2026 stories - Page 36

Mys Tyler's FitCheck tool, using diverse creators and fit algorithms, cuts fashion eCommerce returns to 5.9%, boosting shopper confidence and cutting costs.

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.

EDGNEX is investing USD $2.3 billion to build a 144 MW AI data centre in Jakarta, aiming for operation by December 2026 to boost Indonesia's digital growth.

Icetana AI inks a multi-year AUD $3.6 million deal with SoftBank Robotics to expand AI security software in Japan and Asia-Pacific.

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.

Klearcom projects 79% revenue growth in 2025, driven by AI innovations and plans to expand its global carrier network and market reach.

CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.

Visa launches AI-powered solutions and partnerships across Asia Pacific, aiming to transform digital commerce with secure, seamless payments and new innovations.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.

DreamWorks Animation has deepened its partnership with Lenovo, naming it preferred provider to boost film production with advanced computing solutions.

Finance leaders plan a sixfold rise in agentic AI use by 2026 to boost efficiency and accuracy amid growing economic volatility, says Wolters Kluwer survey.

Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.

Cisco joins Stargate UAE consortium to develop a 1 GW AI data centre in Abu Dhabi, partnering with G42, OpenAI, NVIDIA, and SoftBank Group.

Red Hat and Meta join forces to advance open source generative AI, enabling simpler deployment and promoting open standards for enterprise solutions.

Hitachi Vantara launches VSP 360, a unified data management platform with AI-driven tools to simplify hybrid cloud storage for enterprises of all sizes.

Red Hat unveils OpenShift Lightspeed, a generative AI assistant to simplify hybrid cloud app management, boosting efficiency across all user levels.

A global ICANN survey finds most marketing leaders see strong branding potential in gTLDs, though awareness and cost barriers remain ahead of 2026 application round.