BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a provider of AI solutions for national security, announced a major balance-sheet improvement following the reduction of most of its outstanding convertible debt. The company is calling for redemption of its 6.00% Convertible Senior Secured Notes due 2029, effective January 16, 2026.
Azimuth AI, a California- and Hyderabad-based semiconductor innovator, has closed a new funding round led by Jetha Global, with participation from Moneta Ventures, AUM Ventures, and other investors. The fresh capital comes as the company prepares for large-scale deployment of its ARKA-GKT1 edge-AI System-on-Chip (SoC), designed for smart utilities, industrial infrastructure, and energy-efficient edge intelligence.
Ramen VR today announced the official launch of Aura, its AI-powered assistant and agent for Epic’s Unreal Engine, rolling out on January 2, 2026. Access is invite-only, with new users receiving a two-week free trial as the platform gradually expands availability.
iFLYTEK Co., Ltd., a global AI leader in speech and language technologies, is set to showcase its latest innovations at Pepcom Digital Experience! during CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Media attendees will get hands-on experience with iFLYTEK’s AI-powered speech recognition, real-time translation, and intelligent noise reduction, all designed to excel in high-noise, real-world environments.
STRADVISION, a global leader in AI-based vision perception for autonomous vehicles, joined forces with AMD at CES 2026 to demonstrate its SVNet MultiVision software running on the AMD Versal™ AI Edge Series Gen 2 platform. The showcase used AMD’s VEK385 Evaluation Kit as a technical reference environment, highlighting real-time, multi-camera perception for next-generation ADAS and automated driving applications.
In a move that underscores Europe’s push for homegrown AI in aerospace and defense, Destinus Group BV has finalized its acquisition of Zürich-based Daedalean AG in a CHF 180 million ($225 million) deal. Daedalean, known for its cutting-edge AI systems for aviation, will now serve as Destinus’ central hub for AI engineering, autonomy research, and advanced perception technologies.
Gartner has recognized Clari as a Leader and Salesloft as a Visionary in its first Magic Quadrant for Revenue Action Orchestration (RAO), highlighting both companies’ impact in AI-driven revenue solutions. The report underscores how Clari + Salesloft are shaping the next generation of Revenue AI platforms, combining unified data, actionable insights, and automated workflows.
Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security, has announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud, introducing integrated solutions that combine AI, cybersecurity, and data protection. The partnership aims to help enterprises protect sensitive information, meet compliance requirements, and unlock value from AI-ready data.
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) are joining forces with the launch of the Accenture Palantir Business Group, a dedicated collaboration aimed at helping enterprises accelerate AI and data-driven transformation. As part of the partnership, Accenture has been named a Palantir preferred global partner for enterprise transformation.
