
AI startup Skygen.AI announced the closing of a $7 million seed round as it emerges from stealth. Founded by 19‑year‑old Mike Shperling, the company aims to deliver autonomous execution layers that automate software tasks across CRM, ERP and banking systems. The funding will accelerate product development and market rollout.

EVA Live, a provider of proprietary AI ad‑server technology, began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker GOAI, marking its public debut. The listing follows nearly a decade of growth and positions the company to tap the $500 billion digital advertising...
zSpace, a provider of AR/VR solutions for education, announced a $3 million strategic investment from Planet One Education, closed on Jan 27, 2026 via convertible preferred stock and warrants. The funding will strengthen its balance sheet, support working capital, and...

PanTerra unveiled Streams.AI for Microsoft Teams, a native unified‑communications app that operates inside Teams without requiring Teams Phone licenses. The solution automatically fails over to PanTerra’s carrier‑grade network when Teams experiences an outage, preserving voice, SMS/MMS, and fax capabilities. It...

SoundHound AI announced a strategic partnership with Bridgepointe Technologies to accelerate enterprise adoption of its Amelia 7 conversational AI platform and Autonomics automation suite. Bridgepointe, trusted by more than 12,000 companies including Marriott and Toyota, will leverage its advisory network...

Andrea Bonaceto Studio unveiled "Untitled," an AI‑driven living artwork in Hong Kong that transforms personal reflections into evolving cinematic portraits. Powered by OpenAI’s Sora and custom artistic presets, the immersive installation guides participants through a ten‑minute self‑reflection session, converting spoken...

Global AI has deployed its enterprise‑grade Agentic AI platform for a leading European insurance and asset‑management group, automating a high‑volume, compliance‑critical back‑office workflow that was previously manual and document‑intensive. The solution is fully governed, on‑premise, and tightly integrated with the...
Agora, Inc. has partnered with Sentino to launch a Physical AI Agent Platform that blends Agora’s real‑time Conversational AI Engine with Sentino’s emotional‑depth personas. The solution adds memory, inner‑thought reflections, AI‑generated diary entries, visual illustrations, and music to create companions...
Stellar Cyber announced the appointment of Eric van Sommeren as Vice President of EMEA, accelerating the firm’s push into Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Van Sommeren brings senior leadership experience from SentinelOne, Palo Alto Networks and Corelight, positioning the company...

XBOW has named former Samsung SDS penetration‑testing leader WonLae Lee as General Manager for South Korea, tasking him with spearheading the company’s Asia‑Pacific expansion. Lee brings three decades of Red Team, vulnerability research and incident‑response experience to the autonomous offensive...

Swiss deep‑tech firm LatticeFlow AI announced the acquisition of Dublin‑based AI Sonar, a leading AI discovery platform, at the World Economic Forum. The deal gives LatticeFlow full ownership of AI Sonar’s technology, intellectual property and engineering team, adding a third...

Minitab announced the acquisition of Scytec, a specialist in real‑time machine data collection and OEE software. The deal adds Scytec’s DataXchange platform, enabling Minitab to pull live data from CNC machines, PLCs, robots and other shop‑floor equipment. This expands Minitab’s...

3 E Network Technology Group announced an accelerated rollout of high‑density AI and high‑performance computing infrastructure in Finland, leveraging the country’s reliable, low‑carbon power grid. The modular design will support rack power densities of 50‑100 kW, employ advanced liquid‑cooling, and target competitive...

Tethral, a San Francisco startup, is bringing its vibecoding platform to connected homes, allowing users to orchestrate lighting, sound, temperature and other devices through simple natural‑language prompts. The technology translates mood‑based intent into coordinated actions, leveraging existing smart‑home hardware while...

AI Magazine, a BizClik brand, unveiled its annual Top 100 AI Leaders 2026, naming OpenAI CEO Sam Altman as the #1 influencer. The list spans CEOs, researchers, ethicists and entrepreneurs shaping AI across technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing and energy. It...

DeGirum launched Workspaces within its AI Hub, a cloud‑based environment that consolidates model zoos, a cloud compiler, PySDK integration, and ready‑made application packages for edge AI development. The platform lets developers organize projects, curate public and private models, and streamline...

Pegasystems Inc. announced it has acquired assets from Sweden-based Adopteq, including InvestigatorPlus and MigratorPlus, to launch its new AI-powered Notes to Blueprint solution for modernizing legacy Lotus Notes applications. The acquisition enables enterprises to transform and retire outdated Lotus Notes...

Minitab, a global leader in data management and analytics, announced it has acquired Scytec, a manufacturing technology firm specializing in real-time machine data collection and OEE software. The acquisition expands Minitab’s ability to gather shop‑floor data from CNC machines, PLCs,...

Swiss deep‑tech firm LatticeFlow AI announced the acquisition of Dublin‑based AI Sonar Ltd, a CloudSphere subsidiary, to integrate its AI discovery platform into LatticeFlow’s evidence‑based AI governance suite. The deal gives LatticeFlow full ownership of AI Sonar’s IP and engineering...

Inovalon introduced a Clinical Trial Eligibility Screener, an API that evaluates patient eligibility in real time using longitudinal primary source data. The service applies natural language processing to parse free‑text inclusion and exclusion criteria, delivering pass, fail or inconclusive results...

Sensera Systems announced new functionality for its SiteCloud Insights platform, adding site‑hygiene monitoring, dumpster fill alerts, and two Procore integrations for daily logs and fall‑hazard reporting. The enhancements deliver real‑time, AI‑driven insights every two hours and enable automatic export of...

Ecopia AI and Nearmap have released an off‑the‑shelf Advanced Transportation Features dataset covering 100 North American cities. The product extracts more than 60 vector layers—sidewalks, bike lanes, turn lanes, road markings, and crosswalks—from Nearmap’s high‑recency aerial imagery using Ecopia’s AI...

Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) released a new study on AI-driven network operations, surveying 458 IT professionals. While 59% of firms are already using AI features from vendors and 52% are training their own models, only 35% consider their AI NetOps...

Tangoe announced a partnership with Kubex, embedding Kubex’s automated resource‑optimization engine into Tangoe One Cloud. The combined FinOps‑certified platform now delivers continuous, AI‑driven right‑sizing for Kubernetes, IaaS and GPU workloads across AWS, Azure, Google and Oracle clouds. By surfacing over‑provisioned...

BionIT Labs announced that its Adam’s Hand, a prosthetic‑derived dexterity platform, is now available for integration with humanoid and service robots. The device was showcased at CES 2026 on the industrial Robee R and medical Robee M robots, demonstrating human‑scale...

Zadarma, a global VoIP provider, launched the AI Voice Agent, a multilingual virtual assistant that handles inbound calls with natural speech. The agent integrates directly with Zadarma’s cloud PBX and CRM, leverages existing knowledge bases, and operates 24/7 in eight...

PHIL AI announced an expansion of its distributed edge compute architecture, allowing AI workloads to run on lightweight edge devices rather than only on centralized data centers. The platform’s Control Tower schedules and verifies tasks, delivering enterprise‑grade performance while maintaining...

Ultralytics unveiled YOLO26, its most advanced YOLO model designed for edge and low‑power devices. The architecture eliminates traditional non‑maximum suppression, delivering end‑to‑end inference that cuts latency and simplifies deployment. Performance claims include up to 43% faster CPU inference and improved...

Intuitive.ai has teamed up with Matilda Cloud to help life‑science firms accelerate AI and cloud modernization while meeting strict GxP and CSA regulations. The joint solution offers rapid, compliance‑ready visibility into cost drivers, security posture, and modernization pathways, promising 20‑40%...

Alva Industries unveiled TorqStudio, a cloud‑based platform that streamlines early‑stage electric motor design and analysis. Users input basic size constraints, and the tool automatically generates thousands of manufacturable motor concepts, ranking them by efficiency, motor constant and mass. The platform...

Origin Digital announced it has earned the Microsoft Advanced Specialization for AI Platform on Azure, a selective designation that validates its ability to deliver enterprise‑grade AI solutions on the cloud. The certification required an audit of real‑world implementations, covering machine...

Digital Realty announced it will acquire CSF Advisers, the owner of the TelcoHub 1 data center in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, along with adjacent land for future expansion. The acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2026, expands Digital Realty’s...

PacketFabric and Massed Compute announced the industry’s first integrated GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platform, enabling enterprises to provision GPU compute and high‑performance networking through a single portal. The solution will initially launch on‑net with plans to expand to additional...

OpenLedger and Theoriq announced a partnership that embeds Theoriq’s autonomous AI agents into OpenLedger’s DeFi infrastructure, delivering on‑chain, cryptographically verifiable execution of AI‑driven trades. The integration records every reasoning step, decision, and transaction on the blockchain, providing a permanent audit...

Backboard.io unveiled a new pricing structure aimed at taming AI cost volatility, introducing a $9‑per‑month subscription plus transparent usage‑based fees. The model adds a free tier with credits for memory reads, writes, stored memories, and tokens, allowing teams to evaluate...

CloudOffix and Prospera announced a strategic partnership to deliver an AI‑native unified front‑office platform to Egyptian enterprises. The solution consolidates CRM, sales, marketing, help desk, projects, HR and e‑commerce into a single low‑code environment, eliminating data silos and reducing integration...

Appzoro, a U.S. custom software firm, is launching an AI‑driven platform that accelerates the creation of bespoke applications while embedding intelligent automation. The approach starts with detailed workflow observation, ensuring new tools mirror existing processes and reduce manual work. By...

Infosys and Cognition have announced a strategic partnership to embed Cognition’s AI coding agent, Devin, into Infosys’ Topaz Fabric platform. The integration will roll out Devin across Infosys’ internal engineering teams and client projects worldwide, starting with the financial services...

Nukkleus Inc. announced the acquisition of 100% of Israeli UAV specialist Nimbus Drones Technologies, issuing 1.85 million shares and a $3.25 million convertible note. Nimbus reported FY 2025 revenue of roughly $940 k, highlighting its niche market position. The deal expands Nukkleus’ portfolio into...

Aibrary unveiled Nova, an AI‑powered learning companion that transforms its library of millions of books into personalized, micro‑learning podcasts and interactive sessions. The platform now offers a Learning Persona assessment, real‑time "For You" audio feeds, and the Idea Twin feature...
Machine unlearning is emerging as a scientific discipline that lets organizations delete specific data points from trained AI models without full retraining. The approach addresses GDPR’s Right to Erasure and growing copyright demands, which treat model outputs as personal or...
CompuChild, a STEM‑certified after‑school franchise, announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence and machine learning curriculum for elementary and middle‑school students. The new suite includes four courses—AI and ML for Young Innovators, AI Game Creator, Video Game Design with ML,...
AZIO AI, a newly formed AI infrastructure firm, signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Azio Corp’s AI division. The deal transfers all AI‑focused operations, customer contracts, and purchase orders into AZIO AI as an independent entity. Closing is...

Nukkleus Inc., a strategic acquirer in aerospace and defense, announced the acquisition of 100% of Israeli UAV and counter‑UAS firm Nimbus Drones Technologies. The deal was paid with 1.85 million Nukkleus shares and a $3.25 million convertible note, expanding Nukkleus’ portfolio into...
AZIO AI, a newly formed AI infrastructure company, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the AI division of Azio Corp. The transaction will transfer AI-focused operations, customer relationships, and related commercial activity to AZIO...

Conduent announced the opening of an AI Experience Center at its Florham Park headquarters, offering a collaborative space where clients can explore AI and generative‑AI solutions tailored to commercial, transportation and government sectors. The showcase includes use cases in customer experience,...

Newo.ai has teamed up with IONOS to launch an AI‑powered Receptionist that small businesses can install in as little as three minutes through the IONOS portal. The solution handles phone calls, texts, web chat and social media 24/7, aiming to...

TeqBlaze has introduced TeqMate AI, an intelligent assistant designed to automate routine AdOps workflows within its white‑label SSP platform. The chat‑based tool provides instant access to platform logic, documentation, and diagnostic recommendations, allowing teams to resolve delivery issues and auction...

FinOps platform Ternary has partnered with autonomous BigQuery optimizer Alvin to deliver a combined solution for Google Cloud cost management. The joint offering blends Ternary’s end‑to‑end visibility, budgeting and anomaly detection with Alvin’s continuous, AI‑driven query optimization. Together they aim...

Dropzone AI announced an explosive 2025 performance, scaling its annual recurring revenue eleven‑fold and securing a $37 million Series B round led by Theory Ventures. The company now serves over 300 enterprises, achieving 370% net revenue retention and expanding into regulated sectors...

Martinrea International has taken a strategic equity position in Polyalgorithm Machine Learning Inc., investing $1.5 million for a 10% stake that could increase to $3 million for 20% over two years. The partnership centers on PolyML’s proprietary Fiins AI technology, which powers...

Moores Lab AI, a specialist in agentic AI for silicon engineering, announced the addition of two industry veterans to its advisory board. Tom Fitzpatrick, a leading figure in electronic design automation standards, joins alongside Ram Sriharsha, a machine‑learning and large‑scale...
Calsoft has rolled out a human‑on‑the‑loop interface framework for its multi‑agent AI system, targeting enterprise supply‑chain operations. The design distinguishes data‑gathering and reasoning phases, giving sales representatives live access to order status, SOPs, and regional policies while preserving human approval...
Jones, the AI-driven insurance verification platform for construction and real estate, announced veteran SaaS executive Paul Szemerenyi as its new chief executive officer. The change follows co‑founder Omri Stern’s move to the board to focus on long‑term strategy and innovation....
Enterprises are racing to deploy generative AI models, but lab performance alone isn’t enough. Generative AI red teaming flips traditional testing by deliberately provoking models with adversarial prompts to uncover hidden failure modes. This process reveals security leaks, bias, hallucinations,...
illumynt announced a 60% year‑over‑year revenue increase for 2025, driven by demand from hyperscalers and data‑intensive enterprises. The company expanded its Columbus, Ohio, site to over 190,000 square feet and designated it as a Global Innovation Center of Excellence. The...

AI startup reprai Inc., which offers AI-powered solutions for pharmaceutical sales and marketing, has closed a $1M funding round. The round was announced as the company was named among the 100 Startups to Watch in 2026. The funding will support...

SurePath AI, an AI control plane startup, announced it has raised over $5 million in seed funding to accelerate enterprise GenAI adoption. The capital will support its participation in the 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator with CrowdStrike, AWS and NVIDIA.

Ellucian announced the completion of its acquisition of Anthology’s Student Information Systems (SIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business, expanding its higher‑education technology portfolio. The deal adds over 260 Anthology customers to Ellucian’s ecosystem and aims to deliver AI‑powered solutions...
Astrikos AI announced a strategic investment from Gorilla Technology Group Inc., aimed at supporting its global expansion and development of its Smart Interop Analytical Platform. The funding will help Astrikos scale its AI-driven solutions for smart cities, data centers, and...

VisionWave Holdings Inc. completed the acquisition of Solar Drone Ltd., an autonomous robotics firm and BladeRanger subsidiary. The deal was executed via a share purchase agreement for 1.8 million VisionWave common shares, marking VisionWave's first acquisition since its July 2025 IPO. The...