Archive: November 4, 2026

Srimandir Darshan to Remain Suspended for Four Hours Today for Lord Jagannath’s Banakalagi Ritual

Puri, Nov 4 (UDN): Devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri today will have to plan their darshan accordingly, as public entry to the temple will remain suspended for approximately four hours in view of the sacred Banakalagi ritual of the deities.

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According to the temple administration’s advisory, the special ritual will be performed from 6 PM to 10 PM on Wednesday, corresponding to the Dashami Tithi of Kartika Krishna Paksha.

During this period, devotees will not be allowed to have darshan of the deities. The Jaya Vijaya entrance to the sanctum sanctorum will also remain closed to maintain the confidentiality and sanctity of the ritual.

What Is the Banakalagi Ritual?

Banakalagi is an important traditional ritual in which the facial features and colours of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Sudarshana are carefully restored using natural and indigenous materials.

The ritual is performed by the Dutta Mahapatra servitors, who use traditional ingredients such as Hingula (cinnabar), Haritala (orpiment), Kasturi (musk) and special organic oils to refresh the distinctive colours of the deities.

The traditional colours, including red, white, black and yellow, are carefully applied to preserve the divine appearance of the deities and protect their wooden forms.

Devotees Advised to Plan Their Visit

As Banakalagi is a confidential ritual governed by centuries-old temple traditions, only designated servitors are permitted to perform the sacred work. No devotees or outsiders are allowed inside the restricted area while the ritual is underway.

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has advised devotees, particularly those travelling from outside Puri, to take note of the revised darshan schedule and avoid inconvenience.

Regular public darshan is expected to resume after the completion of the Banakalagi ritual and the subsequent customary purification ceremonies.

The ritual remains an important part of the centuries-old traditions of Srimandir, reflecting the unique customs and spiritual heritage of Lord Jagannath’s abode.

Small Joys, Big Market: Products That Spark Joy Take the Spotlight at 140th Canton Fair

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As emotional value becomes a key consumption driver, consumers are increasingly willing to pay for fun, companionship and peace of mind, offering an everyday interpretation of what “Better Life” truly means. This trend was on display throughout Phase 3 of the 140th Canton Fair.

Small Products, Big Feelings

In the Office Supplies Section, beyond traditional business supplies, vibrant products are capturing attention. Pens are expected to be visually appealing while staplers are designed to be cute as well as functional. Products that provide a burst of pleasure are gaining popularity.

3D stickers have emerged as a favorite among journaling enthusiasts. These stickers double as puzzles, requiring no glue and allowing users to assemble them for fun, turning decorations into interactive toys.

In the Toys Section, bag charms in various designs are ubiquitous. Meanwhile, animal-shaped sofa cushions in lazy, prone poses offer a healing touch. Filled with eco-friendly weighted glass beads, they provide a gentle hugging sensation, offering comfort and relaxation.

Emotional Comfort Across Categories

Emotional comfort was equally evident in products designed for children and pets.

A duck-shaped toy created for infants and toddlers aged 6 to 36 months attracted interest from overseas buyers. Simulating the movements of a real duck through head-turning and waddling motions alongside lights, sounds and voice guidance, the toy supports crawling, early learning and emotional comfort. Educational and bedtime-soothing modes offer music, stories, nursery rhymes and bilingual content, helping nurture development and providing a sense of security.

Meanwhile, the Pet Products and Food Section demonstrated how emotional needs also extend to animal companions. From creatively designed cat climbing structures to interactive automatic toys, exhibitors presented products aimed at enriching pets’ daily lives and strengthening the bond between pets and their owners.

As consumers increasingly seek products that deliver emotional as well as practical benefits, Phase 3 of the 140th Canton Fair offers a glimpse into evolving lifestyles and expectations. The message behind “Better Life” is clear: better living is no longer defined solely by utility, but by products that bring comfort, connection and joy.

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Loyalty Juggernaut and On Point Loyalty Launch fidivio, the Loyalty Industry’s First Integrated Financial Planning, Analysis and IFRS-Compliant Accounting Platform

fidivio connects loyalty operations with enterprise finance to strengthen financial control and improve program economics

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Loyalty Juggernaut, Inc., a global leader in enterprise loyalty technology, and On Point Loyalty, a leading consulting firm specializing in loyalty strategy and finance, today launched fidivio, a purpose-built SaaS platform for the financial management of loyalty programs. Jointly developed by the two companies, fidivio combines IFRS-compliant loyalty accounting, financial planning and analysis, and fidi, an AI-powered financial assistant.

“Enterprises are asking loyalty to contribute more to growth, and that requires greater discipline in how they invest in and manage their programs,” said Shyam Shah, CEO and Co-Founder of Loyalty Juggernaut. “With fidivio, we are extending our commitment to helping brands turn loyalty into an enterprise growth engine. Our ambition is to give finance and loyalty leaders the financial confidence to pursue growth opportunities while maintaining control over program economics.”

“Loyalty programs have evolved into substantial financial businesses, yet their financial management often remains fragmented across systems and spreadsheets,” said Evert de Boer, CEO of fidivio. “This limits executives’ visibility into performance and their ability to assess the financial consequences of program changes. We built fidivio to address that gap, embedding specialist financial models and methodologies into everyday accounting and planning. fidi AI makes that expertise more accessible, helping teams understand the drivers behind financial outcomes, evaluate scenarios, and make more informed decisions.”

fidivio combines Loyalty Juggernaut’s enterprise technology expertise and experience powering loyalty programs for iconic global brands including Emirates, Liverpool, WestJet, Global Hotel Alliance, Shoppers Stop and Deutsche Telekom through its flagship GRAVTY® platform with On Point Loyalty’s specialized expertise in loyalty economics, financial modeling and program valuation, drawing on experience advising more than 40 airlines worldwide.

The platform provides three connected capabilities:

• IFRS-compliant loyalty accounting: Automates deferred-revenue and program-liability calculations, with configurable accounting assumptions, financial statements and reconciliation outputs.
• Financial planning and analysis: Connects program performance with budgets and forecasts. Teams can model scenarios for issuance, redemption and breakage, evaluate financial sensitivities and identify the actions needed to achieve specific financial targets.
• fidi AI: Enables users to investigate trends and financial variances through natural-language questions, generate tailored reports and dashboards, and explore financial scenarios using authorized program data.

fidivio runs on AWS and comes pre-integrated with GRAVTY®, connecting loyalty operations directly with financial accounting, forecasting and scenario planning. This integration gives finance and loyalty teams a shared view of program activity and its financial impact. fidivio also supports integration with other loyalty management and enterprise finance systems, serving programs across industries and operating models, including in-house programs, profit centers and standalone loyalty businesses.

fidivio is already in production at Nexxia, a Mexico-based loyalty and data solutions company serving brands across Latin America, bringing the platform’s capabilities into a live enterprise environment.

“As our loyalty business grows, we need accounting processes and financial controls that can grow with it,” said Liliana Galeano Pardo, Chief Financial Officer of Nexxia. “fidivio helps us maintain a consistent view of deferred revenue and program liabilities, with reporting that supports reconciliation and financial oversight. It gives our team a stronger foundation for managing the obligations associated with our programs.”

“Well-designed loyalty programs create lasting value for customers and businesses alike, combining meaningful customer engagement with strong financial performance,” said Roberto Muñoz Guillen, Co-Founder and CEO of Nexxia. “At Nexxia, we are building world-class enterprise loyalty programs that demand the same level of sophistication in financial management. The implementation of fidivio strengthens our ability to understand the economic impact of our decisions and allows us to continue scaling with greater visibility, discipline, and confidence.”

About fidivio

Jointly developed by Loyalty Juggernaut and On Point Loyalty, fidivio is an enterprise-grade, cloud-native platform serving finance, loyalty, and executive teams responsible for the financial performance of loyalty programs. Combining specialized financial expertise with purpose-built technology, fidivio enables enterprises to manage their loyalty programs as financial businesses with greater clarity and control over their financial performance. Learn more at www.fidivio.com.

About Loyalty Juggernaut

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Loyalty Juggernaut is a global leader in enterprise loyalty technology. Its flagship AI-native platform, GRAVTY®, powers over 80 programs across airlines, retail, hospitality, telecommunications and financial services. GRAVTY® helps brands turn loyalty into an enterprise growth engine through deeper customer engagement, expanded partner ecosystems and stronger program economics. The platform brings together agentic capabilities, U.S.-patented AI and ISO/IEC 42001-certified AI governance, enabling brands to individualize offers for millions of members within minutes and detect fraud as it happens. Loyalty Juggernaut was recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Loyalty Platforms, Q4 2025. Learn more at www.lji.io.

About On Point Loyalty

On Point Loyalty is a global advisory firm specializing in loyalty strategy, program economics, financial modeling and valuation. The firm helps organizations design, manage and optimize loyalty programs to maximize their contribution to enterprise value. It publishes the Top 100 Most Valuable Airline Loyalty Programs report, whose 2026 edition analyzes more than 170 airlines. Its experts have authored books on loyalty strategy and currency economics, with research published in Harvard Business Review. Learn more at www.onpointloyalty.com.

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H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism, Inaugurates Saudi Land at WTM London 2026, Reinforcing Saudi’s Commitment to Global Travel Trade

• 37 Saudi tourism partners connect with international travel buyers to showcase new destinations, experiences and opportunities for winter and beyond.
• Saudi celebrates its newest luxury destination, AMAALA, in partnership with Red Sea Global.

LONDON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), officially inaugurated Saudi Land at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, alongside Ageel Alshaibani, CEO of STA, and Rachel Travers, President of the RX Global, organizer of WTM London, bringing together 37 Saudi tourism partners to showcase the country’s expanding tourism offering and strengthen commercial partnerships with the global travel trade.

Over the three-day event, Saudi’s delegation will engage international tour operators, airlines and travel distributors, introducing new products and experiences across destinations including Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, the Red Sea, and AMAALA, while creating opportunities to drive demand for the upcoming winter season and beyond.

His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Saudi Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority, said: “Resilience is built before you need it, and this year Saudi tourism has demonstrated the strength of its foundations. In the first half of 2026, Saudi welcomed about 61.2 million tourist, representing about 1% growth year-on-year, while tourism expenditure reached about SAR 151.9 billion (approximately $40.5 billion). We know the pressures our partners and travelers have faced, and our commitment to them is long term, as we work towards our ambition of welcoming 150 million tourists by 2030. No destination builds that kind of resilience alone, so we will continue bringing the industry together, here in London and through TOURISE, the global, year-round platform shaping the future of tourism.”

Ageel Alshaibani, CEO of STA, added: “Our trade partners have been instrumental in Saudi tourism’s growth, and their success remains our priority. At WTM London, we are showcasing Red Sea escapes, desert experiences and a winter calendar featuring Riyadh Season and Winter at Tantora in AlUla, alongside attractions such as Six Flags Qiddiya City and Aquarabia. These experiences are backed by continued hospitality investment, with about 623K licensed room keys across hotels, apartments and other accommodation in H1 2026, including more than 44K room keys in newly licensed facilities. We are here to create opportunities and grow together.”

Saudi Land celebrated AMAALA, one of Saudi’s newest luxury coastal destinations, as a key highlight of its opening day, showcasing the destination’s growing hospitality offering to international travel partners. Since June, seven resorts, including properties from Four Seasons, Six Senses, Rosewood and Nammos, have welcomed guests, further strengthening AMAALA’s position as a distinctive luxury destination and adding to Saudi’s expanding portfolio of high-end tourism experiences.

Saudi Land also brings the country’s cultural heritage to life throughout the event, with traditional music and dance, Arabic calligraphy and interactive experiences inspired by destinations across Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Land will remain open at stand S9-200 at ExCeL London until 5 November, with 37 tourism partners engaging international buyers, developing new partnerships and creating commercial opportunities for the future.

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KOVE UNVEILS FIVE NEW MODELS AND 2027 RACING LINEUPS AT EICMA

MILAN, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KOVE unveiled the 125 RALLY, 350 RALLY and 650RR at EICMA on 3 November 2026, alongside the BONIC and E-500RR electric motorcycles, KOVE Electronic Clutch and its 2027 racing lineups.

KOVE specializes in premium motorcycles, combining in-house R&D with experience from top-level international racing to strengthen its engineering capabilities. Building on established models such as the 450 RALLY and 800X, the new models expand KOVE’s lineup across rally, supersport and electric motorcycles, reinforcing its position at the forefront of China’s premium motorcycle industry.

Both the 125 RALLY and 350 RALLY feature 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. At 122kg dry weight, the 125 offers a lightweight entry into adventure riding, while the 350 combines a 349.9cc engine, 21L tank and long-travel suspension for longer rides, with Dual Counter-Balancers to reduce vibration and dry-sump lubrication to support demanding off-road use.

The 650RR features an all-new 645cc inline-four engine with electronic throttle control, delivering 80kW at 13,000rpm and 60N•m at 11,000rpm for responsive power delivery. Its high-strength twin-spar frame and aluminium subframe are complemented by a six-axis IMU, bi-directional quickshifter and cornering ABS, combining strong performance, chassis stability and advanced electronic control.

The electronic BONIC combines bird-bone-inspired biomimetic structure with Dakar-informed chassis tuning, focusing on lightweight design and off-road control. E-500RR pairs KOVE’s self-developed liquid-cooled axial-flux motor with a race-tuned chassis, targeting power above 50kW and weight below 150kg.

KOVE Electronic Clutch, developed in-house, uses sensor inputs to control clutch engagement and disengagement. It offers Manual, Automatic and Automated Manual modes. The roadmap targets the three combustion models for 2027 H2 and KEC for 2028 H1.

KOVE made its Dakar debut in 2023 with all three motorcycles finishing. In 2025, KOVE factory rider Beñat Fernández won the WorldSSP300 title. In 2026, the 450RR, WorldSPB’s smallest-displacement motorcycle, scored 20 points and set a race lap record at Assen, while Neels Theric claimed three Dakar Rally2 stage wins.

For 2027, European champion Iker García and WorldSPB race winner Antonio Torres join KOVE’s planned 650RR WorldSPB campaign. French enduro champion Hugo Blanjoue joins Neels Theric and Sunier in rally.

KOVE continually applies data from Dakar and top-level racing to product development, translating its pursuit of peak racing performance into advances in its production motorcycles. With racing as its proving ground, KOVE delivers dependability on every ride.

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Q-Ball Intelligence launches to bring Predictive Intelligence into the AI era

19 years of predictive research, backed by a nine-year real-world investment record returning 235.19%

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Q-Ball Intelligence today announces its launch as a new AI-native Predictive Intelligence venture, building on nearly two decades of research and practical applications dating back to 2007.

The company is developing a new generation of artificial intelligence capable of identifying emerging signals, recognising patterns and anticipating future developments moving beyond analysing what has happened to understanding what is likely to happen next.

The research behind Q-Ball has already been applied in practice. Between 17 February 2016 and 17 February 2025, a Q-Ball-informed investment portfolio delivered a cumulative return of 235.19%.

For comparison, the portfolio analysis shows returns of 129.86% for OMX Stockholm All-Share Gross Index (OMXSGI), representing the broader Swedish equity market, and 106.55% for OMX Stockholm 30 Index (OMXS30) over the same period. This represents an outperformance of 105.33 and 128.64 percentage points respectively.

The nine-year investment record provides a tangible example of the practical application of predictive research developed under the leadership of Assistant Professor Peter Majanen. It represents an actual investment portfolio record rather than a simulated backtest.

From analysing information to anticipating change

Most analytical systems are designed to process information, identify historical trends and explain developments that have already taken place.

Q-Ball is pursuing a different objective: recognising the signals and changing expectations that may reveal what comes next.

Its predictive methodology connects information, expectations, emerging patterns and momentum with potential catalysts and future outcomes. The objective is to translate complex information into structured, measurable forecasts.

The underlying research originated in 2007 and has evolved through nearly two decades of development and practical application. Q-Ball Intelligence represents the next stage: transforming this foundation into a scalable technology platform designed for international markets.

Building a new Predictive Intelligence platform

Q-Ball is developing an AI-native platform designed to identify relevant signals, assess emerging developments, generate structured forecasts and measure predictions against actual outcomes.

The company’s approach places particular emphasis on understanding changes in expectations and behaviour, rather than relying exclusively on historical data and conventional trend analysis.

By combining predictive methodology with AI-driven analysis, Q-Ball aims to create technology that helps organisations and individuals anticipate change, assess opportunities and make better-informed decisions.

An important part of the development philosophy is accountability: predictions should be structured, time-stamped and evaluated against what actually happens. This creates a foundation for continuous measurement, refinement and learning.

Applications across multiple markets

Q-Ball Intelligence is developing its technology for institutional and commercial customers, with additional applications across financial markets, sports and gaming.

Initial areas of focus include:

Enterprise Predictive Intelligence helping organisations anticipate market developments, changing conditions, emerging risks and strategic opportunities.

Financial Markets developing predictive intelligence for equities and financial markets, identifying emerging patterns and assessing the probability of potential market developments.

Sports and Gaming applying predictive models to sporting outcomes, competitive environments and gaming-related markets.

The company is building these applications on a shared predictive foundation, extending its core intelligence capabilities across different markets and customer segments.

A new chapter for predictive intelligence

“Prediction is not about knowing the future. It is about understanding the present well enough to recognize what the future is beginning to become,” says Peter Majanen, Founder and Chief Predictive Intelligence Architect.

Q-Ball Intelligence aims to establish Predictive Intelligence as a distinct category within the evolving AI landscape moving beyond systems that primarily describe the world towards technology designed to anticipate how it may change.

With research foundations dating back to 2007, the company now enters a new phase focused on technology development, commercialisation and international expansion.

Q-Ball Intelligence Predicting What Comes Next.

About Q-Ball Intelligence

Q-Ball Intelligence is an AI-native Predictive Intelligence venture developing technology designed to identify emerging signals, recognise patterns and anticipate future developments.

Its foundations combine predictive research, proprietary analytical methodology and practical applications developed since 2007. The company is focused on transforming this foundation into a scalable predictive intelligence platform for institutional, commercial and consumer applications.

Website: www.qballintel.com

Press contact:

Richard Sjoberg

Q-Ball Intelligence

press@qballintel.com

www.qballintel.com

Historical performance disclosure: The portfolio return of 235.19% relates to the period 17 February 2016 to 17 February 2025. Benchmark figures are based on Avanza data for OMX Stockholm All-Share Gross Index (OMXSGI) and OMX Stockholm 30 Index (OMXS30) over the same period. Historical performance is not indicative of future results. The historical portfolio performance should not be interpreted as performance generated by the new Q-Ball Intelligence platform or as a guarantee of future investment outcomes.

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Orion Innovation Unveils the Next Generation of OI NEBULA™, Its Suite of Agentic SDLC Platforms

Proven with a select group of enterprise clients, the hardened and expanded suite of agentic SDLC platforms is now available

ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Orion Innovation (“Orion”), a data and AI-enabled software engineering services partner, today announced the general availability of the next generation of OI NEBULA™, its suite of agentic AI SDLC platforms. Building on more than a year of experience in real-life environments, this expanded suite introduces enhanced capabilities to accelerate enterprise software development and is now available to enterprises worldwide.

Combining agentic AI with Orion’s software engineering expertise, Nebula provides an autonomous, end-to-end SDLC platform, modernizes legacy systems and streamlines software maintenance.

Validating Nebula against real-world engineering challenges, delivery timelines, and governance requirements helped Orion improve its reliability, performance, and automation, shaping the enhancements introduced in this version.

Built for enterprise environments, the next generation of Nebula includes governance controls, human-in-the-loop review, real-time security remediation, engineering standards enforcement, and flexible deployment across on-premises and private cloud environments. Orion’s recent ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification reinforces its commitment to responsible AI, risk management, and accountability.

“Enterprises need more than AI code generation tools. They need systems that deliver end-to-end software with enterprise standards, accountability, governance, and security built in,” said Rajul Rana, Chief Technology Officer at Orion Innovation. “We didn’t want to bring Nebula to market until it had proven itself. After a year of working side by side with developers and our clients, the next generation of Nebula provides a foundation for end-to-end SDLC automation: accelerating delivery of greenfield applications, managing and enhancing brownfield applications, and modernizing complex legacy systems.”

What’s new in the next generation of OI NEBULA™

Based on feedback from production deployments, the expanded suite introduces:

• OI GORDIAN™ For Legacy Modernization
• OI GANTRY™: enhances the capabilities of your existing AI coding tool 
• Increased autonomy to execute long-horizon tasks
• AI-enabled Application Development and Maintenance (ADM)
• Metrics dashboard
• Robust governance

The OI NEBULA™ Suite

From automating the end-to-end software development lifecycle to modernizing legacy applications  

OI NEBULA™ delivers software from requirements to release by coordinating specialized AI agents across planning, architecture, development, testing, security, and deployment, helping engineering organizations address bottlenecks beyond code generation.

OI GORDIAN™ accelerates legacy modernization by extracting business rules, workflows, dependencies, system behavior, data structures, and application-to-data relationships directly from existing applications. It creates validated documentation and knowledge assets before transformation programs begin.

OI GANTRY™ extends automation for your AI tools beyond code generation. It improves trust in AI-assisted development by supervising AI coding assistants in real time. It identifies hallucinations, stalled sessions, specification drift, and other issues before they reach code review, making them more autonomous. Gantry works “better together” with leading AI coding assistants, including Cursor, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot.

“What makes Nebula different is how it combines agentic AI with Orion’s deep software engineering expertise and experience delivering complex enterprise platforms,” said Brian Bronson, Chief Executive Officer of Orion Innovation. “Developed through innovations incubated in the Orion Envision Center, the next generation of Nebula reflects our continued investment in enterprise AI and software engineering. Our focus goes beyond generating code faster to helping clients modernize complex systems, accelerate transformation, and build what’s next with confidence.”

Availability

The next generation of OI NEBULA™, including OI GORDIAN™ and OI GANTRY™, is now available for enterprise customers worldwide. Learn more at www.oilabs.ai.

About Orion Innovation

Orion Innovation is a data and AI-enabled software engineering services partner with deep cloud expertise, delivering digital experiences that create measurable business impact. With a strong global presence, Orion combines technology expertise, industry knowledge, and a collaborative approach to help clients envision what’s next and build what matters.

Media Contact:

Orion Innovation

Christina Potter

media@orioninc.com

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LOGICALIS BECOMES FIRST CISCO GLOBAL PARTNER TO ACHIEVE SECURE NETWORKING SPECIALISATION ACROSS FIVE COUNTRIES

LONDON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global technology service provider, Logicalis, has become the first Cisco global partner to achieve Cisco’s Secure Networking Specialisation across five countries, strengthening its global managed services capabilities across networking and security.

Achieved in the United States, Germany, Brazil, China and Indonesia, the specialisation validates Logicalis’ expertise in designing, implementing and managing secure network environments. Logicalis plans to double the number of accredited countries within six months.

The recognition gives customers access to validated Cisco expertise through a global delivery model, supported by local market knowledge and regional Network Operations Centres and Security Operations Centres.

As organisations prepare for AI-driven workloads, Logicalis and Cisco are evolving their Secure Networking managed services to improve visibility, strengthen resilience and simplify infrastructure management. Built on Cisco Cloud Control and enhanced by Cisco IQ, where available, alongside Cisco Data Fabric, these services support more automated, secure and AI-ready operations.

With networks carrying more business-critical traffic and supporting a growing range of users, devices and workloads, organisations need stronger security controls and operational insight. Logicalis helps customers assess their environments, prioritise modernisation and adopt more automated, policy-driven operations, enabling continuous improvement while reducing complexity across distributed IT environments.

Anita Swann, VP, Global Alliances at Logicalis, said, “This specialisation reflects the strength of our longstanding relationship with Cisco and the investments we continue to make in the skills, platforms and services our customers need. By bringing networking and security together within a transformational managed services model, we can help organisations reduce complexity, strengthen resilience and build the secure foundations required for AI.”

Elisabeth De Dobbeleer, SVP, Cisco Global Partner Program GTM at Cisco, said, “Cisco’s partner ecosystem is central to helping customers translate technology innovation into measurable outcomes. Logicalis’ ability to achieve Cisco’s Secure Networking Specialisation in five countries combined with their capacity to deliver managed services at scale, demonstrates the expertise, innovation, and customer focus that define our strongest partners. Their global capability combined with local expertise help customers modernise their infrastructure, simplify operations and prepare securely for the AI era.”

About Logicalis

We are Architects of Change™. We help organisations succeed in a digital-first world. At Logicalis, we harness our collective technology expertise to help our clients build a blueprint for success, so they can deliver sustainable outcomes that matter.

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Limca Launches Punjab Special Can, Celebrating the State’s Culture, Heritage and Vibrant Spirit

• Homegrown brand Limca celebrates the distinctive spirit of India’s cities and states through limited-edition Special Cans.

PUNJAB, India, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Limca, Coca-Cola India’s iconic beverage, has unveiled its first-ever Limca Punjab Special Can, a limited-edition collectible that brings the unmistakable spirit of Punjab to life. Created under the idea ‘One State, One Can: Crafted for Collection,’ the special edition transforms the everyday Limca can into a canvas of local pride, bringing together Punjab’s rich culture and heritage. The design celebrates the many facets that make Punjab unique, reflecting its vibrant traditions, cultural identity and distinctive spirit.

More than a refreshing beverage, the Punjab Special Can is a visually striking keepsake, introducing a new collectible experience for consumers. Created as a limited-edition release, it is designed to inspire discovery, sharing and collectability, while offering young, urban consumers a fresh way to celebrate the state they call home.

The launch also brings the Special Can idea to life through a consumer-led social activation on Instagram featuring Bollywood actor Ananya Panday. The activation will further bring artists and creators into the conversation, encouraging them to share their own interpretations of Punjab’s culture, landmarks and everyday experiences. Together, these voices invite consumers to engage with the Special Can beyond the product and celebrate the many elements that make the state uniquely their own.

Pankaj Sinha, Senior Director, Integrated Operations, North India, Coca-Cola India, said, “As a loved homegrown brand, Limca brings the character of Punjab to life in a format that consumers can experience, share and make their own. This is an extension of our approach to building deeper connections, bringing together the state’s vibrant culture and distinctive energy. Through our expansive retail network, we are bringing this special edition closer to consumers and placing a piece of Punjab’s identity in their hands.”

Soham Goenka, Director, Ludhiana Beverages Pvt Ltd, said, “We are delighted to partner on this distinctive initiative that celebrates Punjab’s unique character through a special edition Limca can. Punjab is an important market for us, and we are proud to bring this proposition to life by combining our strong distribution capabilities and retail network with our understanding of the region and its communities. We look forward to bringing this to consumers across Punjab connecting with Limca, with a can that celebrates the spirit of their state.”

The Limca Punjab Special Can is rolling out across Punjab, giving consumers an opportunity to collect a special edition.

About Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola in India is one of the country’s leading beverage companies, offering a range of high-quality and refreshing beverage options to consumers. The company, in line with its vision of ‘Beverages For Life’, offers a wide portfolio of products which includes hydration, sports, sparkling, coffee, tea, nutrition, juice and dairy-based products. In India, its beverage range includes Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Diet Coke, Thums Up, Thums Up XForce, Charged, Fanta, Limca, Sprite, Sprite Zero, Kinley Soda, Rimzim, Maaza, Minute Maid range of juices and Honest Tea. The company also offers hydration beverages including Limca GlucoCharge, Smartwater, Kinley, Kinley Copper, Dasani and Bonaqua packaged drinking water. Premium products constitute Schweppes’ range and Smartwater. In addition, it offers a Costa Coffee range of tea and coffee. The company is constantly transforming its portfolio, from reducing sugar in its drinks to bringing innovative new products to market.

The company, along with its owned bottling operations and franchise bottling partners, has a strong network of over six million retail outlets through which it refreshes millions of consumers across the country. It seeks to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water and packaging initiatives, sustainable agriculture and emission reductions across its value chain.

Globally, together with its bottling partners, The Coca-Cola Company employs more than 700,000 people, helping to bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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