Illumina’s Billion Cell Atlas expands as AI‑native drug developer Formation Bio becomes the latest member of the alliance, a move that could reshape AI‑driven drug discovery by giving researchers unprecedented single‑cell perturbation data to accelerate therapeutic development. Illumina adds a third AI partner San Diego‑based Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) announced on July 16, 2026 that Formation Bio joins the…
Monotype Imaging Inc. announced the beta release of its Monotype Enterprise MCP Connector, a tool that embeds brand‑compliant typography, licensing data, and production‑readiness checks into generative AI workflows such as Claude and Claude Design. The connector, built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard, aims to close the gap between creative AI output and corporate…
The race to build infrastructure for the next generation of AI isn’t just about adding more GPUs—it’s about cooling them efficiently. At WAIC 2026, MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation showcased a new portfolio of liquid-cooled AI servers and high-density rack solutions designed to support the industry’s transition from generative AI to agentic AI, where autonomous AI…
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a workplace staple, but knowing how to use it effectively remains a challenge for many organizations. Mastery Training Services is looking to close that skills gap with a new portfolio of AI-focused training courses aimed at helping employees use generative AI responsibly, securely, and productively. The workplace training provider has…
The era of annual penetration testing may be coming to an end. As AI coding assistants accelerate software development—and attackers increasingly use AI to discover vulnerabilities—security teams are finding that traditional pentesting schedules simply can’t keep up. Cybersecurity company Intruder is betting on continuous, AI-powered testing to close that gap. The exposure management platform has…
The AI infrastructure race in the Asia-Pacific region is heating up, and SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) has secured one of its largest wins yet. The Australian Neocloud provider announced a five-year cloud computing services agreement worth US$1.32 billion with an undisclosed global artificial intelligence lab. The contract will see Sharon AI deploy AI cloud…
STAMFORD, Conn., July 16, 2026 — To meet the increasing AI demands for computing power, the competition is intensifying among the Companies to Beat in the AI semiconductor vendor race, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. In the Company to Beat insights from Gartner, analysts have identified market-defining AI leaders across more than…
STAMFORD, Conn., July 16, 2026 — At least 15% of nations in volatile geopolitical regions will establish formal data embassy agreements by 2029 to ensure continuity of government services and operations, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. This reflects a notable shift from today’s baseline, where only a few nations have…
Hospitals across California are preparing for stricter workplace violence regulations, and Athena Security is positioning its AI-powered weapons detection platform as a key compliance solution. The physical security company announced that MLK Community Healthcare, a nonprofit healthcare system serving South Los Angeles, has deployed Athena’s Apollo 500 Weapons Detection System to strengthen security at hospital…
