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IBM has launched a global request for proposals for its Impact Accelerator program, inviting nonprofits and government organizations to develop AI-driven tools that improve education and workforce readiness. Selected participants will receive two-year pro bono grants including access to IBM technologies such as watsonx, Granite AI models, and IBM Cloud.
Bedrock Robotics has raised $270 million in Series B funding co-led by CapitalG and the Valor Atreides AI Fund. The funding will support the expansion of its autonomous construction systems and connected fleet technology across major infrastructure and industrial projects.
Zendesk has appointed Craig Flower as Chief Operating Officer, tasking him with advancing the company's AI-first transformation and improving operational efficiency. Flower previously served as Zendesk's Chief Information Officer.
Faraday Future has introduced three robotic product lines—FF Futurist, FF Master, and FX Aegis—at the NADA Show in Las Vegas, with preorders starting immediately and first deliveries expected by the end of February.
AIxCrypto Inc. has announced a strategic partnership with FF AI-Robotics Inc. to explore Web3 infrastructure supporting embodied AI devices, focusing on decentralized identity, blockchain-based task coordination, and privacy-preserving data frameworks.
IFS has been selected by SkyAlyne to provide a digital aviation maintenance and asset management platform for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program, helping modernize aircraft readiness and fleet operations across Canada.
Siemens has acquired Canopus AI, a French company specializing in AI-driven metrology solutions, to enhance precision and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing. The deal expands Siemens’ EDA portfolio with advanced inspection and measurement technologies.
Cognizant and Flagstar Bank have completed the first year of their strategic partnership aimed at advancing the bank’s technology transformation and improving client experiences. The collaboration has laid the groundwork for AI-driven banking initiatives and efficiency improvements.
Florida Polytechnic University has been awarded nearly $3 million in federal funding to establish the Public Service Applied Innovation Laboratory, a hands-on facility for cybersecurity and artificial intelligence research and training.
VulcanForms has secured $220 million in Series D financing led by Eclipse and 1789 Capital to expand its integrated digital metal manufacturing facilities in the United States.
At the AHR Expo 2026 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics and Midea Building Technologies showcased new HVAC and cooling solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, including data center cooling systems and integrated smart building platforms.
Aura has announced plans to acquire Qoria through an Australian scheme of arrangement, with the combined company set to trade on the ASX under the ticker AXQ. The deal, expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, will create a global leader in online safety and wellbeing solutions.
Cognizant and Uniphore have announced a strategic partnership to develop domain-specific AI solutions that combine small language models and AI agents tailored for enterprise workflows. The collaboration will initially target the Life Sciences and Banking and Capital Markets sectors.
Loop AI has raised $14 million in Series A funding led by Nyca Partners to expand its AI platform for restaurant and retail back-office operations, with Osama Bedier joining the company's board.
Johnson Controls has introduced a Reference Design Guide Series for 1-gigawatt AI data centers, providing detailed thermal architectures for water-cooled, air-cooled, and absorption chiller systems integrated with advanced building controls.
DC Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Knexus, an applied AI company serving U.S. government agencies. The partnership aims to accelerate Knexus's growth and expand its AI solutions for defense and civilian missions.
Tencent Cloud EdgeOne has introduced free AI Crawler Control and CAPTCHA Page features through its Basic Bot Management suite, giving developers tools to block unauthorized AI scraping and manage automated traffic effectively.
Yellow.ai has launched Nexus, a Universal Agentic Interface designed to autonomously manage enterprise workflows and customer interactions, available now for enterprise customers.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is expanding the GW RhythmX AI Precision Care Platform across its 200 primary care clinicians after a successful pilot that improved efficiency and patient care insights.
Deep EigenMatics has secured the top global ranking for new U.S. patent families in AI drug discovery methods for 2025, surpassing all major pharmaceutical companies in patent output during its first year of operation.
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