Ontra's AI Contract Revolution, Alibaba's AGI Ambitions, and Cisco-NVIDIA Partnership - Enterprise AI Brief #6

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Enterprise AI Brief, dated February 28, 2025. This week, we're diving into some exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence and enterprise solutions. Ontra has launched a new AI software designed to streamline contract negotiations, while Flexport is introducing AI products aimed at enhancing supply chain operations. In the realm of procurement, Beroe has teamed up with Microsoft Copilot to launch an AI procurement assistant.

In other news, Canopus Networks has unveiled its SEER platform, which provides network insights, and Fabrix.ai is set to showcase its AI-powered 5G network solutions at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2025. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more, highlighting the latest advancements and partnerships shaping the future of AI in enterprise settings.

Ontra has introduced Accord, an AI-driven software aimed at automating contract negotiation for private market firms. The tool is designed to cut costs and save time by reducing manual tasks, with early users noting significant time savings.
Flexport, a San Francisco-based company, has launched over 20 AI-powered products to modernize global logistics. These include Flexport Intelligence for insights via natural language queries and Flexport Control Tower for real-time supply chain visibility.
Beroe Inc. has introduced its AI-powered procurement assistant, Abi, into the Microsoft Copilot Store. This integration provides procurement professionals with contextual insights within Microsoft 365 applications, aiming to enhance decision-making and efficiency.
Canopus Networks has unveiled the Canopus SEER platform, a tool for real-time network observability that aims to enhance decision-making in network and security operations through AI and programmable sensors.
Fabrix.ai, previously known as CloudFabrix, will present its AI-driven platform at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, highlighting advancements in network observability and automation.

Fluidstack has appointed Rob Perdue as Chief Operating Officer as part of its strategy to enhance growth in its AI Cloud Platform. Patlytics, a New York-based startup, has secured $14 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven patent analytics platform. IBM plans to acquire DataStax to boost its watsonx capabilities, focusing on managing unstructured data for generative AI applications.

Sentra has announced new integrations with Microsoft Purview Information Protection and JupiterOne to enhance data security and governance in multi-cloud environments. Google has launched a new office and Centre of Excellence at the University of Luxembourg to drive digital transformation and AI innovation, supported by a $500,000 grant from Google.org for cybersecurity education.

Cisco and NVIDIA have announced an expanded partnership to develop a unified architecture for AI-ready data center networks. VVDN Technologies and Red Hat have partnered to deploy a RAN Intelligent Controller on the Red Hat OpenShift platform. A global study by IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that telecommunications companies are ramping up investments in AI, cloud computing, and security. Fractal has been recognized as an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner. Proximus Group has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its cloud infrastructure. Amdocs and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to introduce the Amdocs Network AIOps solution. Salesforce Inc. has entered a seven-year, $2.5 billion agreement with Google Cloud. Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud have partnered to develop an AI agent, RAN Guardian. Advantech, Wind River, and Nybsys have introduced the Private 5G Express. Qualcomm and IBM have announced an expanded partnership to enhance generative AI solutions. Royal Philips has announced the expansion of its cloud-based radiology informatics solutions to Europe.

Riyadh Air has partnered with IBM to integrate AI solutions, including IBM watsonx, to enhance operations and customer experiences. Alibaba plans to significantly increase its investment in artificial intelligence over the next three years, aiming for artificial general intelligence. DDN has released Infinia 2.0, an update to its data storage platform designed to improve AI data management.

SmartSea and Digital Energy AI have announced a collaboration to explore AI applications in the marine and offshore energy sectors, aiming to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. New Era Helium, Inc. and Sharon AI, Inc. have signed a Letter of Intent to acquire a 200-acre site in Ector County, Texas, for a 250MW net-zero energy AI and HPC data center, set to begin operations in late 2026. SynaXG and Kalray have introduced a new Arm-based Lookaside Acceleration solution to improve the efficiency of Open RAN deployments, integrating Kalray's K300 PCIe card with SynaXG's software.

Atria AI, a UK startup, has secured £720,000 in pre-seed funding to develop its generative AI platform, Pathfinder, aimed at enhancing legal workflows. Journify has raised $4 million in a funding round led by Silicon Badia to enhance its AI-driven marketing platform. WilsonAI, a legal tech startup, has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI paralegal model. Runnr.ai, an AI platform for guest communication in hospitality, has raised $2M led by Arches Capital to enhance guest experiences and expand in Europe. Footprints AI, a Romanian startup, has secured €2.3 million in funding to expand its retail media network in Central and Eastern Europe. Regie.ai, based in San Francisco, has secured $30 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven sales enablement software.

Volatus Aerospace Inc. and Ondas Holdings Inc. have partnered to enhance border surveillance using the fully autonomous Optimus System drone platform, aiming to improve security operations along the US-Canada border. PERSUIT, a legal technology platform, and PWC have announced a global strategic alliance to transform legal departments worldwide. Seeing Machines Limited has entered a Referral Agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. to boost sales of its Guardian Generation 3 AI-powered driver monitoring solution in The Americas. Accrete has formed a strategic partnership with New Era Technology to deliver advanced AI solutions to over 20,000 enterprise clients globally. C3 AI announced a 26% year-over-year revenue increase for its fiscal third quarter 2025, reaching $98.8 million. Sopra Steria and Mistral AI have partnered to offer generative AI solutions to European enterprises and public administrations. Ubie and Nucleus Genomics have partnered to enhance access to genetic screening and early disease detection. Workday, Inc. and Randstad have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Workday's AI-powered Recruiting Agent with Randstad's talent network. Dataminr and Esri have announced an expanded partnership to integrate Dataminr's AI platform with Esri's ArcGIS software. Socionext has partnered with Google Quantum AI to develop controller system-on-chips for future quantum computing systems. On February 24, 2025, Nullmax and Renesas Electronics announced a strategic partnership to enhance Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Mole Street and Datava have formed a strategic partnership to enhance services for credit unions.