Plotly has launched Dash Enterprise (DE) 5.6, a major upgrade that integrates advanced AI capabilities through Plotly AI. This update is designed to help data and AI teams build smarter, interactive, and scalable data applications faster. By enabling seamless workflows and leveraging generative AI, this release empowers professionals to transform analytics into actionable insights.
Pegasystems Inc., The Enterprise Transformation Company, has released research shedding light on workers’ perspectives toward agentic AI. The study reveals a mixed sentiment—while 57% of workers are inclined to use AI agents at work, concerns about reliability, quality, and trust hinder broader adoption.
Smartsheet, a leader in AI-enhanced work management solutions, has completed its acquisition by funds managed by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners in a deal valued at approximately $8.4 billion. The acquisition, which was first announced in September 2024 and approved by Smartsheet stockholders in December 2024, marks a new chapter for the company as it transitions to a privately held entity.
Postman, the world’s leading API collaboration platform, has unveiled the AI Agent Builder, a comprehensive suite designed to empower developers to build, test, and deploy intelligent agents effortlessly. By combining Large Language Models (LLMs), APIs, and workflows, Postman simplifies agent creation, accelerating innovation and enhancing business efficiency for developers globally.
Databricks, a leader in Data and AI, has finalized its Series J funding, raising $10 billion in equity and securing a $5.25 billion credit facility. This round, led by QIA and joined by strategic investors like Meta, positions Databricks to expand its AI product offerings, make acquisitions, and grow its global operations.
Doti AI, a cutting-edge Work AI platform, has raised $7 million in seed funding led by F2 Venture Capital, alongside notable angel investors Jared Kasner and Guy Flechter. The funding underscores Doti’s vision to transform enterprise knowledge access through real-time, secure AI-driven insights.
Lumina AI, a pioneer in CPU-optimized machine learning solutions, has launched PrismRCL 2.6.0, the latest iteration of its flagship software. This release introduces a groundbreaking feature: the LLM (Large Language Model) training parameter, which redefines the performance and efficiency of building foundation models. With this addition, Lumina AI cements its position as a leader in text-based AI innovation, offering unmatched speed and scalability without requiring expensive hardware accelerators.
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, e&, a global technology group, announced its collaboration with IBM to implement an end-to-end AI and Generative AI governance solution. Leveraging IBM’s watsonx.governance platform and consulting expertise, this initiative aims to enhance e&’s AI governance framework, promoting ethical, compliant, and transparent AI practices across its expanding ecosystem.
Nebius, a leader in cloud solutions for AI innovation, has announced the general availability of leading open-source text-to-image AI models through its Inference-as-a-Service platform, Nebius AI Studio. With models like Flux Schnell, Flux Dev by Black Forest Labs, and SDXL, Nebius is revolutionizing the creative process with high-quality, scalable, and cost-effective AI-driven image generation.
