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Quantara Announces Availability of Blockchain Infrastructure for Institutional and Public-Sector Applications

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United States, 28th Jan 2026, – Quantara has announced the availability of its blockchain infrastructure platform designed for use in institutional, enterprise, and public-sector environments. The platform is intended to support applications that require data integrity, auditability, and long-term operational stability. The Quantara infrastructure includes a secure digital wallet, an application layer for enterprise and public-sector systems, and a blockchain network designed for extended operational lifecycles. The platform is structured to support settlement processes, system-level transactions, and application-driven economic activity. According to the company, the infrastructure has been developed for organizations that require predictable system behavior, verifiable records, and cry...

Saswat Panda on the Hidden Harm of Viral Wildlife Images and What Photographers Must Do Differently

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When Popularity Comes at a Cost Atlanta, Georgia, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, In an era where wildlife photographs can reach millions of people in seconds, Saswat Panda believes the growing obsession with virality is quietly harming the very subjects photographers claim to celebrate. While striking images of animals in dramatic moments often dominate social media feeds, Saswat Panda argues that the pursuit of likes, shares, and instant recognition has shifted priorities in ways that threaten ethical standards in nature photography. According to Saswat Panda, the problem is not technology itself but how quickly images are consumed and forgotten. Viral wildlife images often reward shock value, proximity, and spectacle, encouraging photographers to push boundaries without fully consider...

David Anthes Uses Sourdough Baking to Build Routine, Focus, and Self-Reliance

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Bend, Oregon, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, David Anthes has developed a reputation for structure. In both professional settings and personal routines, he’s known for calm planning, clear thinking, and consistent follow-through. That same mindset defines his approach to sourdough baking—a private practice he’s quietly refined over time. What began as an interest in fermentation turned into a weekly habit rooted in rhythm, observation, and adjustment. For David Anthes, sourdough baking is not about content, performance, or perfection. It’s a system. A form of self-reliance. A way to build skill through steady work. He’s baked dozens of loaves under different conditions: hot summers, cold kitchens, busy weeks, and late starts. Each time, he adapts. He tracks his variables. He pays attentio...

Why Frank Okunak Believes Today’s Leaders Must “See Themselves Differently” Before They Can Lead Differently

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How Self Awareness, Identity, and Purpose Redefine Modern Leadership Wayne, New Jersey, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, In an era where organizations face constant disruption, rising complexity, and heightened expectations from employees and stakeholders alike, leadership is being re-examined at its core. According to seasoned executive and strategic leader Frank Okunak, the most significant leadership challenge today is not technological or financial. It is personal. Leaders must first learn to see themselves differently before they can lead differently. Frank Okunak argues that many leadership failures stem not from a lack of intelligence or experience, but from outdated self-perception. When leaders view themselves solely as decision makers, authority figures, or problem solvers, they ...

Sukhbat Lkhagvadorj on The Hidden Bottleneck: How AI is 10x-ing Data Validation

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Canton, Michigan, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, For decades, businesses have treated data as a rearview mirror, spending millions to answer a single question: What happened last quarter? Today, the challenge isn’t a scarcity of data; it’s a surplus. Companies are drowning in information, and before any of it can be used to build a game-changing predictive model or a dashboard that wows the board, it must pass through the treacherous bottleneck of data validation. This is the “dirty work” of data science. It’s a well-known industry statistic that data scientists can spend up to 80% of their time just cleaning and preparing data, leaving only 20% for the actual analysis that drives value. This painstaking process has long been a source of frustration, delays, and significant cost. But what...

HIX AI Evolves into an All-in-One AI Agent Platform for Creativity and Productivity

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HIX AI has evolved into an all-in-one AI agent platform, launching specialized AI agents for creating AI videos, images, presentation slides, writing and doing deep research. It offers complete workflow support—from idea to output—for these tasks in one unified, user-friendly experience. Singapore, 28th Jan 2026 – HIX AI today announced a major evolution of its platform: from a comprehensive AI solution provider into an all-in-one AI agent platform designed to help users accomplish both creative and efficiency-focused tasks. It now includes a suite of specialized agents for various use cases—all within a single unified experience. The move reflects where people increasingly need AI’s assistance: not just in a single task, but across the entire workflow. These agents are designed to help in...

Dee Agarwal’s Guide to Building High-Performance Teams Across Time Zones

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As remote work scales globally, Dee Agarwal explains why clarity, asynchronous workflows, and outcome-driven leadership matter more than constant availability when building high-performance teams across time zones. ATLANTA, GA, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, A 2023 study by Buffer.com found that 62% of remote workers interfaced directly with a teammate in a different time zone. As companies continue to scale beyond borders, the challenge is no longer whether teams can work across time zones, but whether they can do so at a high level. Distributed work has become normal in the post-pandemic era, yet many organizations still struggle with misalignment, slow decision-making, and burnout when teams rarely share the same working hours. According to business strategist and entrepreneur Deepa...

Matthew Schissler on Why Net Worth Shouldn’t Be the Goal

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Paradise Valley, Arizona, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Matthew Schissler has worked across industries. Biotech. Aviation. Education. Fitness. But over the past decade, much of his attention has focused on financial services—specifically, long-term investing. As founder and managing member of several private investment funds, Schissler works with companies others often overlook. He looks for sound fundamentals, strong teams, and growth potential that plays out over years, not quarters. It’s the kind of investing that doesn’t rely on hype. Still, people assume someone in his position is chasing a number. “Most people think investing is about accumulating,” Schissler says. “But to me, it’s about alignment. You put money behind what you believe in.” He doesn’t offer market predictions. He d...

Matthew Collier Madera Advocates for Clear Capital Planning to Support Long-Term Community Stability

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California, US, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Clear capital planning plays a central role in how communities maintain essential services and prepare for future needs. Matthew Collier Madera has spent years working with organizations that face growing infrastructure demands, limited resources, and rising public expectations. Through this work, he has seen how clarity in long-range planning strengthens trust, reduces uncertainty, and supports consistent decision making. Capital planning often carries a technical reputation. Many people associate the term with spreadsheets, complex reports, or long project lists. In practice, the purpose is far more practical. Clear planning allows organizations to understand what assets exist, what condition they are in, and what steps are required to main...

UDINUS Establishes Central Java’s First Blockchain Study Center in Partnership with Indonesia Blockchain Center, an Affiliate of Dubai Blockchain Center

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Indonesia, 28th Jan 2026– Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (UDINUS) officially established the first Blockchain Study Center in Central Java, in collaboration with the Indonesia Blockchain Center (IBC), which is directly affiliated with the Dubai Blockchain Center. This strategic initiative positions UDINUS as a leading academic and innovation hub for blockchain technology in the region. The establishment of the Blockchain Study Center was marked by the inauguration of the Indonesia Blockchain Center (IBC) Chapter at UDINUS on January 21, 2026. Through this milestone, UDINUS is officially designated as the center for blockchain study, research, and development in Central Java, with access to international networks, expertise, and best practices through its affiliation with Dubai Blockchain Cen...