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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zilliz, the company behind Milvus, the world’s most widely adopted open-source vector database, today announced the general availability of Zilliz Cloud BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) on Microsoft Azure. With this launch, Zilliz Cloud BYOC is now available across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure—making Zilliz the first managed vector database provider to support BYOC on all three major clouds.

Enterprises building AI applications have long faced a trade-off between managed services that require moving sensitive data outside their security perimeter and self-hosted deployments that demand significant engineering resources. Zilliz Cloud BYOC eliminates this compromise by deploying a fully managed vector database directly inside a customer’s own cloud account—enabling organizations to move faster on AI initiatives without sacrificing data control or compliance.

“The AI infrastructure landscape is at an inflection point. Enterprises need platforms that respect their security, compliance, and multi-cloud realities,” said Charles Xie, Founder and CEO at Zilliz. “With BYOC on every major cloud, we’re removing one of the last barriers to enterprise AI adoption. Organizations no longer have to choose between moving fast and staying in control.”

Why the Azure Launch Matters

The Azure launch completes a deliberate expansion—from AWS to GCP and now to Microsoft Azure. For the many enterprises standardized on Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, this launch removes the last deployment barrier. Organizations can now run their vector database in the same environment as Azure OpenAI Service and the rest of their Azure AI stack—eliminating cross-cloud data movement, reducing costs, and keeping AI workflows entirely within a single cloud environment.

Azure customers also benefit from full compatibility with their existing enterprise agreements, reserved capacity, and established governance and compliance frameworks. With the official Zilliz Cloud Terraform Provider, teams can automate BYOC deployments and integrate directly into existing infrastructure-as-code workflows—making adoption seamless for organizations already operating at scale on Azure.

What This Means for Enterprises

• Accelerated AI adoption: Deploy production-grade AI search infrastructure in days, not months, without the engineering burden of managing it.
• Data sovereignty and compliance: All data stays within the customer’s own cloud account and jurisdiction, simplifying regulatory requirements.
• Multi-cloud freedom: Teams across different cloud providers can standardize on a single vector database platform without re-platforming.
• Cost transparency: Infrastructure costs flow through existing cloud billing, enterprise agreements, and reserved capacity.

Every BYOC deployment includes the full Zilliz Cloud feature set built on Milvus, along with seamless migration from Pinecone, Qdrant, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, Weaviate, or self-hosted Milvus.

Now Available

Zilliz Cloud BYOC is live across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Get started with deployment guides for AWS, GCP, and Azure, or connect with the Zilliz team to discuss your requirements.

About Zilliz

Zilliz is the company behind Milvus, the world’s most widely adopted open-source vector database. Zilliz Cloud brings that performance to production with a fully managed, cloud-native platform built for scalable, low-latency vector search and hybrid retrieval. It supports billion-scale workloads with sub-10ms latency, auto-scaling, and optimized indexes for GenAI use cases like semantic search and RAG.

Zilliz is built to make AI not just possible—but practical. With a focus on performance and cost-efficiency, it helps engineering teams move from prototype to production without overprovisioning or complex infrastructure. Over 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on Zilliz to build intelligent applications at scale.

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz is backed by leading investors, including Aramco’s Prosperity 7 Ventures, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, Yunqi Partners, Trustbridge Partners, and others. Learn more at  Zilliz.com.

 

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zilliz, the company behind Milvus, the world’s most widely adopted open-source vector database, today announced the general availability of Zilliz Cloud BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) on Microsoft Azure. With this launch, Zilliz Cloud BYOC is now available across AWS, Google Cloud Platform, and Microsoft Azure—making Zilliz the first managed vector database provider to support BYOC on all three major clouds.

Enterprises building AI applications have long faced a trade-off between managed services that require moving sensitive data outside their security perimeter and self-hosted deployments that demand significant engineering resources. Zilliz Cloud BYOC eliminates this compromise by deploying a fully managed vector database directly inside a customer’s own cloud account—enabling organizations to move faster on AI initiatives without sacrificing data control or compliance.

“The AI infrastructure landscape is at an inflection point. Enterprises need platforms that respect their security, compliance, and multi-cloud realities,” said Charles Xie, Founder and CEO at Zilliz. “With BYOC on every major cloud, we’re removing one of the last barriers to enterprise AI adoption. Organizations no longer have to choose between moving fast and staying in control.”

Why the Azure Launch Matters

The Azure launch completes a deliberate expansion—from AWS to GCP and now to Microsoft Azure. For the many enterprises standardized on Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, this launch removes the last deployment barrier. Organizations can now run their vector database in the same environment as Azure OpenAI Service and the rest of their Azure AI stack—eliminating cross-cloud data movement, reducing costs, and keeping AI workflows entirely within a single cloud environment.

Azure customers also benefit from full compatibility with their existing enterprise agreements, reserved capacity, and established governance and compliance frameworks. With the official Zilliz Cloud Terraform Provider, teams can automate BYOC deployments and integrate directly into existing infrastructure-as-code workflows—making adoption seamless for organizations already operating at scale on Azure.

What This Means for Enterprises

• Accelerated AI adoption: Deploy production-grade AI search infrastructure in days, not months, without the engineering burden of managing it.
• Data sovereignty and compliance: All data stays within the customer’s own cloud account and jurisdiction, simplifying regulatory requirements.
• Multi-cloud freedom: Teams across different cloud providers can standardize on a single vector database platform without re-platforming.
• Cost transparency: Infrastructure costs flow through existing cloud billing, enterprise agreements, and reserved capacity.

Every BYOC deployment includes the full Zilliz Cloud feature set built on Milvus, along with seamless migration from Pinecone, Qdrant, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, OpenSearch, Weaviate, or self-hosted Milvus.

Now Available

Zilliz Cloud BYOC is live across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Get started with deployment guides for AWS, GCP, and Azure, or connect with the Zilliz team to discuss your requirements.

About Zilliz

Zilliz is the company behind Milvus, the world’s most widely adopted open-source vector database. Zilliz Cloud brings that performance to production with a fully managed, cloud-native platform built for scalable, low-latency vector search and hybrid retrieval. It supports billion-scale workloads with sub-10ms latency, auto-scaling, and optimized indexes for GenAI use cases like semantic search and RAG.

Zilliz is built to make AI not just possible—but practical. With a focus on performance and cost-efficiency, it helps engineering teams move from prototype to production without overprovisioning or complex infrastructure. Over 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on Zilliz to build intelligent applications at scale.

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz is backed by leading investors, including Aramco’s Prosperity 7 Ventures, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, Yunqi Partners, Trustbridge Partners, and others. Learn more at  Zilliz.com.

 

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The Company Should Not Hide Behind Its Treatment of Abstain Votes — Chairman Goebel Did Not Receive a Majority of the Votes Cast

Jack in the Box Stockholders Cannot Afford Another Year of David Goebel

ISS, BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street Inexplicably Defended Long-Tenured David Goebel and Failed to Hold Any Director Accountable for JACK’s Appalling Strategic Decisions and Massive Destruction of Stockholder Value

This Proxy Contest Proved that the Chairman has been an Abject Failure — He Must Resign Now

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Biglari Capital Corp. (“Biglari Capital”), the largest stockholder of Jack in the Box Inc. (NasdaqGS: JACK), with a 9.86% ownership stake, today issued the following statement regarding the preliminary voting results from JACK’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

A Clear Divide: Accountability vs. Complacency

Preliminary voting results from JACK’s stockholder meeting reveal a stark and troubling divide. Active fund managers and retail stockholders — those who bear the real consequences of failed corporate governance — voted to hold Chairman David Goebel accountable for the destruction of stockholder value and his failure to act as a responsible steward of stockholder interests. By contrast, ISS, BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street supported the status quo, providing cover for a board that has presided over value destruction.

JACK spent $5 Million to Defend One Director for One More Year

JACK spent an estimated $5 million on this proxy contest — not to protect the company’s future, but to defend the reelection of David Goebel for a single additional year.

• Over the last five years alone, Mr. Goebel collected approximately $1.55 million in director compensation.
• During the same period, JACK’s stockholders lost approximately 80% of their investment — roughly $1.8 billion in stockholder value.
• Mr. Goebel was paid millions to oversee billions in destruction.

ISS, BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street: A Governance Failure

While active fund managers and retail stockholders voted for accountability, ISS and the three largest index funds — BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street — supported JACK’s failed leader.

Preliminary voting data for the three index funds imply that the proxy voting teams at these firms are completely indifferent to how their decisions impact the owners whose capital they are entrusted to protect. One is left to wonder: Do these governance teams even consider the repercussions their rubber-stamping of failed leadership has on the investors who have lost 80% of the value of their JACK holdings?

JACK is a poster child of everything that can go wrong at a public company — catastrophic acquisition, leadership turnover, persistent operational underperformance, and entrenched governance — yet it has still managed to secure the support of a proxy advisor and the three largest index funds. This is not governance; it is the institutionalization of unaccountability.

The Underlying Investors Would Disagree

If the ETF investors who have entrusted their savings to BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street — retail investors saving for retirement, college, and financial security — had had a say, they likely would have voted against Goebel. These investors did not hand over their savings so that the governance teams at these institutions could give a free pass to the same failed leadership at JACK that destroyed $1.8 billion in stockholder value.

Failing to hold boards accountable promotes mediocrity. It puts the entire system of meritocracy at risk. When the largest stewards of capital — BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street — abdicate their governance responsibilities, the consequences extend far beyond any single company.

JACK’s False and Misleading Statements

In addition to these governance failures, JACK made false and misleading statements in its proxy materials. Biglari Capital reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies.

Conclusion

Mr. Goebel should be embarrassed and ashamed of the company’s performance. He should have resigned years ago instead of playing politics and trying to hold on, wasting money for personal gain while relying on abstain votes, ISS, and index funds. He has no credibility with active investors.

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SOURCE Biglari Capital Corp.

The Company Should Not Hide Behind Its Treatment of Abstain Votes — Chairman Goebel Did Not Receive a Majority of the Votes Cast

Jack in the Box Stockholders Cannot Afford Another Year of David Goebel

ISS, BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street Inexplicably Defended Long-Tenured David Goebel and Failed to Hold Any Director Accountable for JACK’s Appalling Strategic Decisions and Massive Destruction of Stockholder Value

This Proxy Contest Proved that the Chairman has been an Abject Failure — He Must Resign Now

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Biglari Capital Corp. (“Biglari Capital”), the largest stockholder of Jack in the Box Inc. (NasdaqGS: JACK), with a 9.86% ownership stake, today issued the following statement regarding the preliminary voting results from JACK’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

A Clear Divide: Accountability vs. Complacency

Preliminary voting results from JACK’s stockholder meeting reveal a stark and troubling divide. Active fund managers and retail stockholders — those who bear the real consequences of failed corporate governance — voted to hold Chairman David Goebel accountable for the destruction of stockholder value and his failure to act as a responsible steward of stockholder interests. By contrast, ISS, BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street supported the status quo, providing cover for a board that has presided over value destruction.

JACK spent $5 Million to Defend One Director for One More Year

JACK spent an estimated $5 million on this proxy contest — not to protect the company’s future, but to defend the reelection of David Goebel for a single additional year.

• Over the last five years alone, Mr. Goebel collected approximately $1.55 million in director compensation.
• During the same period, JACK’s stockholders lost approximately 80% of their investment — roughly $1.8 billion in stockholder value.
• Mr. Goebel was paid millions to oversee billions in destruction.

ISS, BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street: A Governance Failure

While active fund managers and retail stockholders voted for accountability, ISS and the three largest index funds — BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street — supported JACK’s failed leader.

Preliminary voting data for the three index funds imply that the proxy voting teams at these firms are completely indifferent to how their decisions impact the owners whose capital they are entrusted to protect. One is left to wonder: Do these governance teams even consider the repercussions their rubber-stamping of failed leadership has on the investors who have lost 80% of the value of their JACK holdings?

JACK is a poster child of everything that can go wrong at a public company — catastrophic acquisition, leadership turnover, persistent operational underperformance, and entrenched governance — yet it has still managed to secure the support of a proxy advisor and the three largest index funds. This is not governance; it is the institutionalization of unaccountability.

The Underlying Investors Would Disagree

If the ETF investors who have entrusted their savings to BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street — retail investors saving for retirement, college, and financial security — had had a say, they likely would have voted against Goebel. These investors did not hand over their savings so that the governance teams at these institutions could give a free pass to the same failed leadership at JACK that destroyed $1.8 billion in stockholder value.

Failing to hold boards accountable promotes mediocrity. It puts the entire system of meritocracy at risk. When the largest stewards of capital — BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street — abdicate their governance responsibilities, the consequences extend far beyond any single company.

JACK’s False and Misleading Statements

In addition to these governance failures, JACK made false and misleading statements in its proxy materials. Biglari Capital reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies.

Conclusion

Mr. Goebel should be embarrassed and ashamed of the company’s performance. He should have resigned years ago instead of playing politics and trying to hold on, wasting money for personal gain while relying on abstain votes, ISS, and index funds. He has no credibility with active investors.

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The limited-edition collaboration honors the legacy, excellence, and future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities while reinforcing ORS’ ongoing commitment to HBCU students and graduates.

CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ORS™ Haircare is proud to partner with HBCU Culture Shop on a limited-edition HBCU-themed collection across select ORS Olive Oil products currently available nationwide. The partnership celebrates the pride, excellence, and cultural impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities while deepening ORS’ engagement with HBCU communities across the country.

Debuting during Black History Month, the collaboration marks the beginning of broader initiatives, including a planned HBCU Tour and student-centered programming designed to equip students with self-care knowledge and confidence as they pursue their goals. Black History Month serves as a reminder that legacy is not only something to reflect on, but something to build forward.

Created in partnership with HBCU Culture Shop, the limited-edition packaging features bold, pride-inspired design elements that reflect the collective identity and enduring influence of HBCUs across the United States. The collaboration brings together two brands rooted in culture and community, honoring the institutions that have shaped generations of leaders, creatives, innovators, and entrepreneurs while spotlighting the next generation carrying that legacy forward.

The limited-edition HBCU collection is available nationwide at Orshaircare.com, Amazon, and major retailers including CVS, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, and select beauty supply stores.

• ORS Olive Oil HBCU Edge Control Hair Gel Extra Firm Hold (2.2 oz) – $7.99
  A non-greasy extra-firm formula that provides up to 48-hour hold without cast or crunch, ideal for sculpting baby hairs, ponytails, updos, twists, and locs.
• ORS Olive Oil HBCU Edge Control Hair Gel Firm Hold (2.2 oz) – $7.99
  A classic firm hold formula that delivers sleek definition and polished edges without flaking.
• ORS Olive Oil HBCU Strengthen & Restore Replenishing Conditioner (16 oz) – $9.99
  A moisture-rich conditioner that restores hydration, reinforces strand strength, and improves manageability.
• ORS Olive Oil HBCU Deep Cleansing Creamy Aloe Shampoo (16 oz) – $9.99
  A gentle, creamy shampoo infused with aloe that cleanses thoroughly while helping maintain moisture balance.

“As a brand grounded in culture and community, ORS understands the influence and impact of HBCUs on leadership, innovation, and excellence,” said Jolorie Williams, Chief Marketing Officer at ORS Haircare. “Kicking off our partnership with HBCU Culture Shop during Black History Month allows us to celebrate that legacy in a meaningful way while continuing to support the students who are shaping what comes next. This collaboration reflects the start of our long-term commitment to honoring the institutions that have shaped generations of talent.”

“This partnership with ORS is a true full-circle moment for me,” said Dainelle Riley, Founder of HBCU Culture Shop. “Collaborating on something that reflects my HBCU journey is incredibly meaningful. My HBCU experience taught me that our hair is an extension of identity and cultural expression, and this collaboration celebrates that connection authentically.”

This collaboration is just one chapter of a sustained commitment to HBCU-centered initiatives. ORS Haircare recognizes that HBCUs are not simply part of history, they are engines of culture, innovation, and leadership. The brand intends to invest in that future for the long haul.

About ORS™ Haircare
ORS™ (Original Root Stimulator) is a brand of Namaste Laboratories, LLC, dedicated to creating high-performance products for natural hair restoration and maintenance. With a foundation rooted in science and hair health, ORS offers a diverse portfolio including Olive Oil, Olive Oil Braidzone, ORS Curlshow, ORS OLIVE Goodbye Dry, ORS HBCU, and more.

About HBCU Culture Shop
Founded in 2017, HBCU Culture Shop is a Black woman-owned, fully licensed collegiate brand redefining HBCU pride through original, culture-driven design. The brand blends heritage with modern streetwear while building partnerships that prioritize authenticity and cultural impact. HBCU Culture Shop stands as a love letter to the HBCU experience.

Media Contact
Dominique Jean-Pierre
The Wilder Agency for ORS Haircare
Dominique@thewilderagency.com
1-833-WILDER1, Ext 3

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MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is now accepting entries for the 2026 Green Eyeshade Awards, the nation’s oldest and largest regional journalism competition.

Coming off a milestone 75th anniversary that saw a 57% surge in participation, the contest continues its evolution in 2026 by introducing its first-ever Spanish Language category. This addition reflects SPJ’s commitment to recognizing the diverse voices and vital reporting serving communities across the Southeast.

Eligibility & Scope

The 2026 competition honors work published, broadcast, or posted during the 2025 calendar year. The contest is open to professional and student journalists in the following locations:

• States: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV.
• Territories: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Contest Divisions

Entries are accepted across six primary divisions,:

1. Print & Digital Writing
2. Graphics & Photography
3. Video / Television
4. Audio / Radio
5. Digital / Online
6. Students

Managed by SPJ volunteers, the Green Eyeshade Awards competition is judged by a panel of active and retired professionals and educators from outside the region. Judges may award first, second, and third-place honors. First-place winners in each category compete for “Best of Division” honors. Those winners then vie for the competition’s top overall prize: The Green Eyeshade Award.

Deadlines

• Standard Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026
• Late Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026 (additional fees apply)

ENTER TODAY: Visit the contest website to view full category descriptions and submit entries.

About the Green Eyeshade Awards

Since 1950, the Green Eyeshade Awards—hosted by SPJ Regions 3 and 12—have recognized the best journalism in the Southeastern United States. As a volunteer-led initiative, all net proceeds are reinvested into professional training, programming, and advocacy for journalists.

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MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is now accepting entries for the 2026 Green Eyeshade Awards, the nation’s oldest and largest regional journalism competition.

Coming off a milestone 75th anniversary that saw a 57% surge in participation, the contest continues its evolution in 2026 by introducing its first-ever Spanish Language category. This addition reflects SPJ’s commitment to recognizing the diverse voices and vital reporting serving communities across the Southeast.

Eligibility & Scope

The 2026 competition honors work published, broadcast, or posted during the 2025 calendar year. The contest is open to professional and student journalists in the following locations:

• States: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV.
• Territories: Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Contest Divisions

Entries are accepted across six primary divisions,:

1. Print & Digital Writing
2. Graphics & Photography
3. Video / Television
4. Audio / Radio
5. Digital / Online
6. Students

Managed by SPJ volunteers, the Green Eyeshade Awards competition is judged by a panel of active and retired professionals and educators from outside the region. Judges may award first, second, and third-place honors. First-place winners in each category compete for “Best of Division” honors. Those winners then vie for the competition’s top overall prize: The Green Eyeshade Award.

Deadlines

• Standard Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2026
• Late Deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026 (additional fees apply)

ENTER TODAY: Visit the contest website to view full category descriptions and submit entries.

About the Green Eyeshade Awards

Since 1950, the Green Eyeshade Awards—hosted by SPJ Regions 3 and 12—have recognized the best journalism in the Southeastern United States. As a volunteer-led initiative, all net proceeds are reinvested into professional training, programming, and advocacy for journalists.

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