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  • Global Pool Heat Pump Market to Surpass USD 3.13 Billion by 2031 as Shipments Approach 1.25 Million Units | Arizton

    Inverter technology, smart controls, and rising energy costs are accelerating the global transition toward high-efficiency pool heat pump systems.

    U.S leads market expansion, particularly in California, Florida, Texas, and Arizona”
    — Tom Senior Consultant

    CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The global pool heat pump market is being reshaped by rising energy costs and stronger carbon-reduction targets. As homeowners and commercial pool operators look to lower long-term energy expenses and reduce emissions, gas-based pool boilers are increasingly being replaced with high-efficiency heat pumps, driving retrofit demand worldwide. According to Arizton’s latest research, the market was valued at $2.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $3.13 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3%, with global shipments expected to approach 1.25 million units by the end of the forecast period.

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    Report Summary:
    Market Size (2030): USD 3.13 Billion
    Market Size (2024): USD 2.3 Billion
    CAGR (2024-2030): 5.30%
    Market Size (By Shipment): 1,246.36 Thousand Units (2030)
    Historic Year: 2021-2023
    Base Year: 2024
    Forecast Year: 2025-2030
    Market Segmentation: Product Type, Capacity, End-User, Commercial End-User, Refrigerant Technology, and Geography
    Geographic Analysis: North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa

    A Structural Shift Toward Inverter-Driven Pool Heat Pump Systems
    The global pool heat pump market is increasingly shifting toward inverter-driven systems as demand grows for more energy-efficient, quieter, and smarter heating solutions. Unlike traditional ON/OFF systems, inverter compressors adjust output based on real-time demand, improving efficiency and reducing energy use. This shift also aligns with broader trends in electrification and smart energy management. Reflecting this momentum, in 2025 Guangdong PHNIX Eco-Energy Solution launched the i-ForceLine Eco Series, featuring an inverter compressor operating between 20 Hz and 100 Hz and delivering up to 45% energy savings compared to conventional systems.

    Smart Pool Heat Pumps are Rewriting the Economics of Pool Heating
    The global pool heat pump market is seeing growing demand for smart, connected systems that combine energy efficiency with digital control. Wi-Fi–enabled heat pumps allow users to remotely manage temperature, scheduling, and system diagnostics, helping optimize energy use and simplify maintenance for both residential and commercial pools. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (2024), operating a heat pump pool system at around 85°F can lower annual energy costs by up to $400 compared to conventional heaters. As electrification and smarter energy management gain momentum, connected pool heat pumps are emerging as a more efficient, lower-emission solution for modern pool heating.

    Housing Resilience Is Quietly Sustaining Amenity-Driven Residential Surge
    Residential construction across APAC, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa remains resilient through 2025, supported by urbanization, rising household incomes, and the growing inclusion of lifestyle amenities such as swimming pools in new developments. Even with tighter financing conditions, the U.S. Census Bureau (2024) reports single-family housing starts averaging around 0.9 million units, signaling steady baseline demand. In Europe, continued second-home and coastal development, particularly in Spain, is sustaining pool-equipped housing demand, while large township projects in India, highlighted by the World Bank (2025), are accelerating urban residential construction. At the same time, housing stabilization policies in China are supporting both new builds and energy-efficient retrofits, reinforcing long-term demand for amenity-driven housing globally.

    Why Upfront Costs Still Shape Pool Heat Pump Adoption
    Upfront costs remain a key constraint in the global pool heat pump market, particularly in price-sensitive regions. While heat-pump pool heaters offer lower lifetime operating costs, the U.S. Department of Energy (2025) notes that purchase and installation costs are typically higher than gas or solar alternatives. Installation complexity and rising labor costs, highlighted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), further increase the initial investment, especially in retrofit projects. However, declining equipment costs, growing installer familiarity, and expanding energy-efficiency incentives are expected to gradually improve affordability and support wider adoption over time.

    North America Accounts for Nearly 38% of Global Pool Heat Pump Demand
    North America represents around 38% of global pool heat pump demand in 2024, supported by the region’s large installed base of residential swimming pools and strong adoption of electric heating technologies. Market growth is primarily driven by replacement demand, as rising energy price volatility and tightening state-level efficiency standards accelerate the shift away from gas-based pool heaters.
    Within the region, the U.S. leads market expansion, particularly in California, Florida, Texas, and Arizona, where homeowners are increasingly replacing conventional gas systems with high-efficiency inverter heat pumps to reduce operating costs and align with decarbonization goals. Demand from hospitality pools and community recreation facilities is also supporting the uptake of higher-capacity systems across the region.

    More details are available in the full report: https://www.arizton.com/market-reports/pool-heat-pump-market-size-analysis

    Leading Companies in the Global Pool Heat Pump Market
    Key Company Profile
    • Rheem Manufacturing Company
    • AquaCal
    • Systemair
    • Pentair
    • Aldes
    • Hayward
    • Fluidra
    • Daikin
    • Fairland Group
    • PHNIX
    Other Prominent Company Profiles
    • Carrier Global Corporation
    • LG Electronics
    • Panasonic Corporation
    • Midea Group
    • Dantherm Group
    • EvoHeat
    • Madimack
    • Viessmann Group
    • Waterco Ltd.
    • Poolstar
    • Gulfstream Heat Pumps
    • Thermeau Industries
    • AquaComfort Solutions
    • Nirvana
    • Sunrain
    • Guangdong MACON New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.,
    • SPRSUN
    • Guangdong Fineco New Energy Co., Ltd.
    • Daishiba
    • Ascler
    • Venus Home Appliances
    • Condeana Commercial Enterprises
    • Avi Solar Tech
    • EcoTech
    • Flakt Group
    • AquaPro Systems
    • NEWNTIDE
    • Pahlen AB

    The Pool Heat Pump Market Size, Share, & Trends Analysis Report Segmentation By
    • Product Type: Air Source and Water/Geothermal Source
    • Capacity: >20 kW, 10kW – 20 kW, and <10
    • End-User: Residential and Commercial
    • Commercial End-User: Hotels & Resorts, Spas, Educational Institution, Water Parks, Sports Clubs, and Others
    • Refrigerant Technology: R410A, R32, R290, R454B, and Others
    • Geography: North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa

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    What Key Findings Will Our Research Analysis Reveal?
    • How big is the global pool heat pump market?
    • Who are the major players in the global pool heat pump market?
    • What is the growth rate of the global pool heat pump market?
    • Which region dominates the global pool heat pump market?
    • What are the key trends in the global pool heat pump market?

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  • Fishbowl Named to Xero’s Power List for Top Construction and Trades Apps for 2026

    Recognition underscores Fishbowl’s advantage as the only provider of an AI-powered digital operations specialist for fast-growing small manufacturers

    By introducing the first digital assistant purpose-built for small manufacturing environments, we’re helping Xero customers scale their business execution with tools that were formerly out of reach.”
    — Simon Jupe, APAC Managing Director, Fishbowl

    OREM, UT, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Fishbowl has been recognized in Xero’s 2026 App Power List for Top Construction and Trades Apps, highlighting the seamless integration between accounting and inventory management for construction and trade teams managing jobs, inventory, and cash flow. Fishbowl focuses on reducing manual workarounds, improving visibility, and keeping operations on schedule.

    Xero Power Lists are curated collections of the most popular, high-performing third-party applications in the Xero App Store, designed to help businesses automate, scale, and streamline operations.

    Fishbowl just launched Fishbowl AI Manufacturing, a major evolution of its platform built for growing manufacturers, which embeds Juno, a 24/7 role-based operations specialist, directly into manufacturing execution. Juno does the work that planners, buyers, and production leads typically handle before manufacturing. Working directly with live data, including orders, inventory, bills of materials, and vendor lead times, Juno evaluates if jobs are ready to run and drafts the next set of orders teams need to review and approve.

    “Knowing how much inventory we have, what it’s worth, lead times, and what we need to order makes a huge difference. I can access all this with just a click of a button,” says Lenore Gerschwitz, Chief Operating Officer, GreaseBoss, which uses both Xero and Fishbowl.

    Fishbowl connects with Xero to link accounting with day-to-day inventory operations, so construction and trade teams can manage purchasing, sales, multi-location stock, and reordering with fewer manual workarounds and better visibility. For businesses that build or assemble products, Fishbowl adds structured production control (work orders, bills of materials, lot/serial tracking, and build calculations) to keep jobs on schedule and costs clearer.

    “Many Xero customers are managing fast-paced, dynamic operations with lean teams,” says Simon Jupe, APAC Managing Director, Fishbowl. “By introducing the first digital assistant purpose-built for small manufacturing environments, we’re helping them scale their business execution with tools that were historically out of reach.”

    The Xero Trades Toolkit Power List features the trade and construction management software that businesses are connecting to the most to manage jobs, projects, staff, and cash flow. These top-rated apps help businesses streamline operations, secure their cash flow, and keep jobs running on schedule.

    About Fishbowl
    Fishbowl provides inventory and manufacturing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses using QuickBooks and Xero, which just named Fishbowl to their Xero Applications Power Lists – top construction and trade apps for 2026. Trusted by over 6,000 manufacturers worldwide, Fishbowl helps teams gain operational control, improve execution, and scale without the complexity of ERP.

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  • Hardee County, FL Modernizes Citizen Engagement with Catalis Request311 Solution

    Online Request Management Provides Residents Real-Time Transparency and More Efficient Response

    Request311 helps counties like Hardee streamline operations and deliver transparent service. Centralized requests and automated workflows reduce administrative work and improve response times.”
    — Teresa Yeager, EVP, Catalis Public Works & Citizen Engagement

    WAUCHULA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Catalis announced the deployment of Catalis Request311 in Hardee County, FL, giving residents a simple way to submit service requests online while helping County staff track, manage, and respond to issues more efficiently.

    Hardee County serves a small population across a large geographic area, creating ongoing demands for staff responsible for maintaining roads, parks, and public infrastructure. With Catalis Request311, residents can submit requests online and follow progress in real time, which reduces routine status-check calls and allows staff to focus on resolving issues.

    “We chose Catalis to bring Hardee County’s operations into a more efficient, digital future. Their platform allows us to streamline our workflows and provide the modern, transparent service our residents deserve. We’re excited to have a partner that helps us work smarter for our community,” said Douglas Baber, Assistant County Manager, Hardee County.

    By digitizing service workflows, the County can better track performance, monitor response times, and manage requests across departments without relying on manual intake or routing.

    “Request311 empowers counties like Hardee to operate more efficiently while delivering a modern, transparent experience for residents,” said Teresa Yeager, Executive Vice President, Catalis Public Works & Citizen Engagement. “By automating workflows and centralizing citizen requests, the County can reduce administrative burden while improving service delivery.”

    The deployment reflects Hardee County’s commitment to practical modernization, using intuitive digital tools to strengthen accountability and provide residents with a clearer path to local government services.

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  • Digital Wallet’s Tax Refund Fintech Platform Wins Japan Financial Innovation Award (JFIA) 2026

    Digital Wallet’s TAX REFUND JAPAN wins the Japan Financial Innovation Award (JFIA) 2026 for digitalizing tax refunds for international visitors.

    TOKYO, JAPAN, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — On Jan. 30, 2026, Global IT and fintech company and holding entity of Digital Wallet Group, Digital Wallet Corporation (DWC), is pleased to share that its fintech service, TAX REFUND JAPAN, has been named a winner of the Japan Financial Innovation Award (JFIA) 2026, validating its role in modernizing cross-border retail payments. The announcement was made on the official JFIA website, marking another milestone for Digital Wallet in its mission to redefine financial services through advanced technology and global scalability.

    The JFIA, organized by FINOLAB and FINOVATORS, is an annual award program that evaluates hundreds of financial initiatives within Japan. It recognizes companies that demonstrate excellence in innovation and contribute to the fintech industry. TAX REFUND JAPAN was selected for its digital-first approach to simplifying the historically complex and manual tax-free shopping experience for international visitors.

    TAX REFUND JAPAN was developed to address the challenge of fragmented and inefficient traditional VAT/sales tax refund systems globally. DWC’s strong fintech infrastructure provides a seamless, scalable and digitalized process for tax refunds that aligns with upcoming regulatory reforms in Japan. The platform allows international tourists to receive their refunds through various convenient digital methods, including direct bank account transfers, mobile wallet credits and credit card payouts.

    The recognition from JFIA highlights Digital Wallet’s expertise in integrating information technology and financial technology to solve mission-critical challenges. TAX REFUND JAPAN not only enhances the user experience for tourists but also supports Japanese retailers in complying with tax-exempt system reforms and provides a more secure framework to prevent fraudulent activity.

    “We are proud to see TAX REFUND JAPAN recognized by the JFIA,” said Eiji Miyakawa, Founder and CEO of Digital Wallet Corporation. “Our goal has always been to use IT and fintech to maintain a sustainable international society. This award validates our platform as a blueprint for modernizing global financial access, providing fair and efficient financial access for everyone, whether they are migrant workers or international visitors.”

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    About Digital Wallet Group

    Digital Wallet Group (DWG) is the holding entity of Japan-based fintech company Digital Wallet Corporation (DWC), the developer of digital remittance platform Smiles Mobile Remittance (Smiles). Digital Wallet was established in 2014 by former Sony designers and engineers as well as employees who developed global cloud services. The company had visions to excel in and provide B2B application and remittance services. In 2017, Digital Wallet combined the powers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Financial Technology (fintech) and used their expertise to carefully craft and develop a service that helps overseas workers send money to their loved ones by offering them the “Everyday Great Rate,” transparent and fair fees, native multilingual customer service and real-time speed through Smiles Mobile Remittance. Smiles has made great achievements such as becoming Japan’s number one global money transfer service and Japan’s largest ATM network after acquiring Seven-Eleven Group’s remittance service. Smiles also received the prestigious 2021 Good Design Award for its excellence in design and functionality. Digital Wallet has expanded its business to 8 countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam, the United States, Canada and Singapore. The company hopes to unite international communities all over the globe with its services. For more information, please visit the following link: https://digitalwallet.co.jp/en/.

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  • ADB Selects OneVizion to Advance Field Execution and Infrastructure Program Management

    ADB selects OneVizion as its enterprise platform partner to support field execution, improve operational visibility, and enable scalable management of complex infrastructure programs across its national services portfolio.

    PACIFIC, Mo. & ATLANTA, Mar. 5, 2026 / PRZen / ADB, a national provider of turnkey infrastructure solutions spanning fiber, wireless, utilities, private networks, and critical infrastructure, has selected OneVizion as its enterprise platform partner to enhance field execution, strengthen operational visibility, and support scalable program oversight across its national portfolio.

    Following a comprehensive evaluation, ADB chose OneVizion for its ability to scale across business segments while aligning with the practical demands of infrastructure operations. The platform’s industry-focused design and integrated field data capabilities enable teams to configure workflows and connect existing systems without disrupting established processes.

    Designed for Real-World Infrastructure Execution

    “What sets OneVizion apart is its foundation in field experience,” said Brian Moran, who led the platform selection process for Operations at ADB. “The system is structured around deliverable timelines and real-time progress tracking at every phase of a project.”

    ADB prioritized a solution that could be adopted seamlessly by both field and office teams while maintaining the reporting rigor, program transparency, and financial controls required to operate a national services organization.

    “OneVizion delivers robust capability without unnecessary complexity,” Moran added. “It supports our field teams, provides operational reliability for managers, and delivers the visibility leadership needs for informed decision-making.”

    A key factor in ADB’s decision was the platform’s adaptability as programs evolve. Teams can configure workflows, data structures, and reporting frameworks to meet specific customer and project requirements without disrupting ongoing operations.

    “That flexibility allows us to scale efficiently while maintaining control,” Moran said. “We can align the system to our business rather than adjusting our business to the system.”

    By leveraging OneVizion’s configurable data architecture, workflow engine, and structured document management, ADB can refine processes, respond to changing customer needs, and expand service offerings while preserving data integrity and operational oversight.

    Implementation Built Around Partnership

    Beyond technology capabilities, ADB identified OneVizion’s implementation approach as a differentiator.

    “The engagement has been consultative and grounded in how work is actually performed in the field,” said Kimberly Hurt, who oversees project management for Business Transformation at ADB. “The team invested time in understanding our execution model and quickly aligned the right resources to support it.”

    This collaborative approach supports ADB’s broader transformation objectives, aligning systems, standards, and execution across a geographically distributed workforce.

    Transitioning to Full Deployment

    As ADB moves into full production, the focus remains on enabling consistent execution across nationwide infrastructure programs. Initial training and ongoing support are structured to accelerate adoption and drive continuous platform improvement.

    “We’re excited to support ADB and tailor OneVizion to their real-world requirements,” said Doug Tribolet, Chief Delivery Officer at OneVizion. “This deployment reflects how ADB works today—and how they plan to grow.”

    About ADB

    ADB is a national infrastructure solutions provider delivering turnkey services across telecommunications, utilities, fiber optic infrastructure, engineering, electrical, wireless communications, technology, and data center markets. The company serves Internet Service Providers (ISPs), carriers, commercial enterprises, and local, state, and federal government organizations. ADB is recognized for its safety-first culture and operational excellence.
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  • AI Transformation Beyond the Hype: Abhinav Johri with Sanjay Puri on the CAIO Connect Podcast

    On the CAIO Connect Podcast, Abina Jory and Sanjay Puri explore AI transformation, CIO pressures, cloud strategy, and the rise of AI agents.

    AI success isn’t about deploying a fancy tool — it’s about changing workflows. And workflows live in the business, not in IT.”
    — Abhinav Johri

    WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — On the CAIO Connect Podcast, host Sanjay Puri sat down with Abhinav Johri of EY at the India AI Impact Summit to discuss a pressing enterprise question: how can organizations pursue AI transformation while managing cost pressure and uncertain returns?
    The conversation was less about hype and more about execution. It explored what’s changing for CIOs, why many AI initiatives stall, and how cloud, SaaS, and AI agents are reshaping enterprise strategy.

    The CIO’s Toughest Era Yet
    As Abhinav Johri explained to Sanjay Puri on the CAIO Connect Podcast, today’s CIOs face a unique paradox. They are expected to keep run costs low while simultaneously investing heavily in AI — a technology whose returns are still evolving.
    Boards want clarity: How much are we investing? What is the ROI? When will it materialize?
    Unlike previous waves of digital transformation, AI introduces uncertainty at scale. It’s not just an infrastructure upgrade or application rollout. It challenges business models, workflows, and governance structures. For CIOs, this is both an opportunity and a career-defining test.

    AI Strategy Depends on Organizational Context
    Not all companies approach AI in the same way. Large enterprises, often backed by capital strength, can afford wide experimentation — multiple proofs of concept and aggressive deployment strategies.
    Mid-cap and smaller firms, however, take a more calibrated approach. They focus on specific use cases, clearer ROI pathways, and tighter cost control. While AI may be technologically democratizing, capital still influences speed and scale.

    The Real Bottleneck: Operating Models
    A recurring theme in the conversation between Abhinav Johri and Sanjay Puri was this: most AI failures aren’t technical — they’re structural.
    Many organizations deploy AI as a top layer on legacy systems. The tool looks modern, but the workflows remain unchanged. Data is siloed. Ownership sits with IT instead of the business.
    Abina drew parallels to the ERP era, when companies had to rethink processes through Business Process Reengineering. AI requires a similar rethink. It’s not about installing a chatbot; it’s about redesigning how work gets done.

    Cloud Is Not Just Hosting
    One of the sharper insights from the CAIO Connect Podcast discussion was that cloud must be treated as an operational enabler, not just infrastructure.
    AI economics are driven by infrastructure costs, model usage, and GPU demands. Organizations must decide where to modernize foundational capabilities and where to reimagine workflows.
    Hybrid models, sovereign clouds, and alternative providers are increasingly part of the cost conversation. But the larger shift is conceptual: cloud should help operationalize AI across workflows — not merely host it.

    Build for Differentiation, Buy for Speed
    When it comes to SaaS and AI platforms, Abina offered a practical lens: build what differentiates you; buy what accelerates you.
    SaaS isn’t disappearing, but it may evolve. Traditional per-user licensing models could shift toward transaction-based or API-based pricing. As AI simplifies product engineering, the structure of enterprise software economics may change.

    The Rise — and Risk — of AI Agents
    Abina was optimistic about AI agents, describing them as one of the most accessible ways to deploy AI. Yet she also cautioned against “agent sprawl.” Just as enterprises once struggled with application portfolio bloat, they may soon face thousands of unmanaged agents.
    Governance, orchestration, and clear ownership will become essential. Without discipline, today’s agility could become tomorrow’s technical debt.

    A Structural Shift, Not a Tool Upgrade
    The conversation between Abhinav Johri and Sanjay Puri on the CAIO Connect Podcast makes one thing clear: AI transformation is not about adding smarter interfaces. It is about redesigning workflows, rethinking data architecture, clarifying ownership, and managing cost intelligently.
    The enterprises that treat AI as structural change — rather than incremental enhancement — are more likely to realize lasting value.

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  • Looper Insights Report Reveals How NBC and Peacock Dominated Connected TV During Historic ‘Legendary February’

    Premium Placements Across Super Bowl LX and the Winter Olympics Showcased the Power of Coordinated Live-Event Merchandising

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Looper Insights, the leading CTV merchandising analytics platform, today released a new report, “Legendary February: A Review of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Super Bowl LX,” analyzing how NBCUniversal executed a dual-event strategy across connected TV ecosystems when it hosted both the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics on the same day.

    Using Looper Insights’ proprietary Media Placement Value (MPV™) framework, the report evaluates the scale and effectiveness of Peacock and NBC’s visibility during this unprecedented moment in live sports. The analysis explores how each service positioned the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl across key connected TV environments and how promotional prominence translated into measurable impact.

    Focusing on top placements across major operator ecosystems, the report examines homepage banners, featured rows, dedicated content hubs, and promotional integrations to assess how effectively NBCUniversal captured audience attention across both broadcast and streaming. The findings provide actionable insights for broadcasters, streamers, and rights holders navigating premium live-event distribution in an increasingly competitive digital storefront environment.

    “This unprecedented same-day scheduling provided a unique opportunity to assess how premium live sports perform within today’s fragmented connected TV ecosystem,” said Francesca Pezzoli, VP of Marketing at Looper Insights. “The data demonstrates that targeted, high-impact placements across leading discovery platforms can achieve significant visibility and scale in a concentrated window.”

    Key Takeaways

    – Top-Tier Placements Drove Outsized Impact
    Across both events, a small number of highly prominent placements accounted for a disproportionate share of overall visibility. Entry-point homepage positions and high-traffic navigation layers proved especially influential in amplifying awareness and driving tune-in.

    – Fire TV and Samsung TV Anchored Olympic Visibility
    For the Winter Olympics, dominant homepage placements and repeated row-level integrations created a clear “takeover effect” within certain operator environments. Clustering creative within a single interface reinforced event authority and increased frequency in high-traffic discovery zones.

    – Clear Messaging and Cross-Platform Branding Reduced Friction
    Placements featuring strong calls to action, clear scheduling language, and unified NBC + Peacock branding consistently demonstrated stronger promotional clarity. The report also highlights how even minor inconsistencies in cross-device messaging during tentpole events can create friction in consumer journeys — underscoring the importance of coordinated communication across ecosystems.

    – Ecosystem Integration Extended Viewing Beyond a Single Event
    Several operator environments paired Super Bowl and Olympic promotions within a shared interface, reinforcing an all-day live sports narrative. Dedicated content hubs and cross-promotional pathways helped extend engagement beyond a single broadcast moment and into streaming environments.

    – Bad Bunny Halftime Show Tie-Ins
    Connected TV platforms amplified the Super Bowl’s cultural footprint by merchandising Bad Bunny as the halftime headliner across device ecosystems. Music-driven promotions broadened the event’s appeal beyond core football audiences, positioning the game as a multi-genre entertainment moment.

    To download the full report or schedule a demo, visit looperinsights.com.

    About Looper Insights
    Looper Insights is the CTV merchandising analytics platform trusted by the world’s leading studios, streamers, broadcasters, and regulators, including Amazon Prime Video, Disney, TNT, NBCU, ITVX, and Ofcom. We track how and where content appears across hundreds of connected TV devices in more than 25 countries, transforming visibility into measurable performance through our proprietary MPV™ (Media Placement Value) framework. From blockbuster launches to live sports, Looper helps marketing, content, and operations teams see what’s promoted, prove what works, and act on it, all in real-time. Looper Insights’ award-winning products include the Sports Visibility Tracker, a recipient of the TVBEurope Media & Entertainment: Best in Market Award, and the AI Strategy Planner, named a Top 20 Game-Changing Use of AI by Media Play News.

    Looper Insights Media Placement Value (MPV™)
    The company’s proprietary MPV™ framework has become the industry standard for understanding and valuing visibility across the CTV ecosystem. MPV™ (Media Placement Value), measures how visible a title, service, or event is across the streaming user interface; $MPV™ (Dollar Media Placement Value), assigns a dollar value to each placement, estimating the cost to reach an audience based on its location, size, and platform value; and pMPV™ (Performance Media Placement Value), estimates the impressions generated by that visibility to help teams predict audience exposure and campaign performance. Together, MPV™, $MPV™, and pMPV™ deliver a transparent measure of discoverability, allowing studios, streamers, broadcasters, and rights-holders to forecast return on investment (ROI), benchmark competitive presence, and optimize for the placements that deliver the greatest commercial impact.

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  • Amazon’s $12B Louisiana Data Center Push and Nuclear-Powered Texas Campuses Signal Next Wave of AI Infrastructure

    February saw major hyperscale announcements, nuclear-linked campuses, and new construction as AI-driven data center expansion continued across the U.S.

    VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Aterio, a provider of continuously updated U.S. data center intelligence, released its March 2026 US Datacenter Monthly industry update. The report summarizes major development activity observed during February 2026 across the United States, including hyperscale campus announcements, new construction progress, energy-linked developments, and permitting outcomes.

    Aterio publishes monthly industry updates informed by its daily-updated subscription dataset, which tracks every active, under-construction, and announced data center project nationwide.

    MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS IN FEBRUARY

    Satellite imagery captured March 2, 2026 confirms large-scale site clearing at Poolside and CoreWeave’s planned approximately 2 GW Project Horizon campus near Fort Stockton, Texas. Extensive mass grading is visible across the initial development footprint as early construction progresses.

    In Columbus, Georgia, Project Ruby was announced as a $5 billion data center campus expected to deliver roughly 600 MW of capacity across four data center buildings on approximately 900 acres. Atlas Development is leading the project.

    Google confirmed its Pine Island data center project in Minnesota, a development Aterio has monitored since October through early filings and site indicators. The announcement formalizes Google’s entry into the Minnesota data center market.

    Amazon announced a $12 billion commitment for new data center campuses in Louisiana, with STACK Infrastructure leading site development and construction.

    ENERGY-LINKED CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT

    Amazon is also planning a large data center campus comprising up to 18 buildings beside the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Somervell County, Texas.

    A separate Amazon development, Project Spectrum, is under discussion in Hood County, Texas. The project is planned as a 21-building campus across approximately 1,265 acres and will be powered by Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Corp., using energy from the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant.

    Google announced the Wilbarger data center campus in Texas, co-locating with AES to provide clean power as part of a broader $40 billion statewide investment through 2027.

    LAND ACQUISITION AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

    Amazon purchased 122 acres of the George Washington University Virginia Science and Technology Campus for $427 million. The university will continue operating on the site for up to five years before Amazon may begin redevelopment.

    PROJECT STATUS AND POLICY OUTCOMES

    TigerDC has formally withdrawn Project Spero from Spartanburg County, South Carolina after the county council voted against the project’s PILOT agreement following community concerns.

    In Florida, Project Jarvis, also known as Sentinel Grove Technology Park, a proposed 1 GW campus across approximately 1,200 acres, is being withdrawn. The project may be affected by proposed legislation that could slow data center development in the state.

    MARKET OUTLOOK

    February developments highlight the continued expansion of AI-driven data center infrastructure across the United States. Large-scale campus announcements, nuclear and clean energy-linked developments, and new construction activity indicate that hyperscale operators are continuing to expand capacity across multiple regions.

    At the same time, permitting decisions and policy developments are increasingly shaping where new projects move forward, reinforcing the importance of monitoring both energy infrastructure and local regulatory dynamics.

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  • OpenLight Receives Volume Orders for NewPhotonics 800G & 1.6T PICs with Tower Semiconductor InP-on-Silicon Platform

    SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — OpenLight, a leader in heterogeneous III-V-on-silicon photonic integration and custom Photonic Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (PASICs), today announced the first-ever volume production orders by a customer on its PH18DA indium phosphide (InP) on silicon photonic platform, developed in collaboration with Tower Semiconductor. This milestone based on NewPhotonics® 800G and 1.6T laser-integrated PIC solution marks a major step forward bringing highly integrated, laser-enabled photonic ICs into high-volume production for AI and hyperscale data center networks.

    For OpenLight, this production order represents an important transition from advanced development to manufacturing-ready deployment, validating the PH18DA process as a scalable, production-proven platform for next-generation optical connectivity. NewPhotonics is the first OpenLight customer to bring its designs to volume production on PH18DA, enabling improved bandwidth density, power efficiency, and footprint reduction compared with conventional discrete silicon photonics optical implementations.

    The production designs were developed using the OpenLight Process Design Kit (PDK), integrating active photonic components into a single monolithic photonic integrated circuit (PIC). This level of integration shrinks the overall footprint, eliminates multiple sources of optical loss, reduces packaging and assembly costs, and delivers improved signal quality and energy efficiency critical for large-scale AI infrastructure designed for scale-up and scale-out data center deployments.

    “Reaching our first customer orders in volume production with PH18DA is a defining milestone for OpenLight and a clear validation of our heterogeneous III V on silicon platform,” said Dr. Adam Carter, CEO, OpenLight. “This achievement demonstrates that our technology is ready for production and capable of supporting real customer products at 800G and 1.6T for AI data center networks.”

    “The OpenLight platform enables us to deploy highly integrated photonic ICs built for volume, performance and scale demands in a single solution,” said Doron Tal, SVP and GM of Optical Connectivity, NewPhotonics. “With 200G-per-lane designs and heterogeneously integrated lasers on a monolithic PIC, our customers can leverage our unique OSPic™ optical signal processing in a unified architecture that delivers the power efficiency, bandwidth density and manufacturing consistency required for DSP-based and LPO OSFP pluggable and near-packaged optics (NPO) solutions.”

    “The PH18DA process was developed to enable scalable, high-yield manufacturing of heterogeneous photonic ICs enabling Tower to expand its served market in optical modules by adding an integrated laser to our offering,” said Dr. Ed Preisler, Vice President and General Manager of RF Business Unit, Tower Semiconductor. “The first orders for volume production demonstrate the maturity of the process and its readiness to support advanced optical platforms at production scale.”

    OpenLight will participate in OFC 2026, held March 15–19 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.
    For more information on OpenLight’s production-ready photonic platform and the PH18DA process, please visit booth #2449 or www.openlightphotonics.com.

    To see NewPhotonics demonstrating its product portfolio, visit #5633/#5732 at OFC 2026 or https://newphotonics.com/.

    To learn more about Tower Semiconductor’s silicon photonics platform, visit booth #2221. Additional information is available on the company’s website.

    About OpenLight

    OpenLight is the world leader in custom PASIC design.

    OpenLight’s world-leading PASiC technology, supported by its process design kit (PDK), integrates all active and passive components of silicon photonics devices into a single chip, enabling high-performance, energy-efficient photonics solutions across datacom, telecom, automotive, AI, and quantum computing applications and markets.

    The company secured Series A funding in August 2025 and this, combined with its 360-strong patent portfolio is enabling OpenLight to bring optical solutions to places it has never been before and underpin technologies and innovation that weren’t previously possible. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, with offices in Silicon Valley.

    Read more at www.openlightphotonics.com

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  • O.R. TRAX DELIVERS MEASURABLE OPERATIONAL GAINS FOR LEADING OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINICS AND EYE SURGERY CENTERS

    High-volume eye care providers use O.R. TRAX to streamline vendor access, protect surgical schedules, and strengthen compliance without slowing patient flow.

    OR TRAX has made vendor credentialing a streamlined, intuitive process for our team. It is easy to use, saves meaningful administrative time, and runs reliably in the background”
    — Maureen Kissinger, Administrator for Bucci Vision

    SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — O.R. TRAX, the healthcare industry’s leading platform for surgical vendor communication and credentialing, announced today that a growing number of ophthalmology clinics and eye surgery centers are achieving significant operational and compliance gains using its touchless, cloud-based solution.

    High-volume ophthalmology environments face unique challenges. Tight surgical schedules, rapid case turnover, and frequent vendor interaction leave little room for administrative friction or compliance gaps. O.R. TRAX was designed to eliminate those risks by ensuring every vendor representative entering a clinical or surgical environment is fully credentialed, properly notified, and ready to support patient care.

    Ophthalmology organizations currently realizing value from O.R. TRAX include Mann Eye Institute, NVISION Eye Centers, Bucci Vision, and Overland Park Eye Surgery Center, with additional practices expected to join throughout the year.

    BUILT FOR THE REALITIES OF HIGH-VOLUME EYE CARE

    Ophthalmology clinics and ambulatory eye surgery centers often manage dozens of procedures per day, supported by device representatives, pharmaceutical vendors, and service partners. Traditional vendor management methods rely on emails, phone calls, paper logs, or manual badge checks, which introduce risk and delay.

    O.R. TRAX replaces these fragmented workflows with a single automated system that provides:
    ➜ Real-time vendor credential verification before access is granted
    ➜ Running monthly exclusion screening on all vendors
    ➜ Automated surgical schedule notifications so vendors arrive prepared and on time
    ➜ Touchless digital check-in without kiosks, printers, or hardware
    ➜ Centralized compliance reporting for audits and accreditation reviews

    The result is a smoother surgical day, fewer delays, and less administrative burden on clinical staff.

    PROTECTING SURGICAL FLOW AND PATIENT EXPERIENCE

    In ophthalmology, even minor disruptions can cascade into delays that impact patient satisfaction and revenue. A late or unprepared vendor can slow case turnover, push procedures past scheduled blocks, or force rescheduling.

    By automating communication and enforcing credential compliance upfront, O.R. TRAX helps clinics and surgery centers maintain predictable surgical flow while safeguarding patient safety.

    “Ophthalmology practices cannot afford uncertainty on surgery day,” said Will Cottrell, VP of Sales at O.R. TRAX. “Our platform ensures the right vendor shows up for the right case, fully credentialed, every time.”

    EARLY FEEDBACK FROM OPHTHALMOLOGY LEADERS

    Early adopters across eye care organizations report meaningful improvements:
    ➜ Reduced day-of-surgery disruptions tied to vendor access
    ➜ Faster room turnover and fewer schedule delays
    ➜ Improved confidence heading into accreditation and compliance reviews
    ➜ Less administrative work for front desk, nursing, and OR teams

    “OR TRAX has made vendor credentialing a streamlined, intuitive process for our team. It is easy to use, saves meaningful administrative time, and runs reliably in the background so we can stay focused on patient care.”
    – Maureen Kissinger, Administrator for Bucci Vision

    Testimonials like these highlight how O.R. TRAX supports scale, consistency, and operational control across single-site practices and multi-location platforms.

    DESIGNED TO SCALE WITH GROWTH AND CONSOLIDATION

    As ophthalmology continues to consolidate under regional and national platforms, consistency across locations becomes critical. O.R. TRAX allows leadership teams to standardize vendor access rules while maintaining flexibility for site-specific needs.

    Whether supporting a single eye surgery center or a multi-state ophthalmology network, O.R. TRAX provides a unified compliance layer that grows alongside the organization.

    PART OF A BROADER HEALTHCARE FOOTPRINT

    The ophthalmology expansion builds on O.R. TRAX’s rapid national growth across healthcare, including:
    ➜ Hundreds of hospitals and surgery centers live nationwide saving over $300,000 per year
    ➜ Large integrated delivery networks
    ➜ High-volume outpatient surgical specialties

    By extending its platform into ophthalmology, O.R. TRAX continues its mission to restore time, confidence, and safety to surgical environments of every size.

    🔗 ABOUT O.R. TRAX
    O.R. TRAX is a surgical vendor scheduling and credentialing platform trusted by the nation’s most complex health systems. Designed to automate access control, enforce compliance, and improve surgical throughput, O.R. TRAX supports hundreds of hospitals nationwide with zero-hardware deployment and enterprise-wide scalability.

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