>More than half of the software purchased by companies today could eventually be replaced by AI, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch said in an interview with CNBC. The statement comes at a time when software stocks are under pressure due to concerns that AI will undermine SaaS business models. According to Mensch, a major shift

As a large provider of technology services operating in multiple industries, Infosys is one of the names that quickly come to mind when decision-makers consider possible providers of consultation on and practical implementation of any AI project – discrete or organisation-wide. Infosys delivers these services through its Topaz Fabric, leveraging its partnerships with specific AI

For leaders in the financial sector, the experimental phase of generative AI has concluded and the focus for 2026 is operational integration. While early adoption centred on content generation and efficiency in isolated workflows, the current requirement is to industrialise these capabilities. The objective is to create systems where AI agents do not merely assist

At a glance Microsoft Research publishes breakthrough in Nature on glass-based data storage that could preserve information for 10,000 years.  New technique extends technology from expensive fused silica to ordinary borosilicate glass found in kitchen cookware.  Innovations enable faster parallel writing, simplified readers (one camera instead of three), and easier manufacturing.  Phase voxel method requires only a single laser pulse,

Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure company Orq.ai has introduced its AI Router as a standalone product, signalling a shift in how enterprises are thinking about large language model (LLM) orchestration, cost control and sovereignty. More models, more problems As organisations move from pilot projects to production-grade AI systems, the complexity of managing multiple models is increasing. New

Render has raised $100 million in an extension of its Series C, valuing the company at $1.5 billion and bringing total funding to $258 million. The round was led by Georgian, which also led the original Series C, and drew significant participation from all major existing backers: Addition, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and 01

Temporal has closed a $300 million Series D financing round at a $5 billion valuation. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and joined by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sapphire Ventures. Existing investors Sequoia Capital, Index, Tiger, GIC, Madrona, and Amplify also participated, signaling continued confidence in the company’s direction. The raise marks one

ChipAgents has closed an oversubscribed $50 million Series A1 round, bringing its total funding to $74 million. The round was led by Matter Venture Partners, a TSMC-backed HardTech venture firm, with participation from existing investors Bessemer Venture Partners, Micron, MediaTek, and Ericsson. As part of the deal, Wen Hsieh, Founding Managing Partner of Matter Venture

Inaugural Customer Conference showcases the Kipu Helix Intelligent Operating System, reshaping how behavioral health organizations scale, operate, and deliver care As artificial intelligence redefines what’s possible in healthcare, Kipu brings that transformation directly to behavioral health leaders. Today, the company announced Elevate 2026 — the Kipu Customer Conference — a curated executive forum designed to

The move to the country’s leading tech hub follows a year of accelerated growth and 190% enterprise expansion Drata, the leading agentic trust management platform, today announced the opening of its new San Francisco headquarters, signaling a long-term investment in customers, talent, and the trust ecosystem. The milestone follows on the heels of Drata’s five-year