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summary.Alarm.com and Everon have formed a strategic partnership to deliver a unified, cloud‑based commercial security platform. The solution merges Alarm.com’s intrusion, access control, video surveillance and AI analytics with Everon’s field expertise, offering a single mobile console for remote monitoring, employee management, and business‑process tools. It supports existing hardware, scales from single‑site retailers to multi‑location enterprises, and integrates with ERP/CRM systems. The alliance aims to capture a growing $30 billion market as IoT, AI, and SaaS reshape security services.

.Al‑Futtaim Automotive completed a 16 TB SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration in August 2025 under SAP’s “RISE with SAP” program. Using SNP’s Kyano CrystalBridge Transformation DTS and IBM Consulting, the conversion achieved Near‑Zero Downtime with a 30.5‑hour outage, far below industry norms. The move delivers real‑time analytics, scalable finance operations and aligns with cloud‑based subscription models, cutting projected downtime losses from €50‑70 million to under €7 million. The project sets new benchmarks for large‑scale SAP migrations in the automotive and finance sectors.

Heineken 0.0’s global 2025 festive‑season study of 10,001 adults in the UK, USA, Spain, Japan and Brazil found a major shift toward low‑ and no‑alcohol options. Seventy‑two percent feel confident skipping alcohol, 81 % are comfortable refusing drinks without explanation, and 67 % consider asking why someone isn’t drinking outdated. Behavioral intentions show 37 % will moderate intake, 27 % plan to abstain and about 20 % will choose a 0.0 beer, with Gen Z leading “zebra‑stripe” alternating‑drink habits. Comfort with alcohol‑free choices is highest in the UK and USA, also strong in Brazil and Japan.

Cognizant’s Synapse skilling program, launched in 2023, has already exceeded its 2026 goal of training one million people and has set a new target to upskill two million individuals by 2030. The initiative, driven by a Cognizant‑Oxford Economics study predicting AI disruption to affect 90 % of jobs, offers job‑seeker pathways, employee STEM education, and partnerships with governments, universities and NGOs. Expanded efforts include a broader curriculum, branded learning events, and increased social‑impact funding. Synapse aims to secure talent pipelines, differentiate Cognizant’s brand and grow its AI, cloud and data‑analytics ecosystem.

Franklin Templeton reported preliminary AUM of $1.6745 illion as of Nov 30 2025, a slight dip from $1.6848 trillion in Oct. Long‑term flows were flat, with a $1 billion net outflow from Western Asset Management offset by $1 billion of inflows elsewhere. Equity holdings fell marginally, while fixed‑income, alternatives and cash‑management balances rose, the latter up $12 billion. The firm credits AI‑driven portfolio construction and risk analytics for retaining institutional inflows and remains positioned ahead of peers facing larger outflows.

SMX (NASDAQ: SMX) unveiled a molecular‑level identity system that embeds traceability into minerals, surviving smelting, blending, alloying and recycling. Pilot projects with Goldstrom, trueGold and CARTIF demonstrated verification for gold and rare‑earths. The company secured a $111.5 million equity purchase agreement to scale global deployment, aiming to enable verified materials to command premiums, expedite customs clearance and lower regulatory risk. Success hinges on rapid industry adoption; sluggish uptake could limit impact and keep unverified materials discounted.

Ferrellgas (OTC: FGPR) announced that Vice President of Operations Support Megan Sharp, a 20‑year industry veteran and Nevada Air National Guard veteran, was appointed a Councilor of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). She will advocate for propane’s use in heating, agriculture and transportation while advancing safety, training and research. The appointment gives Ferrellgas a stronger voice in national policy and industry standards, aligning with its digital and growth initiatives.

Horizon announced three new NYSE‑listed ETFs—International Equity (FRGN), Small/Mid‑Cap Core Equity (SMOX), and International Managed Risk (SFTX)—expanding its lineup to twelve products launched in 2025. All employ an active‑quantitative hybrid with multi‑factor screening (value, momentum, quality, volatility, sentiment) and use put‑spread options for risk‑adjusted returns. SFTX also shifts assets to Treasuries or cash during volatility spikes via its Risk Assist® framework. The offerings target advisors seeking goal‑based solutions for international exposure, small‑cap growth, or managed‑risk strategies, reflecting a broader shift toward active‑beta ETFs.

Chilean Cobalt Corp. closed a brokered private placement on Dec 3 2025, raising $3 million by issuing 6 million common shares at $0.50 each to a Glencore subsidiary and Madesul. DA Davidson acted as lead agent. Net proceeds will fund exploration at La Cobaltera and El Cofre, district consolidation, ESG due‑diligence, and general corporate needs. The strategic investors bring critical‑minerals expertise, market reach, and local operational capability, supporting the company’s growth in Chile’s emerging cobalt sector.

BD has launched three‑ and four‑laser configurations of its A8 Cell Analyzer, integrating BD SpectralFX™ technology (50+ fluorescent parameters) with CellView™ imaging for sub‑second, high‑resolution cellular images. The modular platform expands spectral bandwidth into the near‑infrared, enabling high‑parameter immunology and oncology studies while offering lower upfront costs via flexible financing and software‑only upgrades. Automated, high‑throughput workflows simplify data acquisition and analysis, targeting academic, pharma, and biotech labs seeking scalable, multiplexed cell‑analysis solutions.