News•Feb 18, 2026
Snowflake Partners: AI’s Impact Can Withstand A Potential Bubble
Snowflake’s ecosystem of solution partners says AI’s impact will endure despite concerns of a bubble. Executives from BlueCloud, RiskSpan, Viewnear and Slalom stress that solid data foundations and cost‑driven efficiencies are essential for sustainable AI adoption. They note a shift from experimental pilots to production‑grade AI platforms, with budgets being reallocated to build AI factories. The partners also anticipate a post‑downturn surge in AI investments as companies seek speed and resilience.
By CRN (US)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Snowflake CEO: ‘I’m Not In The Business Of Selling AI. I’m In The Business Of Creating Value.’
Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy told CRN that the company’s focus is on creating customer value, not merely selling AI. He highlighted the rapid expansion of Snowflake’s partner ecosystem to more than 14,200 global partners, a 22% year‑over‑year increase. Ramaswamy emphasized...
By CRN (US)
News•Feb 18, 2026
The Energy Transition Has a Price
Ernest Scheyder’s book *The War Below* chronicles the hidden battle over lithium, copper and other critical minerals needed for the global energy transition. The author travels from Nevada to Bolivia, interviewing miners, activists, investors and Indigenous communities to illustrate the...
By Engineering & Mining Journal (E&MJ)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Brand and Company Name Normalization Rules and Best Practices
Company name normalization is a foundational step for clean GTM data, especially as AI amplifies the cost of poor quality. The article outlines practical rules—removing special characters, legal suffixes, standardizing case, extracting domains—and shows how Payfit cut duplicate records from...
By Openprise
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News•Feb 18, 2026
[Webinar] AI Trade Secrets: Litigation Trends and Risk Management - March 4th, 9:00 Am - 10:00 Am PST
Fenwick & West’s March 4 webinar will examine the surge in trade‑secret litigation targeting AI companies’ core assets, such as algorithms, training data, and deployment strategies. The session will dissect recent high‑profile cases and the sizable damages awarded, highlighting how employee...
By JD Supra – Legal Tech
News•Feb 18, 2026
Milwaukee Sheriff Moves to Integrate Biometrica Despite MPD Facial Recognition Freeze
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office has signed a letter of intent to partner with Biometrica, aiming to access its UMbRA facial‑recognition database. The draft contract would let the sheriff’s office search a de‑identified collection of mugshots, felony warrants and missing‑person images,...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 18, 2026
Oklahoma Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Say Ransomware Disrupted Tribal Systems
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma were hit by a ransomware attack that forced the shutdown of their computer networks, halting email, phone services and some tribal operations. Tribal Governor Reggie Wassana confirmed the disruption while recovery efforts began....
By DataBreaches.net
News•Feb 18, 2026
Sun Chemical Taps SNP’s Kyano Platform to Drive Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation
Sun Chemical, a global inks and materials producer, has chosen SNP’s Kyano platform to steer its worldwide SAP S/4HANA migration and shift to SAP Cloud ERP Private. The initiative will merge more than 60 regional ERP instances into a single,...
By ERP Today
News•Feb 18, 2026
Training Course: Achieving Data Quality and Integrity in Maximum Containment Laboratories
The FDA and UTMB are hosting a free, week‑long training course on data quality and integrity for BSL‑4 laboratories from July 28 to August 1, 2025, with in‑person seats in Manhattan, Kansas and a virtual option. The curriculum covers GLP requirements, Animal Rule...
By FDA
News•Feb 18, 2026
Amazon Halts Blue Jay Robotics Project After Less than 6 Months
Amazon has halted its Blue Jay warehouse robotics project less than six months after its public debut. The multi‑armed robot, unveiled in October to speed same‑day delivery, was built in roughly a year—significantly faster than Amazon’s prior robot programs. Amazon says...
By TechCrunch Robotics
News•Feb 18, 2026
CharmHealth Advances Its AI Strategy With MCP Server
CharmHealth introduced its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, a secure, standardized interface that lets AI applications access electronic health record (EHR) data directly within the clinician’s workflow. The server translates natural‑language requests from large language models into structured EHR interactions,...
By Digital Health Global
News•Feb 18, 2026
Space Station Research Contributes to Artemis II
NASA leverages the International Space Station as a proving ground for technologies that will fly on Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo. Research on the ISS has shaped Orion’s life‑support, radiation sensors, carbon‑dioxide removal, and emergency systems. Experiments...
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
Scientists Make a Game-Changing Find in the Bennu Asteroid
NASA’s OSIRIS‑REx mission returned Bennu samples containing the amino acid glycine. Penn State researchers used isotopic mass spectrometry to show the glycine likely formed in icy, radiation‑exposed conditions rather than liquid water. The isotopic signatures differ from those in the...
By New Space Economy
News•Feb 18, 2026
National Robotics Week 2026 Underscores Robotics as a Critical U.S. Industry and Workforce Engine
National Robotics Week runs April 4‑12, 2026, spotlighting robotics as a strategic U.S. industry. Organized by MassRobotics, the week aggregates over a hundred events nationwide, linking manufacturers, startups, and research labs. Partnerships such as Microsoft’s sponsorship of STEM sessions and...
By RoboticsTomorrow
News•Feb 18, 2026
OpenAI Must Stop Using ‘Cameo’ Term in Sora App, Judge Rules
A U.S. district judge granted a preliminary win to video‑request platform Cameo, ordering OpenAI to stop using the "Cameo" label for its Sora AI video feature, citing likely consumer confusion and recent deep‑fake controversies. OpenAI had previously renamed the feature...
By Mashable AI
News•Feb 18, 2026
Age Verification Laws Face Mixed Prospects, Experts Say
State efforts to require age verification for online content face mixed legal outcomes. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Texas' law, while lawsuits have blocked similar measures in Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, and struck down Arkansas' statute. Public opinion shows...
By Route Fifty — Finance (section)
News•Feb 18, 2026
FAA Launches Competition to Modernize Aging IT Portfolio
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a challenge‑based acquisition to modernize its sprawling, aging IT portfolio of roughly 200 applications and 3,000 databases. Vendors must demonstrate cloud‑native migration strategies, AI‑driven code analysis, and security automation across a four‑phase competition ending with...
By Washington Technology
News•Feb 18, 2026
AI Connected to Slightly More Hiring, but Growth Favors Older Workers with Less Exposure
Payroll data from Gusto shows that small businesses that increase AI‑exposed work see modest revenue gains and a slight rise in hiring. For every 10‑point boost in AI exposure, monthly revenue climbs about 2.2% after six months, while headcount grows...
By Accounting Today
News•Feb 18, 2026
How One Health System Attained a Patient Safety Milestone: Zero CAUTI Infections
North Country Healthcare, an alliance of three critical‑access hospitals in New Hampshire, launched the staff‑driven "Lines and Drains" project using its Meditech Expanse EHR to standardize catheter documentation and create real‑time performance dashboards. By redesigning workflows, linking orders to worklists,...
By Healthcare IT News (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 18, 2026
ECL Targets AI Data Centers with Fuel-Agnostic Power Platform
ECL unveiled FlexGrid, a power‑agnostic platform that lets modular data centers draw electricity from hydrogen, natural gas, renewables or diesel. The system is designed for AI training and inferencing workloads, allowing operators to start with modest 2‑10 MW grid connections and...
By Network World (sitewide)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Why District Leaders Are Rethinking Education Research and Policy
District leaders are confronting tighter budgets and limited margins for error, prompting a shift toward embedding education research and development (R&D) directly into district operations. Initiatives like Digital Promise's League of Innovative Schools provide real‑time data tools and collaborative networks...
By EdSurge
News•Feb 18, 2026
Pakistan Super App for Gov’t Services, Document Verification Advances Toward Launch
Pakistan’s government is set to launch a mobile "Super App" that will consolidate public services, document verification, and digital payments into a single platform. The initiative builds on NADRA’s National Digital Identity system and the existing Pak ID app, leveraging...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 18, 2026
NewCo Boom Shows No Signs of Slowing
The NewCo model, where Asian biotech assets are spun out into Western start‑ups backed by Western capital, surged in 2025 with 13 new companies—more than double the six disclosed in 2024. Early 2026 already sees three additional launches, including Kidswell...
By BioCentury
News•Feb 18, 2026
VCU Health on Hospital-at-Home and RPM Governance
VCU Health, Virginia’s first hospital‑at‑home (HaH) provider, is showcasing its digital‑health journey at HIMSS 2026. Director David Collins will detail how lessons from the adult HaH and remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs shaped a governance framework for a new NICU RPM...
By MobiHealthNews (HIMSS Media)
News•Feb 18, 2026
PFM Partners up with DebtBook
PFM announced a partnership with DebtBook to embed artificial‑intelligence capabilities into public‑sector treasury operations, leveraging PFM's Synario financial‑modeling platform alongside DebtBook's debt‑management suite. The alliance aims to automate cash‑flow, leasing and investment tracking, freeing municipal finance teams to focus on...
By The Bond Buyer (municipal finance)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Skills-Focussed Indian Business School Set for University Status
Master’s Union, a Gurugram‑based business and technology school, has received a Letter of Intent from the Haryana government to become a state private university. The institution plans to open a 10‑acre, LEED‑certified campus in phases, with the first phase slated...
By The PIE News
News•Feb 18, 2026
‘The Future Is About Fixing Business Problems:’ New Charter CEO On AI‑Native MSP Strategy
New Charter Technologies is reshaping the managed services provider (MSP) model by embedding AI into its core operations, turning reactive support into automated, self‑healing processes. The company recently hired Microsoft veteran Michelle Curtis as chief revenue officer to drive a...
By CRN (US)
News•Feb 18, 2026
House Bill Gives Facilities Tax Breaks for Improving IAQ
A bipartisan House bill, dubbed the Airborne Act, would grant commercial building owners tax credits for indoor‑air‑quality (IAQ) assessments and HVAC or filtration upgrades. Credits start at $1 per square foot for assessments, $5 per square foot for filter upgrades...
By Facilities Dive
News•Feb 18, 2026
Williams-Sonoma to Test Ads in ChatGPT
Williams‑Sonoma has joined OpenAI’s ad pilot, becoming one of the first retailers to test sponsored placements inside ChatGPT. The experiment will surface high‑end home‑goods ads to free and Go users as they ask product‑related questions, while paid subscribers remain ad‑free....
By Retail Dive
News•Feb 18, 2026
Our Community Network Map Now Shows Tribal Networks Across the United States
The Institute for Local Self‑Reliance unveiled an upgraded Community Network Map that now includes Tribal broadband providers. The interactive tool identifies 82 active Tribal Internet Service Providers across the United States, displaying population size, business model, network links, and whether...
By Community Networks (ILSR) — Broadband Bits
News•Feb 18, 2026
Don’t Run From Scary Times. Here’s How AI Helps You Prioritize What Really Counts
Amid economic uncertainty, the article urges businesses to double down on core strengths and customer relationships, using AI as a strategic ally. It highlights how AI can surface top‑performing products, personalize marketing, and provide real‑time data to guide decisions. By...
By Entrepreneur
News•Feb 18, 2026
Microscopic Mirrors for Future Quantum Networks: A New Way to Make High-Performance Optical Resonators
Harvard SEAS researchers have introduced a micro‑fabrication technique that creates some of the smallest, smoothest mirrors ever made for photon control. By thermally oxidizing silicon, stripping the oxide, and applying a stress‑engineered dielectric stack, the film buckles into a precisely...
By Phys.org (Quantum Physics News)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Practical Guidance for Drafting and Reviewing IP Indemnification Clauses
Intellectual property indemnification clauses are a focal point of commercial contract negotiations because infringement claims can generate hefty financial losses and operational disruption. The article breaks down the core elements—exclusions, remedies, defense control, scope, and covered claims—and then offers role‑specific...
By JD Supra – Legal Tech
News•Feb 18, 2026
Frist Cressey Ventures Raises $425M Fund to Invest in AI-Native Care
Frist Cressey Ventures closed an oversubscribed $425 million Fund IV, lifting its assets under management close to $1 billion. The new fund zeroes in on early‑stage, AI‑native healthcare companies that can reshape care delivery. Strategic limited partners such as Cigna, MedStar Health and...
By HIT Consultant
News•Feb 18, 2026
EMudhra Self-Certified as MOSIP System Integrator for Digital ID Projects at Scale
Indian digital‑ID specialist eMudhra has completed self‑certification as a Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) system integrator, joining the MOSIP Marketplace. The certification confirms its software and hardware meet MOSIP’s rigorous technical, operational and security standards, enabling it to deliver...
By Biometric Update
News•Feb 18, 2026
AppsFlyer Talks Buyer Signals, Player Targeting and Staying Legally Compliant
At Pocket Gamer Connects London 2026, AppsFlyer executives Edik Mitelman and Adam Smart unveiled a data‑collaboration platform that taps consumers' real‑world credit‑card spend to identify high‑value gaming audiences. By partnering with Mastercard and other financial institutions, the firm can segment...
By PocketGamer.biz
News•Feb 18, 2026
NORD Launches Digital Twin Technology to Accelerate System Development
NORD Drivesystems has introduced a digital‑twin solution through its myNORD online portal, leveraging the Functional Mock‑up Interface (FMI) standard to generate simulation models of fully configured drive systems. Engineers can now perform virtual commissioning, testing drive concepts early and adjusting...
By Robotics 24/7
News•Feb 18, 2026
SkyGrid, Wisk Aero Propose New Class of Flight Rules to Enable Automated AAM Operations
SkyGrid and Wisk Aero released a white paper detailing Automated Flight Rules (AFR) and a new Class X low‑altitude airspace to enable scalable urban air mobility (UAM). The proposal builds on a 2025 concept of operations, shifting from high‑level guidance to...
By Urban Air Mobility News
News•Feb 18, 2026
Are We Entering an Era in Which Engagement Is As Important as the Promotion Itself?
Promotions are evolving from simple price cuts to interactive experiences that require customer participation. Leading online casinos and e‑commerce giants like Shein and AliExpress now embed daily spin games, resource‑management mini‑games, and scarcity‑driven challenges into their offers. These engagement mechanics...
By Retail Focus (UK)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Loman AI Expands POS Partnerships with SpotOn
Loman AI announced a new partnership with SpotOn, extending its voice‑AI phone answering service to another leading restaurant point‑of‑sale platform. The integration lets the AI pull real‑time menu, reservation and inventory data directly from the POS, enabling more natural, accurate...
By Food On Demand
News•Feb 18, 2026
Marlink Integrates Microsoft ExpressRoute for Managed Cloud Connectivity
Marlink announced that it will deliver direct, secure global access to Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 through the Microsoft ExpressRoute program. The service uses Marlink’s multi‑orbit satellite network and global Points of Presence to provide private, dedicated circuits that bypass...
By SatNews
News•Feb 18, 2026
Valid8 IP
Valid8 IP Ltd provides secure client‑identification and verification services to claims‑management, insolvency, CMC and legal firms. Its platform delivers multi‑bureau credit reports, AML/KYC checks and vehicle‑data lookups via a consent‑driven portal or API integration. The company is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, PCI DSS 4...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Smart Retail Is Transforming Small Farm Shops
Stonehills Farm in East Yorkshire has introduced RFID‑enabled fridges and freezers that let customers unlock units, pay instantly, and trigger real‑time stock monitoring via a mobile app. This smart retail model replaces traditional honesty boxes with automated vending, preserving product...
By Retail Focus (UK)
News•Feb 18, 2026
FDA to Review Moderna’s Flu Jab on Agency Pivot
The FDA has reversed its earlier refusal and will now evaluate Moderna’s mRNA‑1010 seasonal flu vaccine using a two‑track approach: a full Biologics License Application review for adults 50‑64 and an accelerated approval pathway for those 65 and older, contingent...
By Pharmaceutical Technology (GlobalData)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Warren Targets Dimon for Help on Interest Rate Caps
Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon urging his public support for the Empowering States’ Rights to Protect Consumers Act, which would let states re‑impose credit‑card interest‑rate caps on national banks. The legislation seeks to restore the...
By Banking Dive
News•Feb 18, 2026
In Digital-First Era, NJ Librarians Demand More Affordable E-Books
New Jersey librarians and lawmakers have introduced a bill to curb restrictive e‑book licensing agreements that force libraries to pay three to five times the consumer price and limit checkout cycles. The legislation would ban contracts that restrict lending frequency,...
By Route Fifty — Finance (section)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Nova-Institut Reports Global Bio-Based Polymer Market to Rise 11% Annually Until 2030
The nova‑Institut report shows bio‑based polymers reached 4.5 million tonnes in 2025, representing about 1 % of total polymer output. Production is projected to grow at an 11 % compound annual growth rate through 2030, potentially doubling the market share to 2 %. Capacity...
By CompositesWorld
News•Feb 18, 2026
How Reward Systems Boost Customer Retention in Mobile Apps
Retailers are pivoting from acquisition to retention as mobile apps become the primary consumer channel, with users spending over 85% of their time in apps. A modest 5‑6% lift in app retention can translate into profit gains of 25% to...
By Retail Focus (UK)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Dataminr Report: Cyber Risk Shifted in 2025 with Increased Threat Actor Activity and Mega-Loss Events
Dataminr’s 2026 Cyber Threat Landscape Report shows a dramatic shift in cyber risk during 2025, with threat‑actor alerts soaring 225% year‑over‑year. Identity‑based intrusions now account for nearly 30% of attacks, driven by an 84% rise in infostealer malware and AI‑enhanced...
By SC Media
News•Feb 18, 2026
Medline Addresses Bed Fire Risk Linked to Death
Medline is revising usage instructions for its home‑care adjustable beds after the FDA documented safety incidents involving hand‑control pendants that sparked, melted or ignited, and entrapment hazards from third‑party accessories. The agency recorded 12 injuries and two deaths—one fire‑related and...
By MedTech Dive