Algolia, the retrieval platform handling over 1.75 trillion queries annually and trusted by 18,000+ businesses, today unveiled Agent Studio, a new solution designed to make AI agents reliable, scalable, and ready for enterprise deployment.
A new evaluation led by LatticeFlow AI, in collaboration with SambaNova, demonstrates that open-source GenAI models, when properly protected, can meet or even exceed the security standards of closed models. The findings suggest these models are now suitable for enterprise deployment—even in highly regulated sectors such as financial services.
Cyberbit, a leader in hyper-realistic attack simulation and SOC readiness, has acquired RangeForce, a pioneer in cloud-based cyber ranges and scalable team exercises. The move creates one of the world’s most advanced operational cyber readiness platforms, blending AI-driven learning with real-world realism to prepare security teams for today’s relentless threats.
Obsidian Security, a leader in SaaS security, is unveiling SaaS AI agent defense, a first-of-its-kind solution aimed at controlling how autonomous AI agents access corporate SaaS applications. As enterprises rapidly adopt AI agents—ranging from Microsoft Copilot Studio to ChatGPT Enterprise—security gaps in SaaS environments have become a prime target for cyberattacks.
ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation, is doubling down on AI with a major GenAI release for its cloud-based ServiceDesk Plus platform. The update equips IT teams, end users, and process owners with smarter tools to speed up workflows, enhance productivity, and streamline service experiences.
Red Lobster, the world’s largest seafood restaurant chain, is turning up the dial on convenience with a new AI-powered phone ordering system powered by SoundHound AI (Nasdaq: SOUN). The rollout, spanning all Red Lobster locations, aims to transform how guests place takeout orders while giving in-restaurant staff more breathing room.
QuantumPath, the agentic media planning and buying platform designed “by traders, for traders,” has appointed industry veteran Jeffrey Hirsch as its new CEO. The move signals an aggressive push to bring QuantumPath’s AI-native platform to mid-market agencies and brands across North America.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) is making bold moves to become the backbone of the AI economy. With a multi-billion-dollar expansion already underway, the telecom giant plans to add 34 million new intercity fiber miles by 2028, bringing its total to 47 million miles. That’s enough fiber to wrap around the Earth nearly twice—and a clear signal that AI is driving network infrastructure like never before.
Posiflex Technology Inc., a global leader in Point of Sale (POS) systems and O2O solutions, and the top POS brand in the Middle East and Africa, is set to present its next-generation AI-enabled solutions at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 from October 13–17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Under the theme “Enabling the Future AI Economy with Smarter Business Solutions,” Posiflex will showcase innovations spanning self-service kiosks, contactless transactions, and mobile checkout devices—designed to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and accelerate business growth. Visitors can explore these solutions at Booth H15-E50.
