2026 stories - Page 32

NiCE to acquire Cognigy for USD $955 million, combining AI platforms to enhance global customer experience with advanced conversational AI solutions.

Avalanche partners with Team1 to launch a USD $100,000 grant supporting India's young Web3 developers through funding and mentorship programmes.

Vertiv is set to acquire Great Lakes Data Racks for USD $200 million, enhancing its AI-ready infrastructure solutions in the data centre sector.

Only 6% of SSH servers support post-quantum encryption, leaving vital data at risk amid growing quantum computing threats, finds Forescout research.

QorusDocs reports 360% rise in AI use for proposal management and acquires UK firm Shark Finesse to enhance revenue enablement solutions.

Research reveals flexible work and mental health support top employees' priorities for 2026, urging firms to align budgets with actual workforce needs.

Qualtrics enhances its global Partner Network to boost experience management, offering new tracks, tiers, and investment to accelerate shared growth and customer impact.

EC-Council's CEH Hall of Fame 2025 report reveals how ethical hackers worldwide boost careers, salaries, and security expertise amid rising cyber threats.

TCS reported USD $7,421m revenue in Q1 FY26, highlighting gains in AI and cybersecurity despite a slight year-on-year revenue decline.

DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.

CubeMatch has acquired a stake in UK consultancy DVCP as part of a phased full takeover, aiming to expand its UK reach in financial services consultancy by 2026.

Global 3D printer market grew 5% in Q1 2025, driven by a 22% surge in entry-level sales amid tariff fears, while high-end segments faced decline and uncertainty.

Capgemini will acquire WNS for USD $3.3 billion, aiming to lead the AI-driven business process services market by year-end, pending approvals.

Genesys launches Cloud AI Studio with AI Guides, enabling firms to build scalable, ethical virtual agents for complex customer interactions without coding.

The Mariinsky Theatre unveiled Mandragora, the world's first opera created with artificial intelligence, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.

Lenovo ranks eighth in Gartner's 2025 Supply Chain Top 25, climbing two places thanks to AI-driven efficiency and global digital transformation.

Nureva launches its HDX pro audio series for large hybrid spaces, offering adaptive voice lift and AI integration for seamless conferencing and assistive listening.

Vertiv launches a 142kW cooling and power design for NVIDIA GB300, boosting AI data centre efficiency with digital simulation and Adaptable cooling.

Guardian agent technologies are set to capture 15% of the AI market by 2030, ensuring secure and trustworthy AI interactions, says Gartner.

Pax8 will launch a Managed Intelligence Toolkit by 2026, helping MSPs guide SMBs in adopting AI-driven automation using Microsoft technologies.