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GAPVelocity AI Launches VELO for PowerBuilder on Microsoft Foundry

GAPVelocity AI has introduced VELO for PowerBuilder, a new tool that applies agentic AI to convert PowerBuilder applications into Blazor and .NET on Azure. Built on Microsoft Foundry, the system aims to help enterprises modernize legacy systems faster and at lower cost.

July 18, 2026

Strivve Extends Top of Wallet Platform to AI Agent Commerce

Strivve has expanded its Top of Wallet card-on-file platform to support agentic commerce, allowing card issuers to make their cards the default for AI agent purchases across merchant networks.

July 18, 2026

General Compute Secures $400 Million Debt Facility to Scale AI Inference Cloud

General Compute has obtained a debt facility of up to $400 million from Upper90 Capital Management to expand its inference cloud infrastructure built on SambaNova chips, aiming to deliver AI inference performance significantly faster than GPU-based systems.

July 17, 2026

Fireworks AI Raises $1.5 Billion at $17.5 Billion Valuation

AI infrastructure company Fireworks AI has raised $1.5 billion in a Series D round led by Atreides Management, Index Ventures, and TCV, reaching a valuation of $17.5 billion. The funding will be used to expand engineering capacity and global computing infrastructure.

July 17, 2026

1Password and Anthropic Introduce Secure Credential Integration for Claude AI

1Password has partnered with Anthropic to launch 1Password for Claude, a system that lets Claude AI use credentials during browser tasks without exposing sensitive information. The integration, available first on Mac, uses biometric approval and direct credential injection to maintain security.

July 17, 2026

Capacity and FoodBridge Launch Hunger Relief and Social Equity Initiative

Capacity and FoodBridge have partnered to launch the Hunger Relief and Social Equity Initiative, combining AI engagement and food access systems to streamline how people connect to food, benefits, and community support.

July 17, 2026

Foxlink Opens First AI Factory in the United States

Foxlink Group has launched its first AI Factory in Fort Worth, Texas, marking its shift from traditional electronics manufacturing to AI-integrated production. The facility connects GPU computing in Taiwan with robotics and AI systems for industrial automation.

July 17, 2026

Parallel Integrates Web Search with Google's Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform

Parallel has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate its agentic web search into the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, making the service available through the Google Cloud Marketplace with native API access and streamlined billing.

July 17, 2026

LXT Introduces API-Based Crowd-as-a-Service for AI Teams

LXT has launched Crowd-as-a-Service, giving enterprise and AI teams direct API access to a global network of over 10 million contributors. The service enables organizations to control quality and workflow within their own systems while scaling AI data tasks across multiple languages and domains.

July 17, 2026

Bluestaq Launches ARQ Data Infrastructure Platform for Secure, Compliant Data Movement

Bluestaq has introduced BLUESTAQ / ARQ, a multi-environment data infrastructure platform built for secure and compliant data management across sectors including healthcare, finance, agriculture, and government.

July 17, 2026

Chelsio Introduces Seventh Generation Ethernet AI Interconnect Platform

Chelsio Communications has announced a new Ethernet-based AI interconnect platform featuring 400Gb capabilities for AI, storage, and data center workloads. The platform includes SmartNICs, Storage Controllers, and DPUs built on a unified architecture.

July 17, 2026

Axon Vision Introduces ForceField AI Counter-Drone System for Mobile Defense

Axon Vision has announced ForceField, an Edge AI-based counter-drone system designed to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats against moving forces. The compact system integrates detection and kinetic response functions tested in live-fire trials.

July 17, 2026

Bastazo and Nozomi Networks Join Forces on OT Cybersecurity Platform Integration

Bastazo and Nozomi Networks have announced a technology integration designed to help critical infrastructure operators automate the process from vulnerability detection to remediation.

July 17, 2026

MANE Gains Global License to Produce Arzeda's AI Designed Reb M Sweetener

MANE has obtained global rights to produce and commercialize Arzeda's ViaLeaf Reb M sweetener technology, expanding their sugar reduction partnership.

July 17, 2026

Dotdigital Launches AI Loyalty Platform Alongside Global Consumer Study

Dotdigital has introduced Dotdigital Loyalty, an AI-driven loyalty platform integrated into its marketing ecosystem, following new research revealing a decline in consumer brand loyalty and demand for more personalized experiences.

July 17, 2026

EVERYWHERE and Skydio Integrate for Autonomous Drone Response to SOS Events

EVERYWHERE Communications and Skydio announced an integration that allows autonomous drones to automatically respond to SOS alerts, enhancing lone worker safety and situational awareness.

July 17, 2026

DarioHealth Wins Fortune 50 Employer Contract for AI Cardiometabolic Care Platform

DarioHealth has been selected by a Fortune 50 employer to deliver its AI enhanced cardiometabolic care platform for over 100,000 employees. The program launches in Fall 2026 with revenue expected to begin by year end.

July 17, 2026

HCLTech Expands AI Partnership with Guardian Life Insurance Company

HCLTech and Guardian Life Insurance Company signed a new seven-year agreement expanding their partnership to modernize Guardian's technology and operations using AI, and HCLTech will acquire Guardian India as part of the deal.

July 17, 2026

Coalition for Health AI Launches PULSE to Support Public Health Agencies with Generative AI

The Coalition for Health AI has launched PULSE, a national program to help public health agencies evaluate and implement generative AI. OpenAI and Anthropic are providing enterprise licenses, while Accenture will support with onboarding and best practice playbooks.

July 17, 2026

Beacon Security Raises $13 Million to Expand Agentic Cyber Defense Platform

Beacon Security has raised $13 million in seed funding led by Notable Capital, with participation from Holly Ventures, AlphaDrive Ventures, and others. The company plans to enhance its AI-based cybersecurity platform that enables human and autonomous agents to detect and defend against threats.

July 17, 2026
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