DiligentIQ Rebrands, Siemens & SAP Push for AI Regulation Changes, and Zendesk Acquires HyperArc - Enterprise AI Brief #26

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Enterprise AI Brief, dated July 18, 2025. In this edition, we cover a range of developments in the AI industry. DiligentIQ has rebranded itself as ToltIQ, marking a new chapter in its journey. Meanwhile, ThroughPut and Aankhen have teamed up to launch a new SKU-Level Tariff Management Solution, aiming to streamline tariff management processes.

In other news, AARO, Aico, and Mercur have merged to form a new SaaS platform, potentially reshaping the landscape of software services. Additionally, the CEOs of Siemens and SAP have requested revisions to the EU's AI regulations, highlighting the ongoing dialogue between industry leaders and policymakers. Stay tuned for more insights and updates in this edition.

DiligentIQ has officially changed its name to ToltIQ, marking a new direction for the company. ThroughPut and Aankhen have introduced a new SKU-level tariff management solution that combines AI-driven supply chain decision intelligence with financial supply chain visibility, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and financial liquidity. Crescendo and Amazon have collaborated to improve customer service using Nova Sonic, a speech understanding model. This development enables fully-automated, natural voice interactions, enhancing support availability and personalization. Bharti Airtel has partnered with Perplexity to provide a free one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro for its 360 million subscribers. The offer, valued at ₹17,000, includes advanced AI features and is accessible via the Airtel Thanks app. On July 10, 2025, Cognizant unveiled the Cognizant Agent Foundry, a framework to aid enterprises in deploying and managing autonomous AI agents at scale, ensuring compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA. OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT agent, a feature designed to automate complex tasks using a virtual computer. It allows ChatGPT to interact with websites and perform user-directed actions, ensuring safety through permissions and oversight.

This edition of Enterprise AI Brief covers the latest advancements and implementations in the field of AI. Company X has launched a new AI-driven platform aimed at enhancing enterprise productivity, while Company Y has announced a strategic partnership to integrate AI solutions into their existing infrastructure. Additionally, Company Z has secured significant funding to expand its AI research and development initiatives.

This edition of Enterprise AI Brief highlights key developments in the AI sector. DiligentIQ has rebranded as ToltIQ, while ThroughPut and Aankhen have launched a SKU-Level Tariff Management Solution. In the business realm, AARO, Aico, and Mercur have merged to form a new SaaS platform, and Zendesk has acquired HyperArc for AI analytics. Additionally, IntuigenceAI has launched an AI Engineer Platform and secured $10M in funding. On the development front, the CEOs of Siemens and SAP have requested revisions to EU AI regulations, and IAB Europe has published a whitepaper on AI in digital advertising. The Pentagon has awarded AI contracts to tech giants, and Amazon has invested $100M in an AWS AI Center. Bloomberg Government has also launched an AI tool for federal budget analysis.

boost.ai is now available on AWS Marketplace, allowing enterprises to deploy secure AI agents. The platform focuses on enhancing customer experiences with trust and safety.

CEOs of SAP and Siemens have urged the European Union to amend its AI regulations, arguing that the current rules limit innovation and technological advancement.

DiligentIQ has rebranded as ToltIQ, marking a new chapter in its enterprise solutions offerings. ThroughPut and Aankhen have launched a SKU-Level Tariff Management Solution, aiming to enhance supply chain efficiency. These developments reflect ongoing innovation in enterprise solutions, with companies adapting to meet evolving market demands.

AuditBoard and Deloitte have expanded their partnership to Germany, focusing on governance, risk, and compliance solutions, including a new Center of Excellence by Deloitte Germany to support AuditBoard implementations. Meanwhile, Chorus Intelligence Ltd has teamed up with Dun & Bradstreet to integrate global business data into the Chorus Intelligence Suite, enhancing investigative capabilities with access to over 600 million business records.