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Contour Appoints Rahul Bhargava as Interim Chief Operating Officer
New York, NY
Contour Network has appointed Rahul Bhargava (Linkedin) as Interim Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing management leadership as the platform enters its next phase of growth following its acquisition by XDC Ventures in Q4 2025.
Bhargava’s appointment signals a strategic acceleration phase for Contour as it expands beyond digitising Letters of Credit to building an integrated trade-to-settlement ecosystem. Under Bhargava’s leadership, Contour will vertically scale its proven LC digitisation platform while horizontally integrating XDC Network’s institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure to enable seamless reconciliation and downstream payment optionality.
He brings extensive experience in modernising cross-border financial systems, designing interoperability frameworks, and advancing global standards such as ISO 20022. His career spans leadership across banks, regulators, multilateral institutions and payment infrastructures, uniquely positioning him to guide Contour through its next growth phase while ensuring regulatory alignment and production-grade implementation.
Ritesh Kakkad, Co-Founder of XDC Network and XDC Ventures, said: “Rahul’s expertise in bridging legacy financial infrastructure with emerging digital rails directly supports our vision of building a powerful institutional gateway for tokenised trade finance. With Contour, we are focused on delivering scalable, compliant solutions that connect trade digitisation with efficient settlement optionality.”
On the strategic significance of the appointment, Rahul Bhargava said “I am excited to join Contour at this pivotal moment in Trade Finance evolution. By vertically scaling up Contour’s proven Trade digitisation services portfolio and horizontally extending to combine XDC Network capabilities we aim to deliver a future-ready, scalable platform helping streamline trade to settlement. A Stablecoin Lab will also be available to trial USDC based settlement models.”
As Interim COO, Bhargava will lead operational scale-up, deepen global member engagement, expand network participation, and oversee integration of XDC’s trade, digital asset and settlement capabilities. This includes advancing Contour’s Stablecoin Lab as a structured innovation environment to trial regulated, production-ready digital settlement models alongside fiat rails.
NOTES TO EDITORS
- Progressing Contour Networks
Operational since 2017, Contour provides banks and corporates with a production-grade, blockchain-enabled platform for digitising letters of credit (LCs). Member institutions using the network have reduced LC processing times from days to hours across live commodity and manufacturing trades. This core capability remains central, while the platform evolves to support greater flexibility, scale, and settlement optionality in response to changing market demands.
Originally launched by a consortium of global banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citi, BNP Paribas, DBS, ING and others, Contour was established at a time when trade-finance digitisation was still emerging.
Today, the operating environment has matured significantly, shaped by regulatory progress, legal frameworks such as MLETR, industry initiatives including TradeTrust and ICC DSI, and growing institutional adoption of tokenised assets and regulated stablecoins.
With the backing of XDC Ventures and access to XDC Network’s institutional-grade infrastructure, Contour is positioned to bridge trade execution and payment settlement in a way that is compliant, scalable, and practical for banks and corporates.
- Biography: Rahul Bhargava
Rahul Bhargava is a global financial market infrastructure leader with over two decades of experience advancing digital transformation, cross-border payments innovation, and financial systems modernisation. He is widely recognised for bridging traditional banking networks with emerging digital rails, while ensuring regulatory alignment and production-grade scalability.
He has led and advised major initiatives with institutions such as SWIFT, the World Bank Group and the World Economic Forum, contributing to the evolution of instant cross-border payments, digital money frameworks and interoperability standards. His work brings together banks, regulators, multilateral institutions and fintech leaders to address systemic challenges in global payments infrastructure.
A frequent speaker at global industry forums including Sibos, Money20/20 and the Singapore FinTech Festival, Rahul is regarded as a thought leader in the future of finance and responsible innovation.
As Interim Chief Operating Officer of Contour Network, he is leading the platform’s next growth phase, strengthening institutional engagement and advancing the integration of digitised trade finance with flexible, compliant settlement options across both traditional and regulated digital channels.
- Interviews
Interviews with Rahul are invited. Please contact Ashwini Shinde, Sr. PR Executive, Madchatter Brand Solutions, [email protected], tel: +91 989210861.
About Contour Network
Contour Network is a Singapore-headquartered global digital trade-finance platform that digitizes letters of credit (LCs) and cross-border trade documentation. Contour delivers production-grade solutions designed to enhance speed, transparency, and trust across international trade workflows.
About XDC Network
XDC Network is an open-source, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain built for payments, trade finance and real-world assets, offering high throughput, low fees and enterprise-grade security, while being ISO 20022compliant to support interoperability with global financial messaging and payment systems. XDC Network underpins a growing ecosystem of regulated digital money, trade, and settlement solutions across the globe, supporting open account trade digitisation, MLETR and Tradetrust verification of trade documents, payments settlement optionality in USDC via stablecoin wallets or as an intermediate settlement between bank accounts.
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Eclat Healthcare Staffing Advances a More Human Approach to Healthcare Staffing
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa, October 23, 2026Healthcare staffing company combines professional certifications, digital recruitment resources, and personalized workforce support to strengthen connections between healthcare professionals and facilities.
Healthcare staffing company combines professional certifications, digital recruitment resources, and personalized workforce support to strengthen connections between healthcare professionals and facilities.
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa, October 23, 2026
Eclat Healthcare Staffing LLC, a healthcare staffing company headquartered in Pennsylvania, is highlighting its professional certifications, digital recruitment resources, and personalized staffing services as it continues supporting healthcare organizations and medical professionals across the United States.

Eclat Healthcare Staffing LLC provides staffing solutions for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), allied health professionals, and locums providers. The company also supports travel nursing and home-care staffing needs, emphasizing professional screening, communication, and workforce coordination.
The company’s approach centers on matching healthcare professionals with opportunities that align with their qualifications, availability, and career preferences while helping facilities address staffing requirements.
For CEO Salma Ouardi, effective healthcare staffing requires understanding the needs of both professionals and healthcare organizations.
“Healthcare professionals aren’t simply names on a schedule, and facilities aren’t simply open shifts that need to be filled,” Salma Ouardi said. “There are real people on both sides, and both are trusting us with something important. Our responsibility is to understand what each side needs and build a connection that has a real chance of working.”
Supporting Healthcare Professionals and Facilities
Healthcare staffing decisions involve more than filling available positions. Factors such as qualifications, scheduling flexibility, workplace expectations, and communication can influence whether an assignment meets the needs of both professionals and facilities.
Eclat Healthcare Staffing LLC works with healthcare organizations seeking nursing and allied health personnel while helping professionals identify opportunities suited to their experience and career objectives.
Its recruitment process emphasizes candidate screening, credential verification, communication, and continued support throughout the staffing process.
“Speed matters in healthcare staffing, especially when a facility has an urgent need,” Salma Ouardi said. “But speed without the right match can create another problem later. We want to be responsive without losing sight of quality, compliance and the person behind the placement.”
Certifications and Professional Recognition
As Eclat has grown, the company has also pursued independent certifications and recognitions that reinforce its focus on quality and accountability.
Eclat Healthcare Staffing has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval under its Health Care Staffing Services Certification Program. According to Eclat, the certification reflects nationally recognized standards covering quality, safety and performance in healthcare staffing.
The company has also earned certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). In addition, Eclat has received Better Business Bureau accreditation with an A+ rating and has previously been recognized as a Great Place To Work Certified organization
For Eclat, these milestones are not intended to replace the day-to-day work of earning trust.
“Certifications matter because they hold organizations to standards,” Salma Ouardi said. “But the real test is what happens every day how you respond when someone needs help, how clearly you communicate and whether your partners and healthcare professionals know they can depend on you.”
Combining Technology With Personalized Recruitment
Eclat incorporates digital recruitment resources into its staffing operations to help healthcare professionals explore employment opportunities and connect with recruiters.
Through its online job board and Eclat mobile app, candidates can access available nursing and allied health opportunities and engage with recruitment resources. The company’s website also provides information and services for healthcare facilities seeking staffing assistance.
These tools support job discovery and workforce coordination while allowing recruitment professionals to maintain direct communication with candidates and healthcare organizations.

Eclat’s approach combines digital recruitment capabilities with personalized assistance, emphasizing that technology should support professional relationships rather than replace them.
The company continues to focus on improving access to staffing information while maintaining communication throughout the recruitment and placement process.
Continuing to Support Healthcare Workforce Needs
As healthcare organizations evaluate staffing arrangements and workforce requirements, Eclat continues connecting facilities with qualified professionals while supporting recruitment processes that consider operational needs and individual career goals.
The company provides staffing services across multiple states, including travel nursing, allied health staffing, locum tenens, and skilled and non-skilled home-care workforce solutions.
Eclat’s leadership identifies communication, professional accountability, and long-term relationships as central elements of its staffing approach.
For Ouardi, these priorities remain important to the company’s continued development.
“You can build technology. You can build processes. You can grow a network,” she said. “But if people don’t trust you, none of those things are enough. We’re building Eclat around that trust.”
About Eclat Healthcare Staffing LLC
Eclat Healthcare Staffing LLC is a U.S. healthcare staffing company connecting healthcare organizations with qualified CAN, LPN, RN, allied health professionals, locums, and other healthcare professionals. Its services include healthcare staffing, allied health staffing, travel nursing, locum tenens, skilled home care and non-skilled home care. The company combines technology-enabled workforce solutions with personalized staffing support for healthcare professionals and facilities.
Eclat Healthcare Staffing is certified under The Joint Commission’s Health Care Staffing Services Certification Program and is a WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise
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E2 Lighting Unveils Comprehensive Emergency-Ready LEDs With Pre-Wired Backup Guaranteed to Pass Inspection
Grapevine, TX, October 22, 2026E2 Lighting International Inc. has officially declared the launch of its most comprehensive lineup of Emergency-Ready LED lighting fixtures. Engineered specifically to remove the headaches of field-installing backup ballasts, this code-compliant portfolio comes equipped with factory Pre-Wired Battery Backups, cutting labor costs and installation times in half for electrical contractors and specifiers. Built to Meet […]
Grapevine, TX, October 22, 2026
E2 Lighting International Inc. has officially declared the launch of its most comprehensive lineup of Emergency-Ready LED lighting fixtures. Engineered specifically to remove the headaches of field-installing backup ballasts, this code-compliant portfolio comes equipped with factory Pre-Wired Battery Backups, cutting labor costs and installation times in half for electrical contractors and specifiers.

Built to Meet the Code, Not Just Pass Inspection
For electrical contractors, architects, and spec designers, navigating stringent life-safety regulations can lead to costly delays if a third-party accessory fails.E2 Lighting eliminates this risk with a “Code-Compliant by Design” engineering approach. Every emergency fixture in the new portfolio is Guaranteed to Pass Inspection, meeting all structural and local criteria out of the box:
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UL924 & NFPA 101 Compliance: Fully certified to meet strict emergency lighting and national life-safety codes.
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90-Minute Life-Safety Operation: High-performance, integrated batteries supply an uninterrupted 90 minutes of emergency illumination during power failures.
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Zero Field Assembly: Pre-wired configurations eliminate complex wiring layout designs, reducing errors and ensuring rapid field deployment.
Immediate Value for Designers and Contractors
The expanded line seamlessly integrates reliable backup power into standard commercial layouts. Instead of patching together mismatched fixtures and battery packs, specifiers can now designate uniform, high-performance fixtures across an entire facility.
The comprehensive inventory accommodates all major commercial, industrial, and specialty architectural spaces:
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Indoor Solutions: Ultra-thin slim downlights, linear strip fixtures, troffers, and panel lights.
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Industrial & Outdoor: UFO high bays, robust wall packs, and floodlights.
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Dedicated Path of Egress: Adjustable emergency bug-eye lights and exit lighting systems.
To streamline the specification phase, E2 Lighting offers complimentary photometric lighting layouts via DIALux simulation reports, allowing designers to verify exact foot-candle code compliance before any hardware is ordered.
“We built our emergency systems directly into the fixture footprint to solve the real-world constraints contractors face on the job site,” said Michael Kwong, Organization Head at E2 Lighting International Inc. “With pre-wired systems that are fully tested and certified, we guarantee code compliance so projects stay on schedule and never get held up by an inspector”.
About E2 Lighting International Inc.
Established in 2013 and headquartered in Texas, E2 Lighting International Inc. is a premier manufacturer and distributor of commercial LED lighting solutions. The company specializes in emergency battery-integrated LED fixtures, smart building lighting systems, and specialized low-blue-light architectural environments.
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Tripio Travel Launches New Website for Door-to-Door Sales Incentive Trips
Pleasant Grove, UT, October 22, 2026Tripio Travel launches a new website to help door-to-door sales business owners plan and run all-inclusive incentive vacations, President’s Clubs, and team retreats.
Tripio Travel launches a new website to help door-to-door sales business owners plan and run all-inclusive incentive vacations, President’s Clubs, and team retreats.
Pleasant Grove, UT, October 22, 2026
Tripio Travel has launched a new website to help business owners plan incentive vacations for their door-to-door sales teams. Business owners in solar, pest control, alarm systems, roofing, and fiber industries now have one easy place to go for rewarding their top performers, without having to organize every detail themselves.

A beautiful luxury resort in Cancun Mexico featuring the ocean and a beautiful sandy beach used for door to door incentive trips by Tripio Travel
For many door-to-door sales companies, an incentive trip is one of the best ways to recognize their top performing salesmen, keep teams motivated, and build a strong company culture. The struggle is that planning a great group vacation takes a lot of time. Between booking resorts, meals, excursions, transportation, and group logistics, it can turn into a full-time job on its own.
Tripio Travel takes this off your plate by handling the planning and management of your corporate trip from start to finish.
A Website Built for Door-to-Door Sales Companies
Most travel planners are generic and aim to serve everyone. Tripio focuses on incentive travel for performance-driven businesses. Our new website makes it easy for owners to browse trip options and connect with a travel partner who understands how door-to-door sales organizations work.

door to door salesmen and saleswomen relaxing under palmfrond umbrellas on a Cancun beach during their incentive trip
Maybe you’re planning a President’s Club trip for your top reps, a summer sales incentive, or a leadership retreat. Tripio helps turn the reward into something your team looks forward to all year.
Owners searching for d2d incentive trips can use the site to learn how the planning process works, explore destinations, and start shaping a trip around their team’s goals, budget, and schedule.
All-Inclusive Planning Without the Headache
Organizing a group vacation takes more than booking a resort. Transportation, activities, dining, and schedules all have to line up so a large group can move smoothly.

Streets of japan featuring a temple rising in the background as seen during a d2d incentive trip
Tripio simplifies this with all-inclusive per-person pricing that covers accommodations, excursions, meals, and transportation. A Tripio Pro is also on-site for the entire trip to coordinate logistics and keep everything running smoothly.
That gives owners a clear picture of what an incentive trip will include and what it will cost, with far less of the usual group-travel workload. Instead of spending hours comparing hotels, lining up activities, and fielding travel questions, owners can stay focused on their businesses and on getting their teams ready to earn the reward.
Incentive Vacations That Recognize Performance
In door-to-door sales, recognition helps keep motivation high. An incentive vacation gives your reps something concrete to work toward and a chance to celebrate wins together outside of work.
Tripio plans door 2 door incentive trips tailored to each team, from top-performer vacations and President’s Clubs to leadership retreats. The goal is a memorable experience for your people, with none of the logistical burden landing on you. With an experienced team managing the planning and execution, you can offer a well-organized reward without becoming a travel coordinator.
Getting Started With Tripio Travel
It starts with a conversation about your company, group size, budget, preferred dates, and the kind of experience you want to create. From there, Tripio puts together destination options and a per-person proposal for you to review.
Once you approve the details, Tripio books the arrangements and manages the trip on the ground. That leaves you free to spend less time on travel logistics and more time enjoying the trip with your team.
The new website gives door-to-door sales business owners a central place to learn about Tripio’s services and start planning their next incentive vacation.
To learn more or start planning a company trip, visitwww.tripiotravel.com.
About Tripio Travel
Tripio Travel plans and runs incentive trips, President’s Clubs, and executive retreats for door-to-door sales companies and other performance-driven organizations. Serving industries including solar, pest control, alarm systems, roofing, and fiber, Tripio offers all-inclusive per-person pricing, coordinated travel arrangements, curated excursions, and an on-site Tripio Pro for every trip. The goal is simple: make it easier for businesses to reward their teams with travel they’ll remember.
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“At Tripio Travel, we help business owners plan door-to-door sales incentive trips, President’s Clubs, and team retreats, making it easier to organize memorable travel experiences for their teams.” — Mike Solosko, Tripio Travel
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Google Business profile: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UGs7gW81CmMayotW9
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