US Market launches partnership with Cinnabon
The first baked goods shop debuted at a c-store in Salem, Oregon, late last year. Continue reading →
Presto raises $10M in funding
The drive-thru voice AI company, which spun off its tabletop business in 2024, will put the cash toward expansion, deployments and further innovation. Continue reading →TD Cowen Railroad Roundtable: Soft Demand Amid Imminent Industry Transformation
Panelists at our recent Railroad Roundtable projected weak demand for 2026. Tightening truckload capacity is encouraging but not impacting rates enough yet to gain confidence in rail pricing cycle. The Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger application is expected to pass Surface Transportation...
White Castle appoints CMO
Jamie Richardson has worked at the chain for nearly 30 years and succeeds Lynn Blashford, who is retiring. Continue reading →First Northlander Trainset Arrives in Ontario
(Courtesy of Ontario Northland) Northlander service, which was discontinued in 2012 and replaced by buses, will span approximately 460 miles (740 kilometers) with 16 stops (see map below). The goal is to “enhance Ontario’s integrated transportation network and advance work on the province’s...Kolluri Tapped to Lead NJT, NJTA
New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced Jan. 8 that Kris Kolluri, current President and CEO of NJ Transit, will retain his role at NJ Transit and also be nominated as Executive Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), allowing him to oversee day-to-day operations of both...
European Commission opens consultation on EU digital ecosystems
The European Commission has opened a public call for evidence on European open digital ecosystems, a step toward a planned Communication that will examine the role of open source in EU’s digital infrastructure. The consultation runs from January 6 to February 3, 2026. Submissions will be used to...
NordPass streamlines two-factor authentication with a built-in Authenticator across devices
NordPass simplifies secure logins by including Authenticator on multiple devices in the application for personal use. The time-based one-time password (TOTP) support enables users to add an extra layer of security to their accounts with two-factor authentication, without the need to download or...
Week in review: PoC for Trend Micro Apex Central RCE released, Patch Tuesday forecast
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Pharma’s most underestimated cyber risk isn’t a breach Chirag Shah, Global Information Security Officer & DPO at Model N examines how cyber risk in pharma and life sciences is shifting beyond...![<![CDATA[Roundup: Pharma’s Funding Surge Ahead of J.P. Morgan 2026 ]]>](https://theindustryexpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/b2defa6b4904a34b5dfa8d86ebaaae1c7a81931b-1280x720-1.png)