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Molex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect

Molex has finalized its acquisition of Smiths Interconnect from Smiths Group plc, expanding its portfolio of high-reliability connectivity solutions across multiple industries.

April 07, 2026

Robo.ai Implements 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split and Expands Global Operations

Robo.ai has announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split of its ordinary shares as part of a broader effort to optimize its capital structure and strengthen its business operations.

April 07, 2026

Sapiens Appoints Eva Skidmore as Chief Marketing Officer to Lead AI-Focused Strategy

Sapiens International Corporation has named Eva Skidmore as its new Chief Marketing Officer. She will lead global marketing efforts and integrate AI into the company’s go-to-market strategy.

April 07, 2026

Robots & Pencils CEO to Join ASU-GSV Summit Panel on Enterprise AI in Higher Education

Leonard Pagon, CEO of Robots & Pencils, will participate in an ASU-GSV Summit panel discussing how universities can scale AI from pilot projects to enterprise platforms with governance and accessibility.

April 07, 2026

Huawei Reports 2025 Results with AI and Automotive Growth; Geekplus Turns Profitable

Huawei reported a 2.2% revenue rise in 2025 to CNY880.9 billion, driven by AI and automotive solutions, while Geekplus achieved profitability with a 31.6% revenue increase to RMB3.17 billion.

April 07, 2026

OpenGov Appoints Thiago Sá Freire as CEO

OpenGov has named Thiago Sá Freire as its new chief executive officer, succeeding co-founder Zac Bookman, effective April 1, 2026.

April 07, 2026

DataJoint Adds Native Support for CWL Pipeline Conversion

DataJoint has introduced native support for converting Common Workflow Language (CWL) pipelines into its platform, allowing research organizations to modernize scientific workflows without rebuilding them from scratch.

April 07, 2026

Foxconn Names Michael Chiang Rotating CEO

Hon Hai Technology Group, known as Foxconn, has appointed Michael Chiang as its rotating Chief Executive Officer for a one-year term starting April 1, 2026, succeeding Kathy Yang.

April 07, 2026

WAIC Opens Global Applications for 2026 SAIL Award with $280,000 Prize Pool

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference has begun accepting global applications for the 2026 SAIL Award, recognizing AI projects that demonstrate both technological excellence and scalability, with a total prize pool exceeding $280,000.

April 07, 2026

White House Requests $66 Billion for Golden Fleet and New Battleship

The White House has submitted a $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, including $65.8 billion for Navy shipbuilding and the launch of the Golden Fleet program with a new Trump-class battleship.

April 07, 2026

X Square Robot Hosts First Global Embodied AI Developers Conference

X Square Robot held the inaugural Embodied AI Developers Conference (EAIDC 2026) in Shenzhen, marking the first global event dedicated to embodied AI developers. The conference featured live robotics demonstrations, a hackathon, and real-world deployment challenges.

April 07, 2026

ESET Previews AI Security Features for Chatbot and Agent Protection

ESET previewed new AI security tools at RSAC 2026 that scan chatbot prompts and responses to prevent data leaks and malicious content, with expanded capabilities for endpoint protection and AI supply chain defense.

April 06, 2026

Phantom Space Acquires Thermal Management Technologies to Support Orbital Data Centers

Phantom Space Corporation has acquired Thermal Management Technologies to enhance its Phantom Cloud orbital data center program, bringing satellite thermal expertise in-house.

April 06, 2026

Numos Raises $4.25M Seed Funding to Build AI Finance Platform

Numos has raised $4.25 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst, with participation from Operator Collective, to develop its AI platform for enterprise finance teams.

April 06, 2026

Versant Acquires AI Platform StockStory to Strengthen CNBC’s Digital Insights

Versant Media Group has acquired StockStory, an AI-driven financial insights platform, to enhance CNBC’s data and analysis capabilities across its digital platforms.

April 06, 2026

Alcatraz Raises $50 Million for Privacy-Focused Facial Authentication System

Cupertino-based startup Alcatraz has secured $50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-powered facial authentication system that verifies employees without storing biometric data.

April 06, 2026

Sona Raises $45 Million Series B to Expand AI Platform for Frontline Businesses

Sona has secured $45 million in Series B funding led by N47, with participation from existing investors including Felicis, Northzone, Gradient, and Italian Founders Fund. The funding will accelerate the company’s AI platform development and U.S. expansion.

April 06, 2026

SpendHQ Acquires Sligo AI to Expand Agentic AI in Enterprise Procurement

SpendHQ has acquired Sligo AI to integrate agentic AI into its enterprise procurement platform, combining structured spend data with secure AI deployment infrastructure.

April 06, 2026

Tata Communications Named Leader in 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services

Tata Communications has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services, marking its thirteenth consecutive year in the position. The company highlighted advancements in AI-driven network infrastructure, expanded connectivity options, and upcoming quantum-safe encryption capabilities.

April 06, 2026

Microsoft Commits $10 Billion to AI Infrastructure and Workforce Development in Japan

Microsoft announced a $10 billion investment in Japan from 2026 to 2029, focusing on AI infrastructure, cybersecurity partnerships, and training one million workers. The initiative includes collaborations with Sakura Internet and SoftBank to expand domestic AI compute capacity and support Japan’s data sovereignty goals.

April 06, 2026

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