Digital Transformation

AppZen Launches AI Agents to Automate Corporate Card Compliance

San Jose – September 30, 2026 -- AppZen has launched Autonomous Cards, an AI agent layer that automates compliance, monitoring and spend intelligence for enterprise corporate card programs, as commercial card volume in the U.S. hit $2.23 trillion in 2024, up 4.5% year-over-year, according to the Nilson Report.

AppZen deploys AI agents to process transactions without replacing existing card infrastructure

Autonomous Cards connects directly to companies' existing purchasing, virtual, fleet, ghost, and lodge card programs, keeping current banks and issuers intact while adding a unified AI and compliance layer. The system continuously monitors eligible transactions, using card data, merchant details, Level 3 detail, supporting documents and company policy to determine what was purchased and whether it complies with internal rules.

Servier Standardizes Data Across 80+ Countries With Veeva OpenData

Barcelona – September 30, 2026 -- Servier is standardizing customer reference data across more than 80 countries using Veeva OpenData, part of a global push to build an AI-ready data foundation for its commercial and medical teams.

Servier scales AI infrastructure after prior success with Veeva Link Key People

The French pharmaceutical company, governed by a Foundation, is harmonizing customer reference data globally to create a unified semantic layer that connects with Veeva Link. Liam Hanrahan, director of world operations excellence at Servier, said the move goes beyond process improvement, calling it the construction of a global data foundation designed to redefine how the company operates and scale AI across its affiliates.

TrackVia Launches AI Layer IRIS, MCP Support, Rebuilt Android App

Denver – September 30, 2026 -- TrackVia has expanded its Field Operations Intelligence platform with a new artificial intelligence layer called IRIS, enterprise AI connectivity, a rebuilt Android application and a modernized web interface, targeting organizations managing complex field operations across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, education and government.

Skilled-trade labor shortage drives platform upgrade

An August 2026 Lightcast analysis found roughly three open skilled-trade jobs for every qualified worker available to fill them. TrackVia CEO Aylin Basom said the company is responding to that gap by investing across AI, mobility, user experience, integrations and enterprise readiness rather than adding a single AI feature.

Epson Deploys 84 Laser Projectors for Anadol's AI Art Museum DATALAND

Los Angeles – – September 30, 2026 -- Media artist Refik Anadol has installed 84 synchronized Epson EB-PQ2220B 4K laser projectors to power Gallery A of DATALAND, the world's first Museum of AI Arts, which opened in Los Angeles in June 2026.

Data Pavilion delivers nearly 700 million pixels across mirrored architecture

The installation, known as the Data Pavilion, combines 84 units of Epson's 20,000-lumen projectors to generate over 1.5 million lumens and nearly 700 million pixels, transforming walls, floors, ceilings and mirrored columns into a continuous canvas. Camera-assisted software calibrates, aligns and edge-blends all 84 projectors into a single unified image in real time.

Halfpricesoft Adds Mid-Year YTD Import to ezPaycheck Software

Redmond, Wash. – September 30, 2026 -- Halfpricesoft.com has added mid-year payroll accommodation features to its ezPaycheck software, allowing accountants and small businesses to move payroll in-house at any point in the calendar year without losing historical data.

ezPaycheck now imports year-to-date payroll history for mid-year switches

The update lets users input current-year tax and wage data directly, preserving accurate quarterly and annual reporting for businesses that previously relied on outsourced payroll providers. Halfpricesoft.com designed the feature for single-location businesses as well as multi-client accounting practices managing several payrolls simultaneously.

Panasonic TOUGHBOOK G3 Boosts Rugged Tablet Battery Life 39%

Wiesbaden – – September 30, 2026 -- Panasonic has launched the TOUGHBOOK G3, a rugged tablet delivering a 39% increase in battery life over its predecessor, the G2mk3, targeting field workers in defence, emergency services, utilities, logistics and manufacturing.

New battery architecture offers up to 24 hours of runtime per charge

The G3 introduces a modular battery system with three interchangeable options rated at 8.5, 17 and 24 hours of usage, based on MobileMark 30 benchmark testing. Its top-tier 99Wh battery is the largest capacity unit fitted to any TOUGHBOOK device to date. An optional 'bridge' battery enables hot-swapping, allowing users to replace power packs without powering down the tablet during extended shifts.

Jiangxi China-Africa Youth Contest Draws 147 Startup Pitches

Nanchang – September 30, 2026 -- The Jiangxi China-Africa Gen-Z Youth Entrepreneurship Competition concluded on September 29 after drawing 147 eligible entrepreneurial proposals, with 56 percent submitted by mixed Chinese-African teams, organizers said.

Sixteen finalist projects competed for prizes spanning healthcare, agriculture and mining

After multiple evaluation rounds, 16 high-quality projects advanced to the final pitch stage in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province. The proposals addressed practical China-Africa cooperation needs, ranging from healthcare and vocational training to modern agriculture and mining. Six projects won first, second and third prizes, while 10 received excellence awards.

SOFTSWISS Launches 2027 iGaming Trends Report With AWS, WorldGaming

Lisbon – September 30, 2026 -- SOFTSWISS has released its 2027 iGaming Trends report, drawing on a survey of more than 500 industry experts and analysis of over 480,000 media headlines to map the sector's regulatory, technological and competitive trajectory.

Fifth anniversary edition adds cross-sector benchmarking against e-commerce and crypto

Marking five years of publication, this edition introduces a new "Beyond iGaming" framework comparing the industry against e-commerce, sports, film, gaming, streaming, e-pharma and crypto on metrics including market size, growth rate, regulatory maturity and digital adoption.

Everpure Unveils AI Data Tools Cutting Inference Time 20x

London – – September 30, 2026 -- Everpure (NYSE: P) has launched new platform capabilities that cut large language model inference latency by up to 20x and give enterprises native access to governed data for AI agents, the storage and data management company announced. The updates, rolling out in October, extend the company's Data Primacy architecture first introduced at Pure//Accelerate in June.

PureKVA accelerator slashes AI response times by up to 20x

Everpure's FlashBlade system now pre-stages context directly into GPU memory through a new Key-Value Accelerator, delivering up to 20x faster Time to First Token. The company said the approach supports multi-tenancy without relocating datasets, eliminating GPU idle time and reducing response lag for real-time applications.

SWI Group Reports €4.4B Assets, Pivots to AI Compute Platform

Singapore – September 30, 2026 -- SWI Capital Holding Ltd. (Euronext Amsterdam: SWICH) reported €4.4 billion in total assets and €2.3 billion in Adjusted NAV for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a 53% increase from December 31, 2025, as the group accelerates its pivot from a diversified holding company into a global AI infrastructure and compute platform.

Profit surges on Genesis Digital Assets stake

Profit for the period reached €631.6 million, driven primarily by the value recognized on SWI Group's investment in Genesis Digital Assets, since rebranded SWI Digital. The interim report was reviewed by Deloitte.