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Quantexa Showcases How Decision Intelligence Powers the Next Generation of AI-Driven Organizations at QuanCon 2026

Leaders from global enterprises and government agencies demonstrate how context-driven intelligence and ecosystem collaboration are transforming organizations into decision-centric enterprises

Quantexa signs strategic partnership with Moody’s to advance AI-driven enterprise risk management  

LONDON, March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Quantexa, a global leader in Decision Intelligence, today will showcase platform and industry ecosystem innovations at QuanCon 2026, the company’s annual global customer and partner ecosystem event. The progress reinforces Quantexa’s vision for a new generation of AI-ready organizations powered by context, where data, analytics, AI, and humans combine to enable confident decisions across risk and compliance, growth, and operational transformation.

As enterprises tackle data fragmentation and accelerating AI adoption, Quantexa is advancing a unified approach to decision-making that helps them connect and maximize the value from disparate data, create real-world context, and operationalize trusted intelligence at scale.

“Organizations have always struggled with a lack of connected data, and now the advent of AI has highlighted the lack of context,” said Vishal Marria, Founder and CEO of Quantexa. “At QuanCon, we are introducing innovations and showcasing how enterprises are moving beyond data and analytics silos, toward truly connected, contextual decision-making. This is the foundation of trusted AI, resilient operations, and sustainable growth in the decade ahead.”

Accelerating the Shift to Context Powered Decision Intelligence
At QuanCon 2026, fresh off being recognized as a leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Decision Intelligence Platforms, the company will demonstrate platform capabilities designed to help organizations operationalize Decision Intelligence across industries, including banking, insurance, and the public sector.

Key themes include:

  • AI-Enabled Decision Intelligence: Expanding Quantexa’s AI capabilities to help organizations augment and automate complex decisions while maintaining transparency and trust.
  • Trusted Data Foundations: New solutions that unify fragmented enterprise data into connected networks powered by context, enabling more accurate insights and scalable AI adoption without the need for legacy MDM approaches.
  • Operational Decisioning at Scale: Enhancements that allow organizations to embed decision intelligence directly into workflows, accelerating time to value and business outcomes.


Strategic Partnership with Moody’s
Quantexa is also announcing a strategic partnership with Moody’s at the event, to help financial institutions better understand and manage risk in an increasingly complex global environment. Under the agreement, Quantexa will integrate its graph technology with Moody’s data to provide an updated view of people, companies, and relationships across the global business ecosystem. By combining trusted data with advanced contextual analytics, the partnership will embed decision-grade intelligence directly into workflows to help customers move from insights to actions with clarity and precision while maintaining trust, transparency, and regulatory confidence.

“A clear and holistic view of business relationships is essential for managing interconnected risks with consistency, accountability, and confidence,” said Andrew Bockelman, Head of Banking Solutions at Moody’s. “By expanding our partnership with Quantexa, we’re helping organizations move from fragmented risk views to a best-in-class enterprise-wide risk management framework.”

Partner Ecosystem Momentum Driving Global Adoption
Quantexa will also recognize strategic partners accelerating the adoption of Decision Intelligence worldwide, highlighting organizations delivering innovation, scalable solutions, and measurable customer impact across regions.

  • KPMG: Innovation Partner of the Year
    Advancing Decision Intelligence through next generation managed digital forensics and automated graph analytics, setting new standards for investigative speed, scale, and accuracy.
  • PwC: Growth Partner of the Year
    Driving strong global and regional momentum with industrialized solutions, cross-border collaboration, and scalable frameworks that expand enterprise adoption.
  • Deloitte: Americas Partner of the Year 2026
    Expanding Decision Intelligence across public and commercial sectors through deep technical expertise, strong regional leadership, and high-quality delivery at scale.
  • NTT Data Luweave: APAC Partner of the Year
    Enabling breakthrough market expansion in Japan and advancing adoption across APAC through trusted local delivery and strong ecosystem advocacy.
  • PwC: Quantexa EMEA Partner of the Year 2026
    Driving measurable impact and outstanding value for organizations across EMEA and accelerating adoption of Decision Intelligence through integrated, outcome-focused solutions.  


QuanCon: Shaping the Future of Decision Intelligence in the Era of AI
QuanCon 2026 brings together executives, technologists, and industry leaders from across the globe to explore how contextual data and AI are redefining enterprise transformation.

The event will stream live online at 11 a.m. EST (4 p.m. GMT) and will be available on demand for 90 days after the live event. To register, visit https://www.quancon.com/.

About Quantexa
Quantexa is a global data, analytics, and AI software company pioneering Decision Intelligence to help organizations make confident decisions with contextual data. Using the latest advancements in AI, our Decision Intelligence Platform transforms siloed data into connected, contextual insights to empower the shift from a data-driven to a decision-centric organization. Our customers use Quantexa technology to protect, optimize, and grow by solving complex challenges across the entire organization through modern data management, customer intelligence, KYC, financial and economic crime, risk, fraud, and security.

The Quantexa Decision Intelligence Platform enhances operational performance with over 90% more accuracy and 60 times faster analytical model resolution than traditional approaches. An independently commissioned Forrester TEI study found that customers achieved a 228% ROI over three years. Founded in 2016, Quantexa has over 900 employees and tens of thousands of users globally, working with billions of data points across the world. For more information, visit www.quantexa.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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SynaXG Proves the Art of the Possible with Fully Software-Defined AI-RAN on NVIDIA AI Aerial

BARCELONA, Spain and SINGAPORE, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SynaXG today announced major technical breakthroughs in AI-native radio access networks, demonstrating concurrent operation of 5G FR1, 5G FR2 and AI workloads on NVIDIA AI-RAN platform with real-time, policy-driven GPU orchestration. The results confirm that software-defined, AI-native RAN can deliver carrier-grade performance and continuous 24×7 operation, ready for commercial deployment.

SynaXG achieved carrier-grade 5G FR1 performance on a single NVIDIA GH200 platform. The system simultaneously operated 20 x 100MHz 5G NR cells, delivering more than 36Gbps of aggregated throughput with sub-10 millisecond latency, while supporting up to 1,200 connected user equipment per cell. These results validate that a fully software-defined AI-RAN running on accelerated computing infrastructure can match the performance of best-in-class commercial 5G deployments, while enabling AI workloads to run concurrently on the same shared platform without compromising network KPIs.

SynaXG also achieved the world’s first carrier-grade FR2 virtualized RAN implementation running concurrently with FR1 and AI workloads on a shared GPU platform. The system delivered high throughput with end-to-end latency as low as 5 milliseconds, meeting the performance requirements for dense urban and enterprise deployments. This milestone demonstrates that millimetre-wave RAN can be realized as a fully software-defined workload on accelerated infrastructure without compromising carrier-grade KPIs.

SynaXG’s real-time orchestration software dynamically allocates, and switches Multi-Instance GPU (MIG) partitions based on live RAN and AI key performance indicators. GPU resources are continuously rebalanced across FR1 for coverage, FR2 for capacity and AI workloads without service interruption, enabling deterministic RAN performance while maximizing infrastructure utilization.

The AI-RAN system operated continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, under sustained load, validating the stability, scalability and operational resilience required for carrier environments. The results confirm that NVIDIA GPU-accelerated AI-RAN can maintain predictable performance while adapting dynamically to changing traffic conditions and workload demand.

SynaXG’s AI-RAN platform is built on hardware and software stack leveraging NVIDIA AI Aerial platforms, enabling a software-defined, AI-native architecture that supports deterministic network performance alongside AI processing on shared GPU infrastructure.

Looking ahead, SynaXG is extending its AI-RAN platform to additional NVIDIA platforms, including NVIDIA DGX Spark, demonstrating the portability of its software-defined architecture. This write once, run anywhere approach across NVIDIA CUDA-based platforms accelerates innovation cycles and simplifies deployment at speed that has never been seen with traditional approaches.

In parallel, SynaXG continues to advance AI-for-RAN capabilities focused on network optimization and automation, spectral and energy efficiency, ISAC, distributed MIMO, ICIC, etc. SynaXG has been working with partners on AI agents that analyse real-time network conditions and service demand and take actions to enhance performance, energy efficiency and operational simplicity in AI-native networks.

“With the recent industry-leading breakthroughs, SynaXG has demonstrated that AI-RAN can deliver carrier-grade FR1 and FR2 performance with continuous 24×7 operation on shared NVIDIA AI infrastructure,” said Xin Huang, CEO of SynaXG. “Our software-defined approach enables operators and enterprises to deploy scalable, AI-native networks and are ready for commercial deployment.”

“Software-defined architecture is key to the next generation of wireless networks. SynaXG’s benchmark 5G performance on NVIDIA AI-RAN platform proves that operators and enterprises can achieve the flexibility and agility of cloud-native computing while maintaining carrier-grade throughput and performance per watt, required for commercial 5G services”, said Soma Velayutham, VP of AI and Telecoms, NVIDIA.

SynaXG will showcase these AI-RAN breakthroughs as part of the AI-RAN Alliance Working Group 2 demonstrations at AI-RAN Alliance booth Hall 2, 2E45 and at the SynaXG booth at Hall 5, 5F21 Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.

About SynaXG

SynaXG is a Singapore-based technology company pioneering AI-native radio access networks (AI-RAN). Its unified software platform integrates 5G RAN and AI capabilities on shared commercial hardware, enabling operators, hyperscalers and enterprises to deploy high-performance, energy-efficient, and monetizable AI-driven networks. SynaXG works closely with global ecosystem partners across silicon, cloud, RAN and AI to accelerate the transition toward 5G-Advanced and 6G architectures.
For more information, visit www.synaxg.com

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For additional context, see NVIDIA’s AI-RAN on its corporate blog.

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Saabsoft Launches Integrated Real Estate Technology Platform for Developers and Brokers in the UAE

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saabsoft Technologies, a leading Bitrix24 Partner UAE and recipient of the Best Bitrix24 Partner in the Middle East award, has announced the official launch of its fully integrated Real Estate Technology Platform designed to serve property developers and brokerage firms across Bitrix24 UAE and Bitrix24 Dubai markets.

The newly launched platform introduces a comprehensive Project Inventory App tailored specifically for real estate developers. The solution enables advanced 2D and 3D unit visualization, real-time inventory tracking, pricing management, availability control, and structured sales workflows — allowing developers to manage projects from launch through completion within a centralized system.

Complementing the inventory solution is Saabsoft’s customized Real Estate Finance Module, built to address the operational needs of property developers. The module includes instalments schedule management, revenue tracking, commission calculations, cash flow monitoring, and comprehensive financial reporting. A fully customized Executive Finance Dashboard provides real-time insights, empowering leadership teams with accurate data to support strategic decision-making.

For real estate brokers, Saabsoft offers its dedicated Listing App, enabling streamlined property management alongside customized KPI dashboards that track agent performance, deal pipelines, conversion ratios, and commission structures. This integrated approach ensures that brokerage operations, sales monitoring, and performance analytics are managed within one unified ecosystem.

A significant component of the announcement is Saabsoft’s technology partnership with Property Finder, one of the Middle East’s largest property portals. Through native integration developed by Saabsoft, clients can publish listings directly to Property Finder and other listing portals while automatically capturing qualified leads into Bitrix24. This eliminates manual data entry and consolidates portal leads, direct inquiries, and CRM activities into a single platform.

As part of its end-to-end digital transformation strategy, Saabsoft also provides Website Development services fully integrated with both the Project Inventory App and the Listing App. Developers and brokers can publish properties directly on their corporate websites while automatically routing inquiries into the same centralized Bitrix24 system. This ensures synchronized inventory management, unified lead capture, and complete operational visibility.

“Our goal is to provide companies with a real estate CRM more than a traditional one,” said Ashraf Soubhi, Managing Director of Saabsoft Technologies. “Through our expertise in Bitrix24 UAE and Bitrix24 Dubai implementations, we deliver a fully connected ecosystem that integrates project inventory, finance, listing portals, and website development into one powerful and scalable solution.”

Saabsoft currently serves more than 600 companies across the Middle East, delivering enterprise-grade digital transformation solutions across real estate, government, healthcare, and enterprise sectors.

With this announcement, Saabsoft reinforces its position as a leading real estate technology provider in the region, offering developers and brokers a comprehensive, single-platform solution that enhances efficiency, transparency, and long-term growth.


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Clicks Brings Communicator to New Markets with Localized Keyboard Layouts

LONDON, Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clicks Technology, today announced expanded language support for Clicks Communicator, introducing new localized keyboard layouts that bring the communication-focused Android smartphone to more users globally. The update reflects stronger-than-expected demand since opening reservations earlier this year, and reinforces the role of Communicator being purpose-built to help people communicate with confidence and take action on the go.

New keyboard layouts include French (AZERTY), German (QWERTZ), Korean and Arabic, enabling Communicator to better serve customers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

In response to strong global interest, Clicks extended the early bird window to March 15, giving customers in these markets the opportunity to take advantage of special pricing and bonuses.

Customers will configure their preferred keyboard layout, along with their Communicator color and back Covers, closer to shipping.

“Communicator reservations continue to exceed our most optimistic forecasts,” said Adrian Li Mow Ching, CEO at Clicks. “The response from customers around the world sends a strong signal that Communicator fills a gap for a phone purpose-built for communicating and taking action. Adding support for French (AZERTY), German (QWERTZ), Korean and Arabic keyboard layouts allows us to bring the Communicator experience to a larger and more diverse audience.”

Purpose-Built For Fast, Responsive Communications Over Time

Clicks also confirmed today that Communicator will be powered by the Dimensity 8300 (MT8883), a modern 4nm architecture that delivers a fast, responsive experience, with performance to spare.

As a smartphone purpose-built for doing, not doomscrolling, Communicator is designed to feel instant and responsive every time it’s picked up, empowering customers to take action on the go. Clicks selected the MT8883 platform to provide plenty of performance headroom while ensuring the experience continues to meet customer expectations over time.

“In building Clicks Communicator, every decision starts with the experience we want customers to have from a device purpose-built for communication,” said Jeff Gadway, Chief Marketing Officer at Clicks. “Strong early demand gave us the opportunity to step up to a more advanced platform that delivers smooth multitasking, consistent responsiveness and strong efficiency with performance to spare.”

The MT8883 platform also supports a long runway for Android and security updates, with software support planned through Android 20 and five years of security updates.

Pricing and Availability

Clicks Communicator will be available in Smoke, Clover, and Onyx at a special launch price of USD $499. Purchase your reservation before March 15 to lock in early bird pricing and priority access:

Clicks Communicator will begin shipping later this year.

Meet Clicks at MWC 2026
Clicks will be meeting with media, creators and partners at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, March 2-5. Media interested in briefings or hands-on demos can contact [email protected].

About Clicks Technology

Clicks Technology Ltd is a mobile company empowering people through purpose-built technology. After launching the Clicks Keyboard Case in 2024, Clicks has shipped over 100,000 keyboards for iPhone, Google Pixel and Motorola Razr, with customers in more than 100 countries. Introduced in 2026, Clicks Communicator and Clicks Power Keyboard enable people to cut through the noise and do more on the go. Founded by a team of creators and technologists with decades of experience at some of the world’s most well-known mobile brands, Clicks is passionate about building products to help people take action. For more information on Clicks, visit: clicks.tech.

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Clicks étend la distribution du Communicator sur le marché français

LONDRES, 27 févr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clicks Technology a annoncé aujourd'hui l'extension de la prise en charge linguistique du Clicks Communicator, avec l'introduction de nouvelles configurations de clavier localisées qui permettront à un plus grand nombre d'utilisateurs globalement de profiter de ce smartphone Android axé sur la communication. Cette mise à jour reflète une demande supérieure aux prévisions depuis l'ouverture des réservations en début d'année et renforce le rôle du Communicator, conçu pour aider les utilisateurs à communiquer avec assurance et agir où qu'ils se trouvent.

Les nouvelles dispositions de clavier comprennent le français (AZERTY), l'allemand (QWERTZ), l'arabe et le coréen, ce qui permet au Communicator de mieux servir ses clients en Europe, au Moyen-Orient et en Asie.

En réponse à l'intérêt porté, Clicks a prolongé la période de précommande jusqu'au 15 mars, offrant ainsi aux clients de ces nouveaux marchés la possibilité de bénéficier de prix spéciaux et autres bonus de lancement.

À l'approche de la date d'expédition, les acheteurs pourront choisir leur configuration de clavier préférée, ainsi que la couleur et les coques arrière de leur Communicator.

« Les réservations pour le Communicator continuent de dépasser nos prévisions les plus optimistes », a déclaré Adrian Li Mow Ching, PDG de Clicks. « La réaction de nos clients à travers le monde montre clairement que le Communicator comble un vide en tant que téléphone spécialement conçu pour communiquer et agir. L'ajout de la prise en charge des claviers français (AZERTY), allemands (QWERTZ), arabes et coréens nous permet d'offrir l'expérience Communicator à un public plus large et plus diversifié. »

Conçu pour des communications rapides et réactives dans le temps

Clicks a également confirmé aujourd'hui que le Communicator sera équipé du Dimensity 8300 (MT8883), une architecture moderne de 4nm qui offre une expérience rapide et réactive, avec de la performance à revendre.

Communicator est un smartphone spécialement conçu pour agir, et non pour faire défiler sans fin les actualités. Communicator est conçu pour délivrer une sensation d'instantanéité et de réactivité à chaque prise en main, permettant ainsi aux utilisateurs d'agir où qu'ils soient. Clicks a choisi la plateforme MT8883 afin d'offrir suffisamment de performance tout en garantissant une expérience qui réponde aux attentes de nos clients dans le temps.

« En concevant le Clicks Communicator, chaque décision commence avec l’expérience client qui se veut spécialement conçu pour la communication », a déclaré Jeff Gadway, directeur marketing chez Clicks. « La forte demande initiale nous a permis un passage à une plateforme plus avancée offrant une utilisation multitâche fluide, réactive et d’une grande efficacité. »

La plateforme MT8883 prend en charge les mises à jour de sécurité Android sur cinq ans, avec une assistance prévue jusqu'à Android 20.

Prix et disponibilité

Le Clicks Communicator sera disponible en coloris Smoke, Clover et Onyx au prix de lancement spécial de 499$ US. Faites votre réservation avant le 15 mars pour bénéficier du prix early bird et d'un accès prioritaire :

Clicks Communicator sera expédié dans le courant de l'année.

Rencontrez Clicks au MWC 2026
Clicks rencontrera les médias, les créateurs et ses partenaires au Mobile World Congress de Barcelone, du 2 au 5 mars. Les médias intéressés par des briefings ou des démonstrations pratiques peuvent contacter [email protected] .

À propos de Clicks Technology

Clicks Technology Ltd est une entreprise mobile qui donne du pouvoir aux utilisateurs grâce à une technologie spécialement conçue. Après avoir lancé le Clicks Keyboard Case en 2024, Clicks a expédié plus de 100 000 claviers pour iPhone, Google Pixel et Motorola Razr, avec des clients dans plus de 100 pays. Lancés en 2026, le Clicks Communicator et le Clicks Power Keyboard permettent aux utilisateurs de se concentrer sur l'essentiel et d'être plus productifs lors de leurs déplacements. Fondée par une équipe de créateurs et de technologues ayant à leur actif plusieurs décennies d'expérience au sein de certaines des marques mobiles les plus connues au monde, Clicks se passionne pour la conception de produits qui aident les utilisateurs à passer à l'action. Pour plus d'informations sur Clicks, rendez-vous sur : clicks.tech.

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Zoom introduces next-gen Zoom Virtual Agent to automate end-to-end customer resolution

  • New virtual agent capabilities reduce customer effort, prevent repeat contacts, and give service leaders confidence to scale automation
  • With 43% of consumers saying chatbots fail to resolve their issues, Zoom Virtual Agent 3.0 can help organizations close that gap

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) unveiled Zoom Virtual Agent 3.0 (ZVA), the next evolution in agentic automation. ZVA introduces a new execution architecture and expanded AI capabilities designed to resolve customer issues end to end, seamlessly hand off to human agents, and help enterprises shift from transactional service interactions to connected customer relationships.

Organizations face growing pressure to automate more customer service interactions as volumes rise and cost efficiency becomes a priority. Enterprises are entering what Zoom calls the “resolution economy,” where competitive advantage is defined not by speed, but by first-contact resolution, reduced repeat contacts, and end-to-end workflow completion. Yet disjointed virtual agents can get stuck in silos, unable to seamlessly transfer full context to human agents, creating bottlenecks for complex issues. A recent Morning Consult report commissioned by Zoom found that the top three chatbot frustrations among the groups surveyed are failure to resolve the issue (43%), getting stuck in a loop (38%), and having to repeat information (37%).

“Agentic AI was just the beginning,” said Chris Morrissey, general manager of Zoom CX. “Zoom Virtual Agent 3.0 orchestrates multi-step workflows across systems, continuously learns from human resolutions, and provides full transparency into every agentic action. This allows organizations to confidently automate complex interactions. It’s more than a product update, it’s another step toward more connected customer relationships, where AI and humans work together to resolve issues faster and build trust.”

What's new in Zoom Virtual Agent 3.0

The next evolution of Zoom Virtual Agent operates across voice and chat, and introduces a new execution architecture designed to automate complex, cross-system interactions with enterprise governance. Unlike competing solutions focused primarily on conversational containment, ZVA is built for execution and resolution, securely orchestrating multi-step actions across systems with observability, control, and measurable outcomes. The following new features are now available:

  • Enhanced AI execution framework: Zoom Virtual Agent 3.0 is built on the latest Zoom AI Companion 3.0 architecture, allowing multi-step workflows to run across compatible CRM, billing, order management, and other enterprise systems with full observability and governance. This extends Zoom’s agentic AI capabilities by enabling full-cycle resolution rather than just single-step responses.
  • Agent journey transparency and governance enhancements: Account admins can now see the data sources, decision logic, and workflow paths behind automated actions. CX teams can audit performance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and refine automation policies, enabling responsible scaling without sacrificing adherence or control.

The following next-generation enhancements, expected to be generally available in Spring 2026, will expand ZVA’s ability to handle more complex workflows while improving reliability, oversight, and operational efficiency:

  • Multimodal large language model (LLM) intelligence: ZVA will be able to interpret and act on customer-submitted documents, images, and structured identifiers such as serial numbers and forms. By extracting relevant data directly from visual and document inputs, the virtual agent can automate service scenarios that previously required manual review, helping reduce customer effort and the need for escalation.
  • Continuous learning: When integrated with Zoom Contact Center, ZVA extracts insights from escalated engagements that human agents successfully resolved and applies those validated recommendations, with oversight and controls, to similar future requests. This creates a structured feedback loop based on human-agent resolutions, reducing repeat contacts and improving resolution consistency over time.
  • Proactive outbound engagement: The virtual agent can initiate contact, confirm updates, and complete tasks based on known events. This helps organizations resolve issues before customers reach out, reducing inbound volume and customer effort.

Zoom Virtual Agent in action

Modern customer issues rarely fit into a single scripted response. Zoom Virtual Agent (ZVA) is designed to move beyond basic automation, including authenticating users, interpreting inputs, orchestrating backend systems, and completing real business actions within a single, connected workflow.

By reducing repetitive steps and minimizing handoffs, ZVA helps increase first-contact resolution while lowering handling time and operational effort. An example of this is below:

  • Scenario: End-to-End Warranty Fulfillment
    • When a customer submits a warranty claim, ZVA can authenticate the user, extract a serial number from an uploaded image, validate eligibility across backend systems, schedule device pickup, initiate a replacement order, and confirm shipment, all within one continuous interaction.
    • If escalation is required, the complete workflow history, including verified inputs and actions already taken, transfers seamlessly to a live agent. The customer does not need to repeat information or restart the process, accelerating resolution and improving the overall experience.

Raising the bar for resolution

As organizations automate more interactions to manage rising volumes and cost pressures, performance is increasingly measured by resolution quality — not containment rates alone. In the resolution economy, automation must accurately interpret intent, execute across systems, and meaningfully reduce operational load.

Zoom is already seeing measurable results internally after implementing the latest updates to ZVA in its own virtual agents:

  • Query understanding accuracy: Zoom’s no-match rate (the percentage of total conversation turns in which a virtual agent failed to understand the user's input) has dropped from 35% to 0%, meaning almost all customer requests are accurately interpreted on the first attempt, reducing repeat queries and friction.
  • Significant time savings: On Zoom’s billing team, deflection rates (measuring the percentage of customer support inquiries resolved through self-service tools) rose from 0% to 30% in just three months, saving over 1,000 agent hours per month.

Zoom Virtual Agent 3.0 reflects Zoom’s broader ambition to power intelligent, connected customer experiences where AI and human agents work together to complete complex interactions with speed, transparency, and trust. This is automation designed not just to scale, but also to earn trust with every interaction.

See Zoom Virtual Agent in action

Read the Zoom blog to see how ZVA supports Zoom’s own customers by improving resolution at scale, and stop by Zoom’s booth (#519) at Enterprise Connect 2026, March 10–12 in Las Vegas, to see a live demo.

About Zoom

Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM) provides the AI-first, open work platform built for human connection and purposefully designed to move conversations to completion. From entrepreneurs to global enterprises, customers choose Zoom to seamlessly collaborate, communicate, and drive outcomes across meetings, chat, phone, contact center, events, and more — all with the built-in assistance of Zoom AI Companion. Founded in 2011, Zoom is headquartered in San Jose, CA. For more information, visit zoom.com.

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LYB announces updated 2030 sustainability goals

HOUSTON, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) today announced updates to its 2030 climate and circularity goals amid the need for disciplined capital allocation, evolving market conditions and regulatory developments. The goals remain ambitious, while balancing the need to adjust for near-term achievability. The company’s three-pillared strategy remains unchanged: growing and upgrading the core, building a profitable circular and low-carbon business, and stepping up performance and culture. To ensure alignment with the strategy and reflect the realities of today’s operating environment, the updated goals are as follows:

  • Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions reduction: 32% by 2030, relative to a 2020 baseline.1
  • Circularity: produce and market 800,000 metric tons of recycled and renewable-based polymers annually by 2030.2

“Over the past several years, we have made measurable progress and gained a deeper understanding of factors that enable us to deliver value from circular and low carbon solutions, including the pace of policy adoption and implementation, market demand and technology readiness. At the same time, maintaining capital discipline is essential in the current economic environment,” said Peter Vanacker, chief executive officer of LYB. “We will continue to create value for our stakeholders through being a leader in sustainability in the chemical industry and executing our strategy. These updates to our goals ensure we remain focused on advancing sustainability as a key value driver of our business at a pace aligned with market conditions and the regulatory environment.”

To date, the company has achieved significant milestones, including advancing construction of the MoReTec-1 plant, the company’s first commercial-scale catalytic chemical recycling plant using its proprietary MoReTec technology in Wesseling, Germany, targeting future profitable growth in circular and low-carbon solutions. The company has also made progress in reducing emissions, including at the Houston Refinery site, and through value-creating energy efficiency measures at its manufacturing sites via its Value Enhancement Program, and securing sufficient projects to reach the company target of procuring a minimum of 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 (based on 2020 procured levels).

The updated goals will not impact supply commitments or commercial contracts.

Details on LyondellBasell's refreshed sustainability approach and the enablers that impact the achievement of its sustainability goals will be shared in the company’s annual Sustainability Report in April 2026.

About LyondellBasell

We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.

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Pakistan Establishes Its Sovereign AI Position with the Adoption of the Islamabad AI Declaration

Islamabad, Pakistan, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the high-level proceedings of the Indus AI Summit 2026, the Government of Pakistan has formally adopted the Islamabad AI Declaration on Sovereign, Responsible, and Capability-Driven Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration defines Pakistan’s national position on Artificial Intelligence and marks the transition from policy articulation to disciplined national execution.

Formally presented by the Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the Declaration affirms Pakistan’s sovereign and inclusive approach to Artificial Intelligence, led by the private sector and enabled by government, to advance Digital Society, Digital Economy, and Digital Governance.

The Declaration sets out nine foundational principles that will guide Pakistan’s national AI ecosystem:

  1. AI as a sovereign choice aligned with constitutional objectives and measurable public value
  2. Human accountability and institutional oversight in all decisions of public consequence
  3. A pragmatic, use-case-first deployment model anchored in economic productivity and service delivery
  4. Sovereign data stewardship under Pakistan’s legal and constitutional framework
  5. Explainable, auditable, and risk-proportionate AI systems
  6. Coordinated, whole-of-government governance to prevent fragmentation and vendor dependency
  7. Investment in national capability, research, and inclusive innovation
  8. A private-sector-led AI economy supported by sovereign compute and resilient infrastructure
  9. Principled international engagement consistent with national values and sovereign interests

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, stated:

“The Islamabad AI Declaration is a foundational step in strengthening Pakistan’s digital economy. Under the Prime Minister’s vision to harness AI for public good and economic growth, this framework provides a disciplined roadmap to create jobs, enable enterprise, and build long-term competitiveness. Our youth are our greatest strategic asset, and AI will be a catalyst for inclusive prosperity.”

Dr. Sohail Munir, Chairperson of the Pakistan Digital Authority, the national authority responsible for AI governance, regulatory oversight, and supervisory coordination in Pakistan, added:

“The Declaration establishes the foundations for AI governance and supervision in Pakistan and reflects a disciplined commitment to sovereignty, public trust, and measurable national value. Pakistan will adopt AI responsibly, govern it rigorously, and build domestic capability with accountability.

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in coordination with the Pakistan Digital Authority and relevant federal and provincial institutions, has initiated the integration of the Declaration’s principles into supervisory frameworks, procurement standards, sectoral adoption roadmaps, and institutional capability programs.

The Honourable Prime Minister has directed the Pakistan Digital Authority to operationalize and enforce a national AI Supervisory Framework aligned with the Declaration and to develop the necessary legal and governance architecture to ensure structured, accountable AI adoption across the country.

With this adoption, Pakistan formally enters a new phase of sovereign, responsible, and capability-driven AI development.

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Bodor Laser veranstaltet jährliche Preisverleihung und Jahresauftakt auf dem neuen globalen Hauptsitz-Campus

JINAN, China, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anlässlich der jährlichen Preisverleihung und der Jahresauftaktveranstaltung versammelte Bodor Laser Mitarbeiter aus dem gesamten Unternehmen im Dream Park, dem kürzlich fertiggestellten Campus des globalen Hauptsitzes. Die Veranstaltung stand unter dem Motto „Park & Dreams“ und diente sowohl dem Rückblick auf die Erfolge des Jahres 2025 als auch dem Startschuss für die nächste Entwicklungsphase des Unternehmens.

Grundsatzrede des Vorsitzenden

In seiner Grundsatzrede skizzierte President Kong Jie das dem Dream Park zugrundeliegende Konzept und bekräftigte das Engagement von Bodor Laser für Innovation und nachhaltiges Wachstum. Von den ersten Produktionsstätten bis zur vollen Inbetriebnahme des Dream Parks dauerte es 18 Jahre – ein Meilenstein, der die langfristigen Investitionen in modernste Fertigung und globale Geschäftstätigkeiten verdeutlicht.

Der Dream Park wurde als moderner Industriecampus konzipiert, der Produktion, Forschung und Entwicklung sowie Büroflächen mit intelligenten Managementsystemen und Mitarbeitereinrichtungen in einem ganzheitlichen Layout vereint. Der Campus soll die betriebliche Effizienz steigern und gleichzeitig ein kollaboratives und menschenzentriertes Arbeitsumfeld fördern.

Ungeachtet des schwierigen globalen Marktumfelds konnte Bodor Laser im Jahr 2025 eine solide Leistung vorweisen und übertraf seine Jahresziele. Das Unternehmen ist laut dem Qianzhan Industry Research Institute im sechsten Jahr in Folge (2019–2024) weltweit der führende Hersteller von Faserlaserschneidmaschinen (ab 1.000 W). Im vergangenen Jahr wurden mehr als 10.000 Maschinen aus der „DreamSpace Super Factory“ ausgeliefert sowie die Produktionskapazität und Betriebseffizienz weiter gesteigert.

Zu den weiteren Meilensteinen des Jahres zählte die Eröffnung der Südchina-Zentrale in Shenzhen, die Erweiterung des Portfolios im Bereich der Blech- und Rohrlaserschnitte und ein komplettes Angebot an Schweißlösungen. Zudem erhielt das Unternehmen drei Red Dot Design Awards, einschließlich der höchsten Auszeichnung „Best of the Best“. Parallel dazu startete das Unternehmen weitreichende KI-Initiativen und entwickelte einen eigenen KI-Agenten, um die Integration intelligenter Fertigungsprozesse massiv zu beschleunigen.

Was die Zukunft betrifft, so wurde das Jahr 2026 als ein entscheidendes Jahr definiert. Das Unternehmen hat sich ein Umsatzziel von 4,6 Milliarden RMB gesetzt und plant, die globale Vertriebsführerschaft weiter zu festigen, Produktportfolios zu modernisieren, Vertriebskanäle zu stärken und Innovationssysteme auszubauen, um das langfristige strategische Wachstum zu stützen.

Im Rahmen der Feierlichkeiten wurden in 19 Kategorien fast 300 Mitarbeiter für ihre herausragenden Leistungen geehrt. Zudem wurden 27 Mitarbeiter für ihre zehnjährige Betriebszugehörigkeit ausgezeichnet. Nachdem der Dream Park nun vollständig in Betrieb ist, plant Bodor Laser die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Forschung, Produktion und dem globalen Vertrieb zu intensivieren, um die intelligente Fertigung auf internationaler Ebene voranzubringen.

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Bodor Laser Apresenta Premiação Anual e Inicia o Ano em Nova Sede Global

JINAN, China, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Bodor Laser reuniu funcionários de toda a empresa no Dream Park, seu recém-concluído campus da sede global, em uma cerimônia de premiação anual e evento de início do ano. Realizado sob o tema “Park & Dreams”, o evento apresentou uma análise das conquistas de 2025 e deu início ao próximo estágio de desenvolvimento da empresa.

Discurso de Abertura do Presidente

Em seu discurso de abertura, o presidente Kong Jie delineou a visão do Dream Park e reafirmou o compromisso da Bodor Laser com a inovação e o crescimento sustentável. Nos últimos 18 anos, a empresa vem se expandindo até chegar ao Dream Park, um marco que reflete o investimento de longo prazo em fabricação avançada e operações globais.

Projetado como um campus industrial moderno, o Dream Park integra produção, P&D, escritórios, sistemas de gerenciamento inteligentes e instalações para funcionários em um layout unificado. O campus destina-se a aumentar a eficiência operacional e, ao mesmo tempo, apoiar um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo e centrado nas pessoas.

Mesmo diante de um ambiente de mercado global desafiador, a Bodor Laser teve um desempenho sólido em 2025, superando seus objetivos anuais. A empresa ficou em primeiro lugar no mundo em volume de vendas de máquinas de corte a laser de fibra (1.000W e acima) pelo sexto ano consecutivo (2019–2024), de acordo com o Qianzhan Industry Research Institute. Durante o ano, mais de 10.000 máquinas foram fabricadas na DreamSpace Super Factory, fortalecendo ainda mais sua capacidade de produção e a eficiência operacional.

Os marcos adicionais incluíram o estabelecimento de uma sede no sul da China em Shenzhen, a expansão dos portfólios de corte a laser de chapas e tubos ao lado de uma linha completa de soluções de soldagem, três Red Dot Design Awards (incluindo “Best of the Best”) e o lançamento de iniciativas de IA em grande escala, incluindo um agente de IA proprietário para promover a integração de fabricação inteligente.

A previsão é que 2026 seja um ano crucial. A empresa estabeleceu uma meta de receita de RMB 4,6 bilhões e planeja consolidar ainda mais a liderança global de vendas, atualizar os portfólios de produtos, fortalecer a capacidade do canal, e aprimorar os sistemas de inovação para apoiar o crescimento estratégico de longo prazo.

Durante o evento, 19 categorias de premiação reconheceram quase 300 funcionários por contribuições excepcionais, e 27 funcionários foram homenageados pelos seus 10 anos de serviço. Com o Dream Park totalmente operacional, a Bodor Laser visa fortalecer ainda mais a colaboração em P&D, fabricação e operações globais, e avançar a fabricação inteligente em todo o mundo.

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