Why the summit matters now Mass customization is no longer a niche offering; more than 50 % of manufacturers already provide tailored products, and the majority anticipate a surge in demand over the next few years. That shift introduces complexity across engineering, sales, production, and service functions, forcing companies to manage larger configuration data sets while... Read More
Hippo Holdings (NYSE: HIPO) announced on April 8, 2026 that it is rolling out a fully automated, AI‑centric claims pipeline anchored by a conversational voice agent called “Clara from Claims.” The move marks a decisive shift from legacy, manual claim intake toward a unified, data‑rich platform that blends large‑language‑model (LLM) capabilities with traditional underwriting logic. From Phone Trees... Read More
Genpact (NYSE:G), a global provider of advanced technology and process‑intelligence services, announced a strategic partnership with Parallel Web Systems, a Silicon Valley startup building AI‑native web agents. The collaboration centers on Parallel’s API‑driven web‑search platform, which Genpact will embed into its enterprise solutions to streamline information retrieval across insurance and sales operations. Why the integration... Read More
Oracle has been positioned as a Leader in both the Discrete and Process Industries Magic Quadrant reports, underscoring its AI‑driven supply‑chain suite. Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Planning (SCM) earned a Leader rating in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions for both Discrete Industries and Process Industries. The analyst firm cited the... Read More
Gurobi Optimization, LLC – a long‑standing provider of high‑performance mathematical optimization software – announced a comprehensive visual and verbal brand overhaul. The refresh aims to clarify how the Gurobi Optimizer fits into modern AI workflows that move beyond prediction to actual decision execution. From Insight to Action While AI models generate forecasts and recommendations, the... Read More
Infosys, a global AI‑first consulting and technology services firm, announced a strategic collaboration with Harness, the creator of the AI Software Delivery Platform™, aimed at fast‑tracking the deployment of agentic AI solutions across complex enterprise environments. The partnership, revealed on April 7, 2026, merges Infosys’s Topaz Fabric and Cobalt cloud suites with Harness’s delivery intelligence to... Read More
Optimove, the creator of the Positionless Marketing suite and a leading player‑engagement platform for iGaming and sports‑betting operators, announced an agreement to acquire Smartico, the firm that introduced gamified CRM marketing to the online gambling sector. The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, is slated to close in the coming weeks. Market backdrop The... Read More
Teradata (NYSE: TDC) has been added to the 2026 AI 100 list compiled by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company. The recognition places the data‑warehousing and analytics firm among a select group of vendors that CRN deems leaders in artificial‑intelligence across cloud, infrastructure, edge, software, data, analytics, and security. From Pilot to Production Teradata’s appearance on the... Read More
The AI 100 List: A Barometer for Channel‑Focused AI Vendors CRN’s AI 100 is an annual ranking that spotlights vendors operating at the forefront of artificial intelligence across cloud, infrastructure, edge, software, data, analytics, and security. Selections are made by a panel of CRN editors who evaluate each company’s AI portfolio, commitment to innovation, and ability to... Read More
