2026

Artificial intelligence has become nearly synonymous with supply chain transformation. Organizations are using AI to forecast demand, optimize inventory, monitor shipments, automate quality inspections, classify products, and identify compliance issues. Individually, these applications deliver measurable improvements. Yet many organizations continue to experience costly disruptions despite investing heavily in AI, and the reason is surprisingly simple….

Tech Mahindra announced on October 6, 2026, an expansion of its agentic AI readiness through its partnership with Google Cloud, scaling hands-on Gemini Enterprise capabilities across its global workforce with a workshop program reaching more than 12,500 associates worldwide. Readiness Expansion Tech Mahindra, a provider of AI-powered digital transformation and technology consulting solutions to enterprises…

Infor unveiled an expanded Infor Industry AI architecture and the next evolution of Infor Velocity Suite on October 6, 2026, alongside new global research in which 68% of surveyed business decision-makers said off-the-shelf AI does not adequately address their industry’s specific needs. The announcement, datelined Orlando, Florida, coincided with Infor Velocity Week 2026, hosted in…

A company’s cash has two jobs: stay available for the next payment and earn something while it waits. Spiko is building the infrastructure to make those jobs work together, with software deciding when money should remain liquid and when it can be put to work. The London- and Paris-based fintech has announced a $90 million…

Sushil Kumar, CEO of Cyara is an experienced enterprise software executive and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of leadership across artificial intelligence, DevOps, cloud infrastructure, product strategy, and software testing. He joined Cyara as CEO in December 2025, following his role as co-founder and CEO of RelicX.ai, where he built a generative AI-powered, intent-based…

MIT is launching a new strategic initiative today: MIT for America, which seeks to strengthen STEM education nationally, at many levels of learning.  Addressing a critical national need, the initiative ranges across STEM fields and will engage students from kindergarten through community college, preparing them to live and work in a world increasingly shaped by…

Serval has acquired Ensignia, a software supply chain security startup, and appointed its founder and CEO, Sam Stewart, as Serval’s Head of Security. The transaction brings Ensignia’s focus on trusted code, dependencies, and build pipelines into an AI-native enterprise service management company that is expanding beyond IT support. Financial terms were not disclosed. The combination…

Torch Systems has raised $11.5 million in total funding as it expands an AI-powered monitoring platform for outdoor infrastructure. The Lafayette, California-based company said the financing includes $9.5 million in equity from Khosla Ventures, Abstract, Construct Capital and Starship Ventures, plus $2 million in venture debt from Silicon Valley Bank. Torch plans to use the…

Applied Materials announced on October 6, 2026 that it is working with Intel to accelerate development of chipmaking innovations for next-generation transistors, interconnects and advanced packaging technologies. The collaboration links Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley with Intel’s research and development campus in Hillsboro, Oregon, with the stated aim of shortening the time-to-market of advanced…

Precisely on October 6, 2026 announced the immediate availability of Precisely AI Studio, a curated collection of ready-made AI apps, agents, and skills for building AI solutions, with new users able to sign up for a free trial. What AI Studio Includes Assets in AI Studio work with AI tools including Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and…