Why the appointment matters Xoriant’s board addition is more than a symbolic nod to AI expertise; it places a leader who has overseen the infrastructure that powers Microsoft’s most widely used generative‑AI services directly into the company’s strategic decision‑making. Van Vliet’s portfolio includes the model‑training and inference layers that support Azure Foundry Models, a core component…
Whatfix – the AI‑native platform that helps enterprises adopt technology – released the results of a Forrester Consulting‑commissioned study on March 31, 2026. The research, which surveyed 335 senior decision‑makers (directors and above) across North America, Europe, APAC and India, indicates that a typical midsized organization of roughly 1,000 employees stands to forfeit about $10.9 million each year…
Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) announced a strategic partnership with ParkourSC, a specialist in AI‑native Decision Intelligence, to deliver a cloud‑native, AI‑enhanced digital supply‑chain suite for enterprises worldwide. The collaboration focuses on sectors where temperature control and regulatory compliance are critical—chiefly pharmaceuticals and cold‑chain logistics—but the architecture is designed to scale across a broad range of…
Enterprises are racing to embed generative AI into their content pipelines, and a new alliance between two seasoned players may accelerate that shift. On March 30, 2026, Kaltura—positioned as an “Agentic Digital Experience” provider—revealed a partnership with Descript, the AI‑driven audio‑and‑video editing platform. The collaboration unites Kaltura’s AI‑powered avatar and video‑generation suite with Descript’s script‑centric editing…
From Ride‑Hailing to Executive Transport Founded in 2011, Blacklane built a network of independent local chauffeur operators that can be booked through a mobile app or web portal. Today the service spans more than 500 cities in over 60 countries, positioning itself as the go‑to provider for corporate travelers and senior executives at multinational firms….
Vertiv’s Ironton expansion will lift liquid‑cooling output by roughly 45%, a move aimed at easing supply‑chain pressures for high‑density AI workloads. Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a long‑standing provider of critical digital infrastructure, disclosed a multi‑year investment plan that will see roughly $50 million poured into its Ironton, Ohio manufacturing site as well as its corporate campus in…
Financial institutions are under mounting pressure to modernize legacy analytics while navigating tighter regulatory scrutiny. In response, Matrix — a top‑10 global systems integrator known for large‑scale digital transformations — has broadened its collaboration with Dataiku, the “Platform for AI Success,” to cover the United States, Canada, and key Latin American markets. The move builds on a series of…
A Harris Poll commissioned by Collibra surveyed more than 300 U.S. technology decision‑makers between February 17‑24, 2026. The results paint a clear picture: enterprises are moving beyond pilot projects and seeking concrete standards for AI transparency, data verification, and regulatory compliance. Key Findings Spending on AI is set to rise. Eight‑in‑ten respondents (AI spend) say their organizations…
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) confirmed that Rafael Sotomayor, President and CEO of NXP Semiconductors, has been booked to speak at the upcoming COMPUTEX 2026. His session, slated for the afternoon of June 2 – the second day of the show – will be held on the second floor of the Taipei World Trade Center. Physical‑AI Takes Center…
