Mastek using its proprietary ADOPT-AI platform will help the council modernise finance, procurement, HR and payroll services, supporting future-ready public service delivery and local government reorganisation readiness

United States, 20th Oct 2026 –  Mastek (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned Subsidiary of Mastek Limited (NSE: MASTEK; BSE: 523704), a trusted AI-first digital engineering and cloud transformation partner, today announced that it has been selected by Staffordshire County Council to deliver a significant Oracle Cloud transformation programme spanning Finance, Procurement, Human Resources and Payroll.

Under the engagement, Mastek will use its ADOPT AI platform to deliver Oracle Cloud as the Council’s single, integrated platform for Finance, Procurement, HR and Payroll. The new environment will enable the Council to consolidate legacy systems, strengthen data governance, enhance employee experience and establish a modern digital foundation to support ongoing transformation.

As one of England’s largest county councils, Staffordshire County Council serves more than 875,000 residents and delivers a broad range of essential public services across education, social care, highways and community services. Supporting these services requires efficient, resilient and future-ready corporate operations capable of adapting to evolving organisational and service delivery requirements.

The programme forms a key part of Staffordshire County Council’s wider ambition to modernise its corporate services and establish a more agile, digitally enabled operating model. The council is focused on simplifying and standardising back-office processes, improving operational visibility and governance, reducing manual effort, and creating a scalable foundation capable of supporting future organisational change.

Abhishek Singh, President UKI & Europe, Mastek, said, “We are delighted to partner with Staffordshire County Council on this important transformation programme. Local authorities are increasingly focused on modernising operations while preparing for future structural and service delivery changes. By combining Oracle Cloud technology with Mastek’s extensive public sector transformation expertise and AI native approach, we look forward to helping the council build a more efficient, resilient and future-ready operating model that delivers long-term value for employees, stakeholders and residents.”

Pete Shakespear, Director of Finance & Resources, Staffordshire County Council, said, “As we continue to evolve our operating model and prepare for future organisational change, it is important that our corporate systems are modern, efficient and capable of supporting long-term transformation. Mastek demonstrated a strong understanding of our objectives, and we look forward to partnering with them to deliver a platform that will help us build a more agile and future-ready organisation.”

The programme marks another important milestone in Mastek’s continued growth within UK Local Government and reinforces its position as a trusted transformation partner for large-scale public sector modernisation initiatives.

Following a competitive procurement process, Mastek was selected based on its Oracle Cloud expertise, extensive UK local government experience, collaborative delivery approach and strong understanding of Staffordshire County Council’s transformation objectives.

The engagement further strengthens Mastek’s position as a trusted transformation partner within UK Local Government and expands its Oracle Cloud footprint across finance, procurement and human capital management. The programme is particularly significant as councils across England prepare for local government reorganisation and seek modern, scalable technology platforms capable of supporting organisational change while improving service resilience. The win also enhances Mastek’s growing portfolio of Oracle Cloud transformation programmes and provides a strong reference point for other local authorities pursuing enterprise-wide modernisation initiatives.

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Mastek (NSE: MASTEK; BSE: 523704) is a global provider of enterprise AI, digital, and cloud services, enabling clients to achieve measurable and sustainable returns on their technology investments. The company has a presence in over 40 countries and a skilled workforce of close to 5,000 employees. Through its “Lead with AI” approach, Mastek integrates intelligence across its solutions and operations, enabling organizations to accelerate transformation using ethical, scalable, and domain-driven AI adoption. Mastek partners with industry leaders such as Oracle, Salesforce, Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks, serving key sectors such as Public Sector, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Higher Education, and Financial Services. Mastek is committed to driving innovation by developing a strong ecosystem of start-ups, academia, and IPs. With its core values of trust, value, and velocity, the company empowers 400+ active customers to transform their business in the evolving tech landscape. Mastek has always been a solutions-focused and relationship-centric company, valuing both employees and clients. With its humane approach, Mastek fosters growth through sustainable goals, high ethical standards, and responsible governance.

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A faith centered guide examines the mental, emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual gaps that can quietly separate people from purpose, wholeness, and meaningful growth.

Houston, Texas, United States, 20th Oct 2026 – Keach Publishing Agency announces the release of “Where’s the GAP?” by David P. Matthews, a reflective and practical new book, now available on Amazon, built around a deceptively simple question: What is standing between the life a person is living and the life he or she is meant to live?

Matthews approaches that question through what he calls the Five Sacred Trusts: mental alignment, emotional alignment, physical alignment, financial alignment, and spiritual alignment. His central argument is that these areas do not exist in isolation. A neglected gap in one can place pressure on the others, shaping decisions, relationships, health, finances, identity, and a person’s sense of purpose.

Rather than presenting personal growth as a matter of appearances or temporary behavior change, “Where’s the GAP?” asks readers to look beneath the visible symptoms of frustration, exhaustion, unresolved hurt, financial strain, or spiritual disconnection. Matthews writes from a distinctly Christian perspective, combining scripture, personal reflection, prayer, and direct questions intended to help readers identify root causes and move toward genuine alignment.

“A gap does not always announce itself loudly,” Matthews says. “Sometimes it hides behind success, busyness, relationships, money, ministry, or achievement. The real work begins when we are willing to identify what pressure is revealing and allow God to address the root, not simply the symptom.”

The book moves through each of the Five Sacred Trusts individually while showing how closely they influence one another. The mental section explores mindset, maturity, and the role of adversity. The emotional section examines forgiveness, unresolved pain, and self compassion. The physical section challenges readers to view care of the body as stewardship. The financial section considers money, responsibility, generosity, and purpose. The spiritual section brings the framework together by placing identity, obedience, and God given purpose at the center of a whole life.

That interconnected approach gives the book relevance beyond a single moment of motivation. A person dealing with financial pressure may also be carrying emotional wounds. Mental exhaustion can affect physical health. Spiritual disconnection can alter identity and direction. By helping readers recognize those relationships, Matthews offers a framework for asking better questions about why certain patterns persist and what meaningful change may require.

“This is not a book about pretending every part of life is perfect,” Matthews says. “It is about becoming honest enough to see where the gap exists, disciplined enough to address it, and faithful enough to believe that restoration and purpose are still possible.”

“Where’s the GAP?” is positioned for readers interested in Christian personal development, spiritual growth, whole person alignment, purpose, stewardship, and practical faith. Its message is especially timely for individuals who appear productive on the outside yet sense that something important remains unresolved within.

Keach Publishing Agency is supporting the title through a broader book marketing and publicity campaign designed to introduce Matthews and his Five Sacred Trusts framework to readers, faith communities, media outlets, podcast hosts, book reviewers, and organizations focused on personal and spiritual development.

“Where’s the GAP?” is available now and live on Amazon. Readers can buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKYJ59YX

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David P. Matthews writes about faith, purpose, personal responsibility, and whole person growth. In “Where’s the GAP?” he draws on personal reflection, mentoring experience, and Christian teaching to help readers examine the areas of life that may be keeping them from greater alignment with God and their purpose. Author website: https://www.tcyblueprint.com/

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BrightStag Films has announced the pre-launch phase for The 18 Missing Years, a 35-time award-winning episodic series inspired by The Aquarian Gospel. The project explores the untold story of Yeshua Ben Yosef (Jesus) from ages 12 to 30 as he travels across six countries along the Silk Road, including Mesopotamia. By merging deep narrative mystery with a Neill Blomkamp-style Human-AI Hybrid pipeline, the campaign aims to build audience traction ahead of an upcoming crowdfunding launch. 35-Time Award-Winning Screenplay Sparks Dialogue on Ancient Accounts While Pioneering a Human-Centric Generative Workflow Ahead of Crowdfunding Launch

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 20th Oct 2026 –  BrightStag Films, an independent production company based in Philadelphia, today announced the official pre-launch phase for its episodic series project, The 18 Missing Years. Written and created by Jean Galliano, the award-winning script has already achieved widespread acclaim, securing over 35 prestigious film festival and screenplay accolades. This pre-launch effort builds momentum and subscriber support ahead of the project’s upcoming official crowdfunding launch.

Inspired by the text of The Aquarian Gospel, The 18 Missing Years explores the untold story of Yeshua Ben Yosef (Jesus) during his lost years from ages 12 to 30, detailing his journeys across the Silk Road—including India, Tibet, Persia, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Egypt. Rather than presenting the show as historical or theological fact, the production aims to ignite curiosity, foster open dialogue, and invite audiences to ask deeper questions about ancient history.

Visually and technologically, the series positions itself at the intersection of narrative intrigue and technological innovation. The project aspires to build on the performance-driven production model popularized by filmmaker Neill Blomkamp in his short film Nightborne, which captured the faces, voices, and micro-expressions of 32 real people under likeness agreements to anchor generative visual media in genuine human emotion. BrightStag Films intends to adopt a similar Human-AI Hybrid Production Pipeline alongside the right production partners, ensuring that real actor performances remain the core driver of the visual world.

“Our goal with The 18 Missing Years is twofold: to provoke thoughtful discussion around an unseen story, and to demonstrate how advanced generative tools can elevate—rather than replace—the essential human element in television,” said Fredric Schwartz, producer. “By combining deep narrative mystery with a performance-driven AI workflow, we are creating a unique experience for both audiences and industry partners.”

BrightStag Films has launched an official preview landing page featuring the concept trailer, project overview, creator commentary, and early-access sign-ups for future supporters ahead of the upcoming crowdfunding campaign.

For more information, to view the trailer, or to join the project mailing list ahead of the campaign launch, visit the18missingyears.com.

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