Anthropic expands $11.6 billion Akamai commitment, Meta launches enterprise AI, and more

BharathCloud and ibentos partner on AI marketing and event technology

BharathCloud and ibentos partner to develop AI powered marketing campaigns and assess event technology opportunities. The collaboration will serve customers in India and Canada. Read more

Millennial Shift Technologies partners with PebbleRisk on AI risk assessments

Millennial Shift Technologies will offer PebbleRisk's AI powered Signal Platform assessments through the mShift Marketplace. The service draws on data from more than 50 sources to deliver risk scores, findings and recommendations across 21 specialty insurance lines. Read more

Executives' Club of Chicago names EX3 lead AI learning partner

Executives' Club of Chicago names EX3 as its lead AI learning partner to provide practical AI training for professionals, leaders and organizations. The partnership begins with three workshops scheduled for October, November and December 2026. Read more

TheTop launches TheEngine for enterprise AI optimization

TheTop launches TheEngine, a system designed to track enterprise AI usage, spending and performance. It uses memory, routing and caching to optimize AI requests, with limited early access applications open in October 2026. Read more

SmartAC introduces Gen2 sensor for residential HVAC monitoring

SmartAC introduces its Gen2 Sensor, a low cost residential HVAC sensor that operates without Wi Fi or wiring. The device supplies data to SmartAC's HVAC intelligence model, helping contractor partners identify potential system issues before failures. Read more

Frost & Sullivan brings back Sarwant Singh for AI strategy

Frost & Sullivan brings back London based strategist Sarwant Singh to lead AI and digital strategy. He will support global growth and develop the Frost Transformation Engine and MetaBrain platforms. Read more

Bank of America expands AskGPS with Intelligence Hub

Bank of America is rolling out the AskGPS Intelligence Hub in phases for Global Payments Solutions employees. The tools combine client, account and relationship data to support treasury reviews and account insights under the bank's Responsible AI framework. Read more

Reactive Technologies launches Nyquist licensing programme

Reactive Technologies launches Nyquist, a licensing programme for utilities, technology providers and equipment manufacturers. The programme provides access to selected Edge to Cloud AI capabilities, including waveform capture, time synchronisation, edge AI, connectivity and grid analytics. Read more

Doppel and San Francisco 49ers sign defense partnership

Doppel becomes the San Francisco 49ers' official social engineering defense partner under a multi year agreement. The partnership will promote Doppel's AI based protections against phishing, impersonation, deepfakes and fraud through the Defend the Bay campaign and team channels. Read more

CGI Federal launches AI Agent Catalog with AWS

CGI Federal and Amazon Web Services launch an AI Agent Catalog for U.S. federal agencies. The catalog supports governed AI agent deployments for cyber defense, fraud detection, benefits processing and administrative work. Read more

MIND integrates with Claude Compliance API for DLP monitoring

MIND integrates with Claude's Compliance API to extend existing data loss prevention monitoring to Claude Enterprise and Claude Platform. The integration covers conversations, uploaded files, projects and activity logs, and is available to MIND customers at no additional cost. Read more

Blackbaud introduces Platform for Good AI operating system

Blackbaud introduces Platform for Good, a unified operating system linking social impact workflows, shared data and AI tools across its products. The company also presented new capabilities for fundraising, finance, marketing and higher education at bbcon 2026. Read more

Adswerve earns Adobe Real-Time CDP specialization

Adswerve earns Adobe Real-Time Customer Data Platform specialization, following work with Customer Journey Analytics and enterprise client implementations. The designation expands its services in analytics, data activation and customer journey orchestration. Read more

Integrity partners with Sumner Insurance Services on AI tools

Integrity partners with Missouri based Sumner Insurance Services to provide AI tools, data, marketing resources and operational support. The agency will use IntegrityCONNECT and Ask Integrity to support agents and streamline insurance and financial services. Read more

OnBoard launches AI Assist for cited board record answers

OnBoard launches AI Assist, a conversational feature that answers questions from past board discussions and decisions. The tool provides source citations, follows existing access permissions, and does not use customer data to train AI models. Read more

TrackVia launches IRIS AI for field operations

TrackVia adds IRIS, a natural language AI layer that answers questions using authorized field operations data. The update also includes Model Context Protocol connections to Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and Gemini, plus a rebuilt Android app and updated web interface. Read more

Infosys and ABN AMRO Extend Enterprise AI Collaboration

Infosys and ABN AMRO extend their collaboration to modernize the Dutch bank’s IT systems and improve operations. The work will use Infosys Topaz to support broader enterprise AI adoption. Read more

Threekit launches AI native CPQ platform for manufacturers

Threekit launches an AI native configure, price and quote platform for manufacturers and their sales channels. Users can submit requirements through text, images, voice notes or RFPs, while the platform recommends compliant products and applies pricing and business rules. Read more

Slang AI appoints BentoBox co-founder Krystle Mobayeni to board

Slang AI appoints BentoBox co-founder and former CEO Krystle Mobayeni to its board of directors. The company is expanding its AI voice platform for restaurants. Read more

Gryphon ONE joins Genesys AppFoundry

Gryphon makes Gryphon ONE available through Genesys AppFoundry. The integration provides real time compliance checks for human and AI driven outbound campaigns, including TCPA, Telemarketing Sales Rule, Do Not Call registry and state requirements. Read more

Cerebras to supply 100 MW of AI systems to Gimlet Labs

Cerebras Systems will supply AI chips and CS-4 systems to Gimlet Labs, using about 100 megawatts of power over one to two years. Gimlet Labs plans to offer the systems through its cloud service in 2027. Read more

OpenAI offered $100 million investment in Hugging Face before Nvidia deal

OpenAI discussed investing about $100 million in Hugging Face following a July security incident. The talks ended before Nvidia agreed to acquire the platform for about $13 billion, while AMD and Salesforce also expressed interest. Read more

Ohio State and Google partner on AI research and campus access

The Ohio State University and Google are forming an AI partnership that includes an on campus hub, access to Google DeepMind tools and Gemini services. The program will support research, teaching, student projects and university operations. Read more

Flynn Group selects IFS Cloud for AI and automation

Flynn Group of Companies will deploy IFS Cloud across its construction, manufacturing and service operations in Canada and the United States. The platform will support more than 6,000 employees, while IFS Loops will automate accounts payable processing and workflows. Read more

America's SBDC and OpenAI launch small business AI training pilot

America's SBDC and OpenAI will train advisors to run in person AI workshops for more than 1,000 US small businesses. Workshop participants who complete the program will receive free access to ChatGPT Plus. Read more

Voiskey launches Team feature for workplace communication

Voiskey adds a Team feature to its Mac and Windows voice typing app, allowing users to create teams and invite members. Planned tools include shared custom corpuses, brand tones and domain terminology, while free Voiskey Pro access will vary by team size. Read more

SuperX adds Model as a Service to Singapore AI Innovation Centre

SuperX launches AIIC 2.0 in Singapore, adding API access to locally deployed AI models. The service initially supports the open weight GLM-5.3 model, with customer data and inference kept in Singapore. Read more

NuSummit appoints Kunal Purohit as managing director and CEO

NuSummit appoints Kunal Purohit as managing director and CEO. Anantharaman Sreenivasan will remain an executive director until March 31, 2027, to support the leadership transition. Read more

AskELIE launches askVERA for Plain English documents

AskELIE, a UK based AI company, launches askVERA, a service that converts complex documents and communications into Plain English and Easy Read formats. The service supports individual users and organisations through document uploads and workflow integrations. Read more

Sophia Space and Redwire sign MOU for orbital AI computing

Sophia Space and Redwire signed a memorandum of understanding to explore infrastructure for in orbit AI and edge computing. The companies will evaluate deployable structures, spacecraft integration, demonstration missions and orbital data center designs. Read more

Jarrard appoints James Cervantes as AI Lead

Jarrard appoints James Cervantes as AI Lead to oversee its AI consulting, strategy and internal enablement work. The healthcare consulting firm also adds Meltem Singh as Senior Vice President of AI Strategy and Enablement, alongside 15 new professionals. Read more

DataGroomr receives Salesforce 2027 Partner of the Year Award

DataGroomr receives a Salesforce 2027 Partner of the Year Award for its AI powered data quality platform. EQT Corporation used the platform to remove more than 20,000 duplicate contacts and increase its internal data quality score by 50%. Read more

Anthropic expands Akamai cloud commitment to $11.6 billion

Anthropic expands its cloud services commitment with Akamai to $11.6 billion over seven years, subject to service and delivery conditions. Akamai plans about $5.5 billion in capacity investment, while the agreement could reach roughly $20 billion if Anthropic increases spending. Read more

Orca Dental AI partners with Planet DDS on CephX imaging

Orca Dental AI partners with Planet DDS to integrate CephX AI imaging tools into the Cloud 9 orthodontic practice management platform. The integration provides automated cephalometric analysis, radiographic reports, planning tools, and multi location oversight. Read more

Domino Data Lab and EPAM partner on GxP-validated AI for life sciences

Domino Data Lab and EPAM partner to help biopharma organisations deploy GxP-validated AI models and governed analytics. Their work will cover AI-assisted discovery, statistical computing with SAS, R and Python, and real-world evidence analytics. Read more

Delta Electronics and NVIDIA collaborate on Level 4 autonomous driving

Delta Electronics and NVIDIA collaborate in the United States to develop Level 4 autonomous driving systems. The work combines Delta's power management and integration capabilities with NVIDIA Hyperion and the NVIDIA Halos safety system. Read more

Relativity adds KPMG and three law firms to claiR access program

Relativity expands its claiR Advanced Access program with KPMG and three global law firms. The participants will test and refine the conversational legal AI tool before its planned general release in early 2027. Read more

Ittikar opens AI enabled private capital network to family offices

Ittikar opens its AI enabled private capital network to family offices beyond its initial 100 founding members. The platform supports deal analysis, investment and capital raising, and Mondevo Group used it in acquisitions including Caruso and Underscore District. Read more

Pearson and Namibox sign AI learning cooperation memorandum

Pearson and Namibox sign a memorandum to develop adaptive AI learning products for K to 12 students. The companies plan to launch initial products in Greater China, combining Pearson's content with Namibox's technology and learning data. Read more

General Compute signs multi year inference deal with Cerebras

General Compute signs a multi year deal to deploy Cerebras Systems wafer scale inference infrastructure, with customer capacity planned from the first quarter of 2027. Agentic coding will be the first workload, supported by General Compute's $400 million debt facility with Upper90. Read more

OpenAI launches Dots personal agents powered by GPT 6 Astra

OpenAI launches Dots, personal agents powered by GPT 6 Astra that can work across ChatGPT, Slack and Teams using dedicated cloud computers. The service is available to eligible Pro and Business Premium users, with enterprise pilots and Microsoft Agent 365 integration planned. Read more

Beyond launches short term rental revenue management tools

Beyond introduces Owner Hub, Advanced Connectivity, and Performance Manager for short term rental property managers and hosts. The update also adds reporting, portfolio analysis, AI assistant access, and more than 40 product enhancements. Read more

Barclays expands Anthropic Claude across software and operations

Barclays plans to expand its use of Anthropic's Claude for software development, legacy system updates and operational work. The bank expects Claude Code to reach half of its developers by the end of 2026, while more than 16,000 employees already use its Claude powered knowledge assistant. Read more

Xcelerate Solutions and Socure add mobile driver's licenses to Login.gov

Xcelerate Solutions and Socure will support Login.gov in accepting state issued mobile driver's licenses for remote identity verification. The integration combines digital credentials with real time identity checks, fraud detection, biometrics, machine learning and AI in Socure's FedRAMP Moderate environment. Read more

Axxess partners with Eazewell on hospice family support

Axxess partners with Eazewell to provide hospice families with AI supported help after a loss. The services cover tasks including notifying the Social Security Administration, filing insurance claims, closing accounts and managing estate matters. Read more

Faye expands enterprise AI consulting services

Faye expands AI consulting for middle market and enterprise organizations across platforms including Claude, Fin, ElevenLabs and Airia. Its Axia service provides ongoing support for configuration, development, training and user adoption. Read more

Lovable partners with Microsoft for tenant app deployment

Lovable and Microsoft will let organisations deploy apps built with Lovable inside their Microsoft tenants through Copilot Managed Runtime. The integration supports Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and Fabric data, alongside existing IT controls. Read more

Datarails adds Google Sheets integration for finance teams

Datarails adds native Google Sheets support to its FinanceOS platform. Finance teams can create documents using Datarails formulas, tables and reports, with live updates, drill downs, filtering and collaboration tools. Read more

Airties and Hitron partner on SMB connectivity platform

Airties and Hitron Technologies partner to offer internet service providers a connectivity platform for small and medium businesses. The platform combines Hitron gateways with Airties Pro software for security, network management, diagnostics and AI based network optimization. Read more

Becker launches AI certificate for accounting professionals

Becker introduces a self paced certificate program covering AI fundamentals, prompting, output verification, Excel, Microsoft Copilot and accounting workflows. The four course program includes a capstone activity, 5.0 NASBA approved CPE credits, a certificate and a digital badge. Read more

GeoIntelX and SEG add 100 years of geology to AI platform

GeoIntelX and the Society of Economic Geologists will integrate more than a century of geological publications, maps, figures and datasets into the GIX platform. The partnership will provide AI powered search and geospatial analysis tools for mineral exploration, with a member experience planned for the SEG 2026 Conference. Read more

Neutrinos launches Kamios AI platform for regulated industries

Neutrinos launches Kamios, an AI agent orchestration platform for insurers, banks and financial services firms. The platform coordinates agents, staff and existing systems with governance controls, and Neutrinos reports that one Tier 1 insurer increased straight through processing for new business from 2% to 35%. Read more

CAS and Novartis collaborate on AI ready reaction data

CAS and Novartis will combine curated scientific records with experimental reaction data to expand searchable chemistry resources for Novartis researchers. The collaboration supports research using machine learning, large language models and agentic AI. Read more

Omnissa details beta Elara for AI governance

Omnissa introduces beta Elara, a tool for governing AI use and high impact enterprise actions. It detects shadow AI, manages model access and change controls, and records audit evidence across Omnissa and third party environments. Read more

Kyndryl opens Dallas AI lab, plans up to 300 jobs

Kyndryl opens its first US AI Innovation Lab in the Dallas Fort Worth area. The facility will support customer AI technology modernization and could create up to 300 AI, consulting and design engineering roles over four years. Read more

Mews launches AI guest messaging and hotel automations

Mews launches AI powered guest messaging and no code hotel workflow automations. The tools consolidate guest conversations and automate routine responses and operational tasks, including upgrades, welcomes and room checks. Read more

Meta expands Muse AI integrations for small businesses

Meta expands its Muse AI tools for small businesses through integrations with Shopify, Slack, Dropbox and other software. The company offers limited free access and paid plans as CJ Desai leads its enterprise platform. Read more

NCS Analytics partners with Cannabiz Credit Association on $3.7 billion in cannabis payment data

NCS Analytics partners with Cannabiz Credit Association to provide more than $3.7 billion in verified cannabis payment data through the NCS Platform and NCS Thea. The data will support lenders assessing credit behavior and risk, with availability planned for fall 2026. Read more

Kong names 2026 Partner Award winners

Kong names 15 companies, including AWS, Infosys, and TCS, as winners of its 2026 Partner Awards. The awards recognise contributions to API connectivity, AI deployment, customer growth, and enterprise solutions. Read more

jaam automation launches M. for business process management

jaam automation launches M. by jaam, an agentic work management platform that connects employees, business systems and AI agents. Its Context Engine combines organisational and operational data to support automation, visibility and control. Read more

Thread AI finds 5% of companies set AI product ship dates

Thread AI reports that only 5% of 132 surveyed enterprise AI buyers had committed to a product ship date, despite 42% using deadline language. The research draws on more than 400 buyer conversations and highlights demand for governance and oversight tools for AI deployments. Read more

Yellow.ai launches Nexus EDGE for employee IT, HR and operations support

Yellow.ai launches Nexus EDGE, a desktop agent designed to identify and resolve employee IT, HR and operations issues using existing device permissions. The system combines cloud and local agents to access application context, company procedures and knowledge bases, then perform approved actions without elevating privileges. Read more

K2 GRC launches K2 Assist AI for GRC workflows

K2 GRC launches K2 Assist AI, an assistant that carries out governance, risk, compliance and training tasks through natural language. The company also releases AI powered readiness reviews, an AI skill and an MCP Server, with AI controls for its Commercial Cloud and GovCloud environments. Read more

Beko’s AI Technician Coach generates 800 daily repair recommendations

Beko says its AI supported Technician Coach generates about 800 repair recommendations each day across service operations in 58 countries. The tool supports a network of 27,000 technicians, more than 7,000 service points and 50 call centers. Read more

OneMagnify appoints Elan Elango as CTO

OneMagnify appoints former Zeta Global engineering leader Elan Elango as chief technology officer. He will oversee engineering, platform architecture, data infrastructure and AI as the Detroit based company expands its proprietary platform. Read more

Workday opens Dubai office and launches UAE operations

Workday launches operations in the United Arab Emirates with a new Dubai office, expanded local leadership and regional teams. Company research finds that 90% of UAE employees use AI weekly, while human oversight and skills investment remain key considerations. Read more

Phaidra and Aligned Data Centers deploy AI operations platform

Phaidra and Aligned Data Centers will deploy the Prism AI operations platform across Aligned's data center portfolio. The system analyzes facility data and operational documents to help identify irregularities, investigate root causes, and guide operators. Read more

ZTE reports AI for RAN capacity and energy gains

ZTE says AI for RAN can raise cell capacity by 15% to 20% and reduce power use by 10% to 15%, according to a sponsored article published by RCR Wireless News. The company distinguishes AI used to operate radio networks from using RAN infrastructure for general purpose AI workloads, where it says demand remains limited. Read more

Servier adopts Veeva OpenData in over 80 countries for AI deployment

Servier is standardising customer reference data in more than 80 countries using Veeva OpenData, creating a shared data base for AI deployment. The pharmaceutical company will also use Veeva Link Key People to connect information for its commercial and medical teams. Read more

INFORM launches AI-native airport passenger assistance software

INFORM introduces Passenger Assistance Dispatching, a cloud native platform for managing airport assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, unaccompanied minors and VIPs. The software uses demand forecasts, real time operational data and decision support to help dispatchers assign resources and handle disruptions. Read more

SearchTides and Needle partner on AI search visibility

SearchTides and Needle form a preferred partnership combining AI search visibility consulting with earned media services. The agencies will help clients improve their presence in AI generated search results and increase the reach of media coverage. Read more

Omnissa introduces AI tools for autonomous IT operations

Omnissa introduced AI agents for employee experience, vulnerability defense and Windows application management at Omnissa ONE 2026. The company also unveiled Horizon Delegate, a hosted MCP Server, and Elara governance controls for AI systems and high impact digital actions. Read more

Candidly launches benefits aware AI financial guidance for employees

Candidly introduces an employee financial guidance service that uses permitted payroll, benefits, pay and debt data through its conversational AI tool, Cait. The service connects planning for retirement, health savings, equity, education costs and debt, and will be available to employers this fall. Read more

eMazzanti Technologies announces ASPIRE 2026 conference

eMazzanti Technologies will host its free ASPIRE 2026 AI and cybersecurity conference in New York City on October 21. The event includes 24 sessions for small and midsize businesses, with a keynote from ISC2 CEO Scott Beale. Read more

Artmarket.com reports on Artprice's AI first transition

Artmarket.com publishes its first half 2026 financial report, detailing plans to shift Artprice toward an AI first operating model. The transition includes changes to workflows, data processes and subscriber services built around its Intuitive Artmarket and Blind Spot systems. Read more

Overstory and Fulcrum connect utility risk assessments with fieldwork

Overstory and Fulcrum integrate their platforms to link utility risk prioritization, work dispatch, inspections and completion records. Utilities can use the workflow to track mitigation work and update risk assessments based on verified outcomes. Read more

Bonterra earns ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management

Bonterra received independent ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its AI management system from 360 Advanced Compass Rose. The certification covers products including Bonterra Que and places the company among fewer than 400 certified organizations worldwide. Read more

Cryptomathic adopts Luminance for contract intelligence

Cryptomathic deploys Luminance's Contract Intelligence Platform to let sales, finance, sales operations and IT teams query contracts in natural language. The platform is intended to provide evidence backed answers and reduce routine requests to legal, risk and compliance teams. Read more

Keystone launches India business in Bengaluru

Keystone establishes Keystone India in Bengaluru as its first Indian hub. The business will hire locally over the next two years, support global clients and contribute to the firm's global AI Centre of Excellence. Read more

YCO Cloud and Aolani plan Philippine NVIDIA GB300 cluster

YCO Cloud and Singapore based Aolani, working with NVIDIA and Science Park of the Philippines, plan to deploy a NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 cluster in the Philippines in the first quarter of 2027. The renewable powered facility will initially include more than 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs for public agencies, businesses, startups and international AI companies. Read more

DocuWare launches document management platform with Aura AI

DocuWare launches a redesigned document management platform featuring the Aura AI assistant, expanded intelligent document processing and generative AI extraction. The platform is available to new DocuWare Cloud customers, with an on premises release planned later. Read more

Meta launches enterprise AI platform led by former MongoDB CEO

Meta launches the Meta Enterprise Platform, bringing tools including Muse, Meta Business Agent, Muse API and Muse Code to businesses and developers. Former MongoDB CEO Chirantan “CJ” Desai will lead the unit as Chief Enterprise Platform Officer. Read more

LifeLabs Learning launches AI program for managers

LifeLabs Learning launches a facilitator led AI Transformation Program for managers, available from October 5, 2026. The program includes three workshops and a Skills Lab on AI decision making, delegation, team workflows, adoption and accountability. Read more

Oracle introduces Fusion Claw runtime for 75 agentic applications

Oracle introduces Fusion Claw, a governed runtime for its Fusion Agentic Applications that combines AI reasoning with enterprise computing. The company adds 25 applications, bringing its total to 75, with policy controls, approvals and execution records for automated tasks. Read more

Applied Optoelectronics ships 1 millionth 1.8GHz amplifier

Applied Optoelectronics marks the shipment of its one millionth 1.8GHz amplifier at SCTE TechExpo 2026 in Atlanta. The company also demonstrates QuantumLink network management tools, 3.0GHz HFC technology and the QuantumWave 25G Tunable SFP. Read more

Samsung invests $1 billion in Helix AI infrastructure

Samsung Electronics and five affiliates will invest $1 billion in Helix Digital Infrastructure, a KKR backed data center company led by former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky. The funding will support hyperscale data centers, power systems and fiber infrastructure for AI workloads. Read more

Mistral opens Munich hub for industrial and physics AI

Mistral opens a Munich hub focused on physics and industrial AI research, engineering and customer work. The company is collaborating with BMW, Siemens Energy and the Technical University of Munich on applications including crash simulations, industrial systems and vehicle aerodynamics. Read more

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