OpenAI's $1.1B Statsig Acquisition & DeepL's New Business Automation Tool - Enterprise AI Brief #33

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Enterprise AI Brief for September 5, 2025. This week, we're diving into some exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence and business. DeepL has introduced the DeepL Agent for business automation, aiming to streamline operations for enterprises. Meanwhile, GenCare Lifestyle has adopted the Kevala Platform to enhance workforce efficiency, showcasing the growing trend of AI integration in workforce management.

In the realm of business and finance, OpenAI has made headlines with its acquisition of Statsig for $1.1 billion, a move that could significantly bolster its data analytics capabilities. Additionally, SMAART has acquired Ecom Industries for $1 million, marking another strategic expansion in the AI sector. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in this edition.

DeepL has launched DeepL Agent, an AI tool designed to automate business workflows, currently in beta, targeting finance and customer support. Meanwhile, GenCare Lifestyle has adopted the Kevala platform from Residex® AI to enhance workforce efficiency and system integration, focusing on optimizing staff scheduling and operational insights.

OpenAI has acquired Statsig for $1.1 billion, integrating product testing capabilities into its operations. Meanwhile, SMAART Company has entered the technology services sector by acquiring Ecom Industries for $1 million, aiming to enhance its fintech solutions.

HCLTech has partnered with Thought Machine to modernize banking systems using the cloud-native Vault platform, focusing on AI-driven solutions for efficiency and customer experience. Meanwhile, Reliance Industries has launched a new subsidiary, Reliance Intelligence, partnering with Google and Meta to build AI infrastructure in India.

Aston University and Harper James have developed a generative AI-powered legal services platform to automate legal processes, while PT Telkom Indonesia has launched an AI Center of Excellence to foster AI development and collaboration in Indonesia.

Pacemaker.ai has launched a cloud-based platform to help companies track emissions and comply with EU sustainability regulations. Meanwhile, Kazakhtelecom and China Energy Overseas Investment have agreed to construct a 100 MW green data center in Kazakhstan, enhancing the country's digital economy and AI infrastructure.

Intapp has appointed Dustin Sedgwick as Chief Marketing Officer, enhancing its leadership team in AI-powered solutions for professional services. Meanwhile, mindZvue has named Vinay Chaturvedi as CEO to spearhead its global growth and digital transformation initiatives.

LayerX has secured $100 million in Series B funding to advance AI-driven back-office automation across various sectors in Japan. Meanwhile, Exa Labs Inc. raised $85 million in a funding round led by Benchmark, with Nvidia contributing to enhance its AI search engine capabilities and expand hardware resources.

Volkswagen has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services for five years to enhance AI-driven production processes, while Meta faces challenges in its collaboration with Scale AI due to executive departures and a shift to other data vendors.