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Monotype has released the beta version of its Enterprise MCP Connector, enabling enterprises to integrate approved brand fonts and licensing checks into AI creative environments such as Claude and Claude Design.
Blackbaud has revealed new AI features for independent K12 schools, including a forthcoming Admissions Agent designed to enhance enrollment processes and family engagement.
Alterion has launched Draco, a runtime control platform that provides enterprises with real-time visibility and policy enforcement over AI agents without requiring code changes or vendor lock-in. The platform is designed to help compliance, risk, and security teams govern agent behavior across clouds and infrastructure.
Agility Robotics has opened a new 60,000 square foot facility in Fremont, California to accelerate AI development for its humanoid robot, Digit. The site will serve as the company's software and capabilities hub and employ around 200 staff.
Saronic announced plans to construct Port Alpha, a $3 billion shipyard in Brownsville, Texas, aimed at boosting U.S. shipbuilding capacity and supporting autonomous maritime systems. Construction is expected to begin in 2026, with operations starting in 2028.
Monk has introduced Cash Application 2.0, an updated platform that automates 80% of payment matching using an AI engine with three matching tiers and expanded support for lockbox and check uploads.
transcosmos has upgraded its trans-DX customer experience platform into trans-DX Plus for Support, adding AI agent capabilities through a partnership with vottia.
Apaluma has secured $5.55 million in seed funding led by Crosslink Capital and Kickstart to scale its unified data platform for government regulatory records.
MindWalk Holdings has been included in the Russell 3000E Index and will release its fourth quarter and full-year 2026 results on July 22.
Shapiro+Raj has promoted Lisa La Brooy to President as the consultancy scales its AI-amplified insights business and expands partnerships in life sciences. She will lead client operations and strategic growth while continuing to work directly with clients.
The Albanese Government has announced a national framework for artificial intelligence, including new standards for data centers and protections for Australian artists. The standards, to be legislated early next year, aim to make AI development align with Australia’s national interests.
The White House has introduced the Gold Eagle initiative, a coordinated system built with government agencies and industry partners to accelerate the detection and remediation of cybersecurity vulnerabilities across U.S. critical infrastructure.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has launched an AI assisted image search feature in its TM Search system, developed with support from Clarivate. The tool lets users upload images to identify visually similar trademarks across the U.S. register.
AgPlenus has introduced an Antifungal Potency Predictor within its ChemPass AI for Ag platform to identify antifungal molecules with a higher chance of success at early discovery stages.
Security startup Oak has raised $60 million in seed funding to develop an AI native identity platform that manages humans, machines, and AI agents across enterprises. The round was co-led by Accel, Greylock Partners, and CRV, with participation from Hetz Ventures and AlphaDrive Ventures.
Rafay Systems has launched a managed Model Control Protocol (MCP) Server, enabling platform, DevOps, and SRE teams to securely connect AI assistants and agentic applications to operational data for use cases like fleet intelligence and incident diagnosis.
CleanStart has launched Clean Libraries, a tool that allows developers and AI coding assistants to use verified open source components by default while identifying risky dependencies and offering secure alternatives.
EPC Power has opened a new manufacturing facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, which nearly triples its production capacity to support rising demand for AI data center and grid power systems. The 167,000-square-foot plant adds up to 40 gigawatts of annual capacity and will create 275 new jobs.
Buildots has introduced Buildots Field, a new product that merges workforce, safety, and logistics tools from its acquisition of Genda with its existing construction intelligence platform. The integrated app is expected to be available by late 2026.
New American Funding will transition to Vesta's AI loan origination platform in 2027, unifying underwriting, processing, and funding workflows to accelerate mortgage approvals and reduce manual work.
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