
Simbian unveiled its AI Pentest Agent, the first autonomous penetration‑testing solution that embeds business context to prioritize real‑world risk. Developed with LRQA, the agent delivers on‑demand assessments in hours, replacing periodic manual tests and providing transparent reasoning traces. It operates in safe mode, safeguards data, and supports SaaS, dedicated SaaS, and on‑premises deployments. The launch aims to shift enterprises from compliance‑driven scans to continuous, risk‑focused security insight.
Humanity, a startup building an internet trust layer, announced a shift from its Proof of Humanity model to a broader Proof of Trust framework. The new system lets users verify attributes such as age, residency, and employment without exposing raw...

Pulselight has become an authorised partner on the £10 bn Fortrus Digital Enablement Framework, giving NHS trusts a fast, compliant route to acquire its advanced data‑analytics platform. The framework, created by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, streamlines procurement...

Samsara Inc. was named the No. 1 Best Supply Chain & Logistics Software Product of 2026 by G2, based on more than 2,100 verified customer reviews. The award also placed Samsara at the top of categories such as ERP, Mid‑Market, and...

FlashLabs unveiled FlashAI 2.0, an enterprise‑grade voice AI platform designed to deliver human‑level conversational agents for contact centers, sales automation, and customer experience. The solution replaces fragmented API stacks with a fully integrated speech infrastructure, eliminating robotic tones, latency, and complex...

athenahealth unveiled the next generation of its AI‑native patient engagement suite within athenaOne, adding text and voice virtual assistants that let patients schedule appointments and ask routine questions 24/7. The texting feature is in alpha and will roll out broadly...

XYPRO, a PartnerOne company, launched Lionel, an AI‑powered assistant that centralizes institutional knowledge for HPE Nonstop Compute environments. The tool tackles fragmented documentation, support tickets, and expert expertise by delivering verified answers from internal and external sources. Early results show...

Realbotix Corp. announced the appointment of Eric Olsen as Chief Operating Officer of its U.S. subsidiary, Realbotix LLC, based in Nevada. Olsen, formerly Director of Customer Success at Agility Robotics, will oversee operational execution, manufacturing readiness, and commercial scale‑up of...

Scale Computing announced a definitive agreement to acquire Adaptiv Networks, a cloud‑native SD‑WAN and SASE provider. The acquisition expands Scale’s edge computing portfolio with integrated network solutions and broadens its market presence in Canada. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Nylas' 2026 State of Agentic AI report, based on a survey of over 1,000 developers and product leaders, reveals that 94% would consider switching AI vendors to obtain stronger, scalable, and compliant agentic capabilities. Currently, 67% are already building or...

KnowBe4 released a white paper highlighting the U.S. public sector’s exposure to escalating cyber threats, with ransomware affecting an estimated 43 % of local governments by 2025. The report identifies four core challenges: relentless attacks, chronic staffing shortages, mounting compliance pressures,...

Drata, the leading agentic trust management platform, announced the opening of its new San Francisco headquarters, marking a strategic commitment to the tech hub after a five‑year anniversary. The company reported 190% year‑over‑year enterprise customer growth, 60% revenue growth, and...

Intellinetics, a NYSE American‑listed digital transformation solutions provider, announced Alison Forsythe as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 17, 2026. Forsythe brings over 20 years of SaaS and enterprise software leadership, most recently as CEO of AI‑powered...

Kipu Health announced Elevate 2026, a three‑day customer conference in Carlsbad, California, showcasing its AI‑native Kipu Helix Intelligent Operating System for behavioral health. The event gathers executives, operators and administrators to explore AI‑driven strategies, hands‑on programming and peer insights. Kipu...

Aptean, a global provider of industry‑specific enterprise software, announced Aptean Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS), a managed AI‑agent offering built on its AppCentral 2.0 platform. The service delivers custom, industry‑trained AI agents that embed into existing workflows, handling everything from...

Lamipak, a leading aseptic packaging producer, has partnered with Blue Yonder to implement the Blue Yonder Network, a cloud‑based supply‑chain control tower. The solution provides end‑to‑end visibility, AI‑driven recommendations, and multi‑party collaboration across its global network of customers, suppliers and...

Netrio has been named to CRN’s 2026 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Elite 150 category, highlighting its role as a leading AI‑driven managed IT and cybersecurity provider for mid‑market enterprises. The Elite 150 spot recognizes Netrio’s end‑to‑end...

Demoboost, a Warsaw‑based platform that automates and personalises B2B software demos, announced a €2.8 million funding round co‑led by Digital Ocean Ventures and Rafał Brzoska’s family office RIO. The capital will fuel AI‑driven demo creation, scale‑up of personalization, and expansion of...

Demoboost, a Warsaw‑based platform that turns product demos into revenue intelligence, announced a €2.8 million funding round co‑led by Digital Ocean Ventures and Rafał Brzoska’s family office RIO, with participation from B‑Value. The capital will be used to accelerate AI‑driven demo creation,...

Resecurity, a U.S. cybersecurity firm, showcased its AI‑driven threat detection suite at AI Everything MEA Egypt 2026, an event held under President Abdel‑Fattah El‑Sisi’s patronage and organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. In partnership with Alkan CIT/Alkan Telecom, the company...

Adastra announced its participation in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Greenfield Program, a multi‑year collaboration designed to accelerate migration, modernization, and responsible generative AI adoption for organizations not yet on AWS. As an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, Adastra...

DTEX, a leader in risk‑adaptive security, announced that cybersecurity veteran Pete Angstadt has joined its Advisory Board. Angstadt brings decades of go‑to‑market leadership, having scaled revenue at ForgeRock, Ping Identity, Securiti and Oracle’s cloud security unit. His expertise in identity‑focused...

authID (Nasdaq: AUID) unveiled an out‑of‑the‑box biometric security platform that conforms to the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) framework for energy, water, gas and other critical utilities. The solution replaces passwords and physical tokens with live‑face verification, protecting SCADA consoles, privileged...

VISIE Inc. announced the launch of its Partner APIs, a robot‑agnostic interface that brings the company’s spatial computing and real‑time scanning capabilities to surgical robotics platforms. Built on gRPC and supporting multiple programming languages, the APIs deliver scanner control, object...

Identy.io, a global biometric authentication firm, announced a strategic expansion into Africa, focusing initially on Kenya and Nigeria. The company will deploy its software‑first Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) that captures biometrics via standard smartphones, reducing hardware costs. To support...

Airrived has been named a Gartner Tech Innovator in Agentic AI, highlighted for its composable multi‑agent architecture and domain‑specialized cybersecurity agents. The company’s Agentic OS offers a no‑code platform with pre‑built agents and tools such as RAG, RLHF and LoRA...

Robo.ai Inc. and DaBoss.AI Inc. have signed a definitive joint‑venture agreement to create a distributed embodied‑intelligence data platform headquartered in the UAE. The venture will tackle data scale, acquisition cost and compliance challenges by deploying a dual‑engine methodology that blends...

MAGIC Research, led by CEO Humberto Farias, was created to tackle the prohibitive cost, rigidity, and security gaps of existing AI platforms by building a distributed, hardware‑agnostic compute fabric called Fabric Hypergrid. The company’s Private AI stack combines Retrieval‑Augmented Generation,...

Ambience Healthcare announced Mike Valli as chief revenue officer and chief value officer, merging commercial leadership with outcome accountability. Valli brings over 15 years of experience from symplr and Optum, overseeing multi‑solution portfolios and large hospital partnerships. The dual role...

SailPoint reports growing demand for adaptive identity security as enterprises grapple with an influx of non‑human identities such as AI agents, machines, and service accounts. The company unveiled its Agent Identity Security feature, enabling discovery, classification, and governance of these...

AlgoSec’s State of Network Security Report, based on over 500 global respondents, reveals enterprises are shifting toward unified policy control amid rapid cloud growth, AI‑driven traffic, and hybrid workloads. Sixty‑five percent of organizations have already adjusted to AI‑powered threats, with...

Agentis Longevity announced the acquisition of BioDesign, a Florida-based longevity healthcare provider, to broaden its diagnostic and clinical capabilities. The deal expands Agentis' footprint across multiple Florida locations and adds BioDesign's expertise in personalized health programs. Financial terms were not...

Medtronic plc announced it will exercise its option to acquire privately held medical device maker CathWorks for up to $585 million, pending FTC approval. The deal will expand Medtronic’s interventional cardiology portfolio by adding CathWorks’ AI‑driven FFRangio system. Closing is expected...

Rocket Software announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Vertica analytics database platform from OpenText, expanding its modernization portfolio into high‑performance analytics and AI. The cash‑funded deal is expected to close in mid‑2026, with financial terms undisclosed.

Marvell Technology announced the completion of its acquisition of Celestial AI, a pioneer in optical interconnect technology for large‑scale AI deployments. The deal expands Marvell’s data‑center connectivity portfolio and is expected to add $1 billion in cash outflow and boost revenue...

Decube, a data trust platform for enterprise AI, announced a $3 million funding round led by Taiwania Hive Ventures with participation from Iterative and 500 Global. The capital will support global expansion and product development across the APAC region.

CyberlinkASP, a provider of cloud and IT solutions for SMBs, announced the acquisition of Fresh Managed IT, a Birmingham‑based managed services firm serving 150 customers across healthcare, construction, and restaurants. The deal expands Cyberlink’s regional footprint in the Southeast and...

Ainekko, a startup focused on open, software-defined AI infrastructure, announced a merger with fabless semiconductor company Veevx, known for embedded AI and MRAM-based memory solutions. The combined entity will operate under the Ainekko name, aiming to deliver an open, full‑stack...

Spring Health announced it will acquire Alma, a platform that helps independent mental health clinicians accept insurance and grow private practices. The deal, expected to close in Q2 2026, will merge Spring Health’s AI‑driven technology with Alma’s provider network, expanding...

Echo Global Logistics announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire third‑party logistics provider ITS Logistics. The deal will create a transportation platform with pro‑forma 2025 revenue of about $5.4 billion and is expected to close in the first half...

Diploid Genomics, Inc., an AI‑driven genomics analytics startup, announced its launch and the closing of a seed round led by Healthier Capital, which joins as co‑founder and sole external investor. The round, which closed in January 2026, provides strategic capital...

Balena, a hardware-agnostic platform for managing edge computing and AI device fleets, announced a strategic growth investment from LoneTree Capital. The funding will accelerate product innovation for Edge AI workloads, enhance security features, and expand global support. Terms were undisclosed...

Syntys, backed by Ooredoo Group, has acquired Q Data QFZ LLC, a provider of hyperscale data centre facilities in Qatar, adding 12.5MW of capacity and bringing its live IT capacity to 26MW. The seller is Doha Venture Capital, a subsidiary...

FGS Global announced the launch of its AI Advisory practice and the acquisition of Memetica, a specialist AI-driven threat detection consultancy. The deal adds advanced threat intelligence capabilities to FGS Global’s portfolio, enhancing its ability to help clients manage AI-generated...

Protera announced the acquisition of Redfig, a specialist in SAP BTP and AI automation, to broaden its cloud services and AI-driven solutions. The deal enhances Protera’s capabilities in SAP application management, data integration, and intelligent automation, positioning it to deliver...

11:11 Systems announced the acquisition of managed‑IT services firm Ntirety, marking its sixth purchase of an authorized VMware partner. The terms were undisclosed, but the deal aims to strengthen 11:11's VMware‑based cloud, security and AI offerings for its enterprise customers.

Skylight Health announced on Jan. 8, 2026 that it has acquired Stellation Care, an AI‑driven provider‑analytics firm. The acquisition adds AI‑powered provider and network insights to Skylight’s multispecialty care platform, expanding its capabilities for health plans and risk‑based providers serving over 3 million...

Spectral Capital Corporation announced it has signed a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Telvantis Voice Services, Inc. in a stock-for-stock transaction, with earn‑out provisions tied to 2026 revenue and profit milestones. The deal is expected to close...

Cyderes announced it has acquired Lucidum, a security data‑fabric provider, to unify identity‑aware foundations across its IAM, Exposure Management and MDR offerings. The deal aims to boost Cyderes’ agentic AI capabilities and enable new SaaS‑based security products. Lucidum will continue...

Qualcomm announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Alphawave IP Group plc (Alphawave Semi), bringing high‑speed wired connectivity technology into its data‑center portfolio. The deal, finalized ahead of schedule, positions Qualcomm to expand AI compute and connectivity solutions...