Nvidia's Israel Campus, Zhipu's $1.4B Boost, and Microsoft's Pakistan Shift - Enterprise AI Brief #25

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Enterprise AI Brief, where we bring you the most recent developments in the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on businesses. In this edition, we cover a range of topics from significant partnerships to advancements in AI technology. Dust has achieved a milestone with $6 million in annual recurring revenue through its AI agents, while Microsoft has made a strategic decision to close its Pakistan office, shifting focus towards SaaS and AI solutions.

Additionally, Intuit has launched AI agents for QuickBooks, aiming to enhance user experience and streamline financial management. In the realm of business and finance, Coretek has acquired Total Solutions to expand its AI and cloud capabilities, and ClickHouse has appointed Kevin Egan as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Stay tuned for more insights and updates in this edition.

Dust, an AI platform from San Francisco, has reached $6 million in annual revenue by developing AI agents that automate business workflows, surpassing traditional chatbots. Microsoft is closing its office in Pakistan after 25 years, shifting to a partner-led, SaaS and AI-driven model as part of a global restructuring effort. Intuit has introduced AI-powered virtual agents in its QuickBooks platform to automate tasks in finance, accounting, marketing, and customer management. The company also acquired Relevvo to enhance its AI offerings.

Coretek has acquired Total Solutions to enhance its AI and Microsoft Cloud services, while ClickHouse has appointed Kevin Egan as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead its global strategy. Chinese AI startup Zhipu secured a $140 million investment from Shanghai funds, advancing its IPO plans. Robots & Pencils named Scott Young as EVP to boost strategic alliances, and 15below acquired Airport AI to improve air travel communications.

Available Infrastructure has introduced SanQtum, a cybersecurity solution combining national security-grade protection with enterprise AI capabilities. This system aims to tackle the increasing threat of cyber attacks with features like zero trust architecture and quantum-resilient encryption.

Nvidia is planning to build a large tech campus in northern Israel, which will cover 70 to 120 dunams and create thousands of jobs. Blaize has secured a $56 million contract to implement its edge AI platform in over 250,000 smart surveillance systems across Southeast Asia, beginning in Q2 2025. A study by Cisco shows AI's transformative effect on enterprise networks in Saudi Arabia, with most IT leaders planning budget increases.

Maisa has been recognized by Gartner as a leading AI agent vendor, joining the ranks of industry giants like Google and Amazon. Zoom has introduced Realtime Media Streams to provide secure, real-time access to meeting data for AI applications. The 2025 AI Governance Survey by Pacific AI reveals gaps in AI adoption, focusing on governance and regulatory awareness. On July 8, 2025, Q4, Inc. launched Q, an AI-powered tool for investor relations, enhancing stakeholder management and market analysis.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has partnered with Nokia to leverage AI for managing network demand and reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy efficiency. Meanwhile, Nestlé and IBM have joined forces to create a generative AI tool aimed at discovering sustainable high-barrier packaging materials, which seeks to improve packaging solutions and cut down research time.

AiGent, Inc. has appointed Todd Krause as Chief Development Officer to enhance its executive leadership team. Krause will focus on leveraging the company's AI-driven technology to address power demands in the U.S. energy sector.

Suntory Global Spirits has chosen Globant to develop an AI-powered Commercial Insights Agent to enhance decision-making and streamline data access for employees. Lancom Technology has partnered with Thread to optimize AWS costs and implement AI-driven solutions for managed services. Law firm Pinsent Masons has partnered with ContractPodAi to enhance its AI-powered legal services. ALTEN and Mistral AI have announced a strategic partnership to offer customizable and secure AI solutions. Significance, Inc. has partnered with Celonis to improve government operations using Process Intelligence and AI.