 100 on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places 2026 list – introduces the Summer ALL-INCLUSIVE 2-day-1 night package. This weekend-friendly package delivers an elevated standard of intuitive hospitality, condensed into a high-impact overnight escape. Bhaya Soul voyages emphasize spatial comfort, panoramic ocean views, and specialized farm-to-table menus designed to nurture body and mind, complete with morning mindful walk, guided kayaking through hidden lagoons.

Guests booking this exclusive 2-day wellness getaway will enjoy premium seasonal benefits, including:

• Free Upgrade to the Next Suite Category (valued at USD 200)
• Free Round-trip transfer between Hanoi and Halong (valued at USD 80)
• $50 Drink Credit onboard

Cultural Heritage and Sustainable Luxury on The Au Co

Complementing the wellness-focused voyages, The Au Co Summer Privilege package makes a return for the summer season. Celebrated for its unique steel-hulled design and long-standing commitment to sustainable tourism, The Au Co offers families, couples, and groups an upscale exploration of Ha Long Bay’s iconic geological wonders.

This summer, guests choosing to sail on The Au Co will benefit from an extensive stay extension and exclusive inclusions:

• Free 1 Night Hotel Stay in Hanoi (valued at USD 80)
• Free Round-trip transfer between Hanoi and Ha Long (valued at USD 80)
• $50 Drink Credit onboard

Seizing the Summer Advantage

This summer collection is designed to help travelers maximize their vacation investments without compromising luxury. By booking these seasonal rates directly, guests secure comprehensive inclusions – ranging from entrance fees to onboard activities.

Whether selecting a transformative wellness voyage on Bhaya Soul or embarking on a sophisticated cultural expedition on The Au Co, international and domestic voyagers are guaranteed an exceptional perspective of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage site.

For seasonal availability, terms and conditions, or to lock in your preferred sailing dates, contact the Bhaya Cruises international reservation bureau directly.

About Bhaya Cruises

Established in 2007, Bhaya Cruises is a pioneer in luxury boutique cruising in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Managing a diverse fleet, the company seamlessly blends traditional Vietnamese aesthetics with contemporary safety standards and innovative, sustainable hospitality practices.

Email: sales@bhayacruises.com 
Phone: +84 (0) 933 446 542 
Website: bhayacruises.com 

Six months after its strategic investment, Firstsource announces proven outcomes from live deployments in healthcare and education, with processing times cut by over 95% and throughput increased up to 10x

MUMBAI, India, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), a global intelligence partner and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company today announced the first measurable outcomes from its strategic partnership with AppliedAI — the enterprise AI workflow automation company in which Firstsource made a strategic equity investment in November 2025.

The results mark a decisive shift from commitment to proof. In the six months since the investment was announced, Firstsource and AppliedAI have moved from pilot to production, deploying joint solutions across two document-intensive, compliance-heavy process domains in enterprise operations: healthcare provider data management and education admissions. Both deployments are live with clients, and the outcomes are measurable.

From Commitment to Outcomes

When Firstsource announced its investment in AppliedAI in November 2025, the thesis was clear: the future of enterprise operations lies not in applying AI as a point solution, but in rebuilding workflows from the ground up — with compliance, human oversight, and measurable ROI built in from the start. AppliedAI’s Opus platform and its Large Work Model were identified as the right foundation for that vision.

“Enterprises today don’t need more automation tools — they need outcomes. Our partnership with AppliedAI is fundamentally changing how work gets done across both regulated and unregulated industries. What these deployments prove is that when you rebuild the workflow rather than bolt AI on top of it, the gains aren’t incremental — they’re transformational. This is what Intelligence That Operates looks like in practice,” shared Ritesh Idnani, CEO & Managing Director, Firstsource.

“The pilot era of enterprise AI is over. Every enterprise has run experiments; what separates the leaders is whether those experiments have become operations. What we have built with Firstsource is a repeatable model: deep domain expertise from Firstsource, workflow automation infrastructure from Opus, and outcomes that land in weeks, not years. The results in provider data and admissions workflow automation are not edge cases — they are proof that this works, and a template for what comes next,” said Arya Bolurfrushan, Founder & CEO, AppliedAI.

What the last six months have demonstrated is that this approach works in production.

Healthcare: Provider Data Management

Provider data management remains one of the most fragmented and error-prone processes for healthcare payers. A provider’s information — from licensure and credentials to network status and contact details — must be ingested, validated, and kept current across systems, often drawn from dozens of disparate source formats submitted by thousands of individual providers.

Results from live deployments of the joint Firstsource–AppliedAI solution:

• Up to 93% reduction in processing time, from approximately 15 minutes per record to under one minute
• Reduction in data entry errors, with full auditability and human review at every critical decision point

Education: Admissions Workflow Automation

Admissions processing involves manual review of applications, credential verification, document completeness checks, and rubric-based evaluation. These steps are inherently repetitive and well-suited for intelligent automation, provided compliance, consistency, and audit requirements are maintained.

Results from live deployments of the joint Firstsource-AppliedAI solution:

• 5–10x increase in throughput, from approximately 8 minutes per application to ~2 minutes
• Up to 90% reduction in manual processing effort

This collaboration moves beyond experimentation with AI to operationalizing it at scale, embedding intelligence directly into workflows to deliver measurable business outcomes. Together, Firstsource and AppliedAI are building and deploying industry-specific, repeatable use cases that re-architect how complex, compliance-heavy processes are executed.

The competitive advantage will belong to enterprises that can operationalize AI inside live workflows—not as copilots, but as accountable systems of execution. Through this partnership, Firstsource and AppliedAI are setting a new benchmark for enterprise AI adoption, bringing Intelligence That Operates into live enterprise workflows at scale, with domain expertise, compliance, and measurable outcomes at the core.

About Firstsource

Firstsource Solutions Limited, an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), is a global intelligence partner to enterprises across healthcare, banking and financial services, communications, media, technology, retail, and utilities. Its inch-wide, mile-deep practitioners work collaboratively to reimagine business process management. With operations across the US, UK, India, Philippines, Mexico, Romania, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa, and Australia, Firstsource combines over twenty-five years of domain expertise with an agent-first delivery model to design, build, and operate intelligent enterprise operations. Through its Intelligence That Operates promise—powered by Kairos, the operating system that makes it real—the company unifies consulting, implementation, and operations into a single full-stack engagement and underwrites outcomes, not effort, turning deep domain intelligence into a compounding operational advantage for the world’s most regulated industries. (www.firstsource.com)

About AppliedAI

AppliedAI, the world’s “most boring AI” company, delivers measurable enterprise outcomes. The UAE’s recognised national AI-champion, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, partners with institutions across healthcare, insurance, financial services and government entities to redesign, integrate, and evolve mission-critical workflows. With an expanding global presence, the company recently launched its APAC operations, establishing a regional hub in Kuala Lumpur and offices in Singapore and Hong Kong. Its flagship platform, Opus, turns regulated processes into AI-powered workflows and builds a Digital Twin: a living model of your automated enterprise. As the first APX-driven platform, Opus defines the category standard with compliance, human oversight, and ROI at scale. It guides organisations through the full lifecycle: Discover, Build, Run, and Optimise Continuously. Unlike tools that simply automate what already exists, Opus reimagines processes AI first. Humans stay where they matter most. Everything else runs on agents. (https://www.opus.com/)