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Conversational AI Reshapes Retail Engagement

AI-Powered Conversational Commerce Is Replacing Broadcast Retail Messaging, Infobip Study Finds

BusinesswireJuly 20, 2026July 20, 202606 mins

The retail industry’s long-standing reliance on one-way customer notifications is giving way to AI-powered conversational engagement, according to new insights from cloud communications platform Infobip and research firm Retail Economics. As consumer expectations for personalized digital experiences continue to rise, retailers are increasingly being pushed toward conversational AI platforms that enable two-way interactions across messaging…

AI Drives Mortgage POS Software Market Growth

Mortgage Point-of-Sale Software Market to Reach $2.31 Billion by 2032 as AI Reshapes Digital Lending

GlobeNewswireJuly 20, 2026July 29, 202606 mins

Artificial intelligence is becoming a defining force in the evolution of mortgage lending, with new market research forecasting sustained growth for mortgage point-of-sale (POS) software as lenders accelerate digital transformation initiatives. According to a new report from ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global Mortgage Point-of-Sale Software Market is projected to grow from USD 1.14 billion in 2026 to…

Tencent Cloud AI‑Powered OTT Platform Launch

Tencent Cloud and Rockstreamer Launch AI‑Powered OTT Platform for Emerging Markets

PR NewswireJuly 20, 2026July 20, 202604 mins

Tencent Cloud and Rockstreamer Launch AI‑Powered OTT Platform for Emerging Markets — the Hong Kong‑based cloud giant and Bangladesh‑focused streaming specialist announced a strategic partnership to deliver a cloud‑native, AI‑enhanced over‑the‑top (OTT) solution that targets telecom operators, broadcasters, and digital platforms across emerging economies. The partnership and its technology stack The collaboration marries Tencent Cloud’s global infrastructure, artificial‑intelligence…

Omni HR MCP Integration Brings Live HR Data to AI Assistants

Omni HR Unveils MCP Integration, Letting Enterprise AI Assistants Directly Query Live HR Data

PR NewswireJuly 20, 2026July 20, 202605 mins

Omni HR announced today that its new MCP (Multi‑Connector Platform) integration lets popular generative AI assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor read and act on live employee data without exposing any additional permissions. The native connector, rolled out in early‑access for existing customers, embeds the AI‑driven workflow directly into the HR platform’s unified data layer,…

Hut 8 Locks $9.8 B AI Data‑Center Lease

PR NewswireJuly 20, 2026July 20, 202605 mins

Hut 8 Locks $9.8 B AI Data‑Center Lease – The Texas‑based energy‑infrastructure firm announced a 15‑year, $9.8 billion lease for an additional 352 MW of AI compute capacity at its Beacon Point campus, effectively doubling the tenant’s footprint to 704 MW and marking the first fully commercialized gigawatt‑scale AI data center in the United States. Hut 8 Corp. (Nasdaq: HUT, TSX: HUT)…