ServiceNow's New AI Experience, Meta's $14.2B Cloud Deal, and Qingdao's RMB 45B AI Investment - Enterprise AI Brief #37

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Welcome to the latest edition of the Enterprise AI Brief for October 3, 2025. This week, we're diving into some exciting developments in the world of artificial intelligence and enterprise solutions. ServiceNow has introduced a new AI experience designed to enhance workflows, while Summation has launched a $35 million AI platform aimed at enterprises. In the realm of transportation, BeyondTrucks is integrating its AI Transportation Management System with Platform Science to streamline operations.

In other news, Microsoft is rolling out AI tools to assist with Java and .NET migration, and Russell Reynolds Associates has appointed a new Chief Technology and Data Officer. Meanwhile, the Qingdao Government has announced a significant RMB 45 billion investment in AI, signaling a strong commitment to advancing technology in the region. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in this edition.

ServiceNow launched its AI Experience on September 30, 2025, a conversational interface designed to centralize enterprise workflows and tools for enhanced productivity.
Summation introduced its Decision-Grade AI Platform on October 1, 2025, providing enterprise leaders with real-time insights for faster decision-making, supported by $35 million in funding.

Russell Reynolds Associates has appointed Harpreet Khurana as Chief Technology and Data Officer to lead the integration of AI into their technology organization. Meanwhile, the Qingdao Municipal People's Government announced a significant investment of over RMB 45 billion in AI and emerging sectors, aiming to bolster innovation and development in the region.

Barclays Center has partnered with SeeTrue to implement AI-driven security screening technology, enhancing safety and reducing entry wait times. Meanwhile, KPMG LLP has launched AI Assurance services to help organizations scale Generative AI and AI agents ethically, focusing on AI model risk assessments and validation.

WeLab has partnered with Google to enhance AI-driven banking services across Asia, leveraging Google's AI models and Cloud infrastructure. Meanwhile, Meta has entered a $14.2 billion agreement with CoreWeave for cloud services, aiming to bolster its computing infrastructure until 2031.

Samsung launched TRUEBench on September 25, 2025, a benchmark platform for evaluating AI language models' productivity in business scenarios. Meanwhile, UiPath introduced a voice-enabled Conversational Agent on September 30, 2025, leveraging Google Cloud’s Vertex AI and Gemini models to enhance business process automation through natural language speech.

OpenAI has appointed Kim Kyoung-hoon, former country director of Google Korea, as the general manager of its new Korean subsidiary, focusing on strategic partnerships and AI ecosystem growth. Meanwhile, Anthropic is expanding its presence in India by hiring a country lead, coinciding with OpenAI's anticipated market entry in 2025.

DualEntry has raised $90 million in a Series A funding round to enhance its position in the ERP market, challenging established companies like Oracle, Sage, and Acumatica.
Clarifeye, a Paris-based startup, secured €4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by EQT Ventures to develop AI agents from expert knowledge.

Blend has achieved Snowflake Premier Partner Status, enhancing its AI solutions by leveraging Snowflake's Data Cloud innovations. Meanwhile, SAP SE and OpenAI have partnered to launch 'OpenAI for Germany', focusing on integrating AI into Germany's public sector with an emphasis on data sovereignty and security.