AI in Business
Crayon Joins Forces with Alibaba Cloud: A Game-Changer for Multi-Cloud Strategies
In a major development for the cloud services landscape, Crayon, a leading multi-cloud advisor, has been named the global partner of Alibaba Cloud, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in cloud optimization. This strategic partnership enables Crayon to integrate and optimize the secure, cutting-edge technology of Alibaba Cloud alongside other major cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Oracle Cloud. This collaboration ensures that businesses can make informed, strategic decisions as they embark on their cloud journeys.
Powered_by Agency Launches Virtual SE: Revolutionizing Pre-Sales Engineering for SaaS Companies
In a bold move set to revolutionize the pre-sales engineering landscape for SaaS companies, Powered_by Agency has launched Virtual SE—the world’s first AI-powered pre-sales engineering agent. Designed specifically for modern SaaS companies, Virtual SE acts as a digital systems engineer, automating technical sales interactions to deliver faster, more efficient customer engagements and drive business growth. By leveraging the latest advancements in voice AI agents and large language models, Virtual SE seamlessly integrates into sales workflows to optimize pre-sales processes, improve qualification rates, and accelerate deal cycles.
Sidhanta Panigrahy on Strategic System Integration and the Future of Cybersecurity
In an enlightening interview on Xraised, cybersecurity and digital transformation leader Sidhanta Panigrahy explores the pivotal role of strategic system integration in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Drawing from his extensive experience with top cybersecurity companies like Barracuda Networks and Okta, Panigrahy offers valuable insights into how seamless integration of systems is essential for enhancing operational agility, fostering innovation, and improving cyber resilience. He also highlights how this integration is driving businesses to move beyond traditional security silos and embrace more unified, responsive defense models.
Make Launches AI Agents for Smarter, Adaptive Workflow Automation
In a major leap forward for no-code automation, Make has announced the launch of Make AI Agents, now available in beta. As a visual-first automation platform trusted by over 200,000 businesses worldwide, Make enables teams to connect apps, systems, and data through flexible workflows. The latest release pushes automation boundaries even further by introducing AI-powered agents that make real-time decisions, enabling businesses to automate complex processes with unprecedented intelligence and agility. By leveraging natural language understanding and contextual reasoning, Make AI Agents eliminate the limitations of rule-based logic. They adjust on the fly, respond to dynamic business conditions, and drive decision-making autonomously—transforming traditional automation into an adaptive, AI-driven system.
SparkBeyond Launches Always-Optimized AI Platform for KPI Impact
Amid the rising demand for actionable, data-driven decisions, SparkBeyond has launched Always-Optimized—a next-generation AI platform that automatically uncovers insights and prescribes actions to optimize enterprise KPIs. While much of the AI ecosystem has focused on unstructured data, SparkBeyond addresses a critical market gap by bringing Generative AI capabilities to structured enterprise data, where over 80% of business value remains untapped. Always-Optimized is powered by SparkBeyond’s decade-refined Hypothesis Engine, enabling continuous learning, automated insight discovery, and business-ready recommendations. This platform is designed to transform how enterprises monitor and enhance performance across business units—from customer retention to manufacturing output.
OpenText Cloud Editions 25.2 Powers Enterprise AI & Digital Workflows
In today’s rapidly transforming business landscape, information management is at the core of innovation, automation, and efficiency. OpenText™, a global leader in Information Management, continues to lead this evolution with the release of its latest flagship solution—OpenText Cloud Editions 25.2. This release exemplifies OpenText’s commitment to creating a digital labor force that enhances human potential and drives enterprise-wide transformation. With its expansive suite of Business Clouds, Business AI, and Business Technology—including advanced cybersecurity—OpenText enables organizations to automate intelligently, operate securely, and innovate with speed. As Mark J. Barrenechea, CEO & CTO of OpenText, notes, “The new digital labor force completes work faster, more accurately, and frees up human talent to drive growth, innovation and efficiencies.”
Priyanshu Sharma of ByteBrain Champions Responsible AI for a Human-Centric Future
Priyanshu Sharma, the co-founder of Sheridan-based AI consulting firm ByteBrain, is gaining national recognition for blending technical expertise with ethical rigor in a field often dominated by unchecked automation. Sharma’s unique approach aims to create AI solutions that empower people rather than replace them, with a strong emphasis on transparency, fairness, and accountability. Under Sharma’s leadership, ByteBrain has been pioneering a new direction for artificial intelligence—one that aligns machine performance with human values. The company serves a wide range of clients, from U.S. government agencies to Fortune 500-adjacent firms, providing custom-built AI solutions that balance operational efficiency with responsibility.
Elm AI Raises $2 Million to Revolutionize Supply Chain Sustainability with AI
Elm AI, an AI-driven platform spun out from Cornell University, has raised $2 million in an oversubscribed funding round. This round was led by Beta Boom Fund and Working Capital Fund, with participation from several investors including Boro Capital Partners, Very Serious Ventures, Gorges Ventures, The Bond Collective, and Textbook Ventures. The funding will accelerate the company’s mission to improve sustainability and operational performance across global supply chains. In an era of evolving regulatory standards and rising operational costs, global enterprises are struggling with supplier due diligence and compliance management. Elm AI aims to transform this space with AI-powered solutions that streamline the analysis of supplier documentation and provide actionable insights rapidly and cost-effectively.
Incident.io Raises $62 Million in Series B to Revolutionize Incident Management with AI
Incident.io, the end-to-end incident management platform trusted by major engineering teams at companies like Netflix, Linear, Ramp, and Etsy, has secured $62 million in Series B funding. This new round, led by Insight Partners and supported by Index Ventures and Point Nine Capital, brings the total funding raised by the company to over $96 million. Incident.io is set to usher in a new era of AI-powered incident response, addressing the increasing complexity and speed of software development. With the rise of AI in software development, incident.io is integrating AI agents that work alongside engineers to diagnose, investigate, and resolve incidents in real time. This shift is critical as operational risks grow with faster code deployment.