Category: Technology

AI-powered permitting platform helps local governments rebuild faster, reduce backlogs and support resilient infrastructure

TAMPA, Fla. – Swiftbuild.ai is helping coastal communities recover from disaster damage faster by modernizing the planning and permitting processes that often slow reconstruction. Its AI-powered SwiftGov® platform allows municipalities to process development applications quickly while maintaining compliance with local codes and environmental standards.

Following natural disasters, from hurricanes to wildfires, governments often face a surge of rebuilding projects. Traditional permitting systems can create bottlenecks that delay repairs, frustrate residents and increase costs for builders. SwiftGov provides an AI-native workflow that flags compliance requirements, organizes submissions and generates actionable insights for staff. Planners, engineers and officials retain full decision-making authority while completing reviews faster and more accurately.

Florida communities using SwiftGov have seen dramatic improvements:

• Hernando County reduced single-family zoning review times from 30 days to under two hours.
• The City of Titusville has processed over 162 permits, including residential, commercial, subdivision and industrial plans, with some reviews completed in under an hour.
• Walton County standardized permitting, cut review times to eight days on average, achieved 100% accuracy on townhome reviews, 88% on single-family homes and improved consistency on sensitive coastal projects.
• Jacksonville launched an Express Lane Permitting initiative with SwiftGov as its AI partner to shorten approval cycles, strengthen consistency and support affordable housing.

Sabrina Dugan, co-founder of Swiftbuild.ai, said, “After a disaster, every week a permit sits in review is another week a family isn’t home. We built SwiftGov so local governments can move at the speed their residents need, without cutting corners on code compliance or environmental protections.”

Swiftbuild.ai’s approach combines AI-driven efficiency with human oversight and community engagement. The platform helps governments restore neighborhoods faster, support small businesses and maintain resilient infrastructure in the face of increasing natural disasters.

Combination of persona-based GEO content architecture with Passage Optimization Protocol (POP) delivers AI search visibility

CLEVELAND—March 16 —Taylor Communications, LLC (TC), a content creation and strategy firm, today announced that its proprietary generative engine optimization (GEO) methodology has enabled a client to go from complete invisibility in LLM search to ranking #1 on multiple platforms in just three weeks. TC’s approach to GEO is persona-driven. It combines deep insights into search intent with content architecture and TC’s Passage Optimization Protocol^TM (POP) process to achieve visibility for numerous prompts on ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini.

“We should not let our fixation on technology distract us from the fact that search is an intensely human activity,” explained Hugh Taylor, CEO of Taylor Communications. “The searcher has wants, needs, and fears. Understanding that persona and connecting the human being to meaningful prompts should yield results. Our success with this client shows how well the process can work.”

TC’s client, Comms Factory, was flatlining in AI search. It was as if the company didn’t exist. Working with the iGEO.ai toolset, TC developed a compelling, relevant set of prompts and grouped them into core subjects that became the content of “hub” pages in a “hub and spoke” content architecture. 

Within three weeks, the campaign was delivering results. The client had earned 64 mentions on ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. Of those, 40% were #1 ranked. They  achieved a 12% share of voice and ranked in third place behind significantly larger and more established competitors.

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Rotterdam, Mar 16 — Ortec Finance today announces the launch of GLASS PRISM, a targeted Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) optimization tool powered by its Scenario-Based Machine Learning (SBML) methodology – marking a major evolution in how institutional investors design long-term investment strategy.

 In a world defined by volatility, persistent macro uncertainty and ever more complex investor objectives, traditional optimization approaches are increasingly outdated. GLASS PRISM moves beyond static assumptions and linear relationships by applying machine learning within a forward-looking, multi-scenario framework, enabling investors to design Strategic Asset Allocations that are more adaptive, more robust, and better aligned with their objectives.

 “Strategic asset allocation is the most important investment decision institutions make, yet many tools still lack a targeted approach to optimizing SAA’s,” said Linda Hooft, Managing Director Insurance Strategy at Ortec Finance. “GLASS PRISM fundamentally changes that. By combining the accuracy of brute-force methods with the efficiency of advanced optimization techniques, our clients can optimize asset portfolios based on any objective or constraint required.”

 Unlike conventional mean-variance models, GLASS PRISM:

 Insurers can directly target the balance sheet metrics that matter most—within the constraints under which they operate

• Non-linear and multi-period objectives and constraints are handled natively, without proxies
• A set of SAAs is produced that best satisfies institutional objectives, rather than approximating these objectives
• Results are delivered faster, more targeted, and within existing processes

Designed for insurers, asset managers, pension funds, and other long-term investors, GLASS PRISM transforms complex SAA analysis into a scalable, decision-ready framework. By embedding SBML within a dedicated SAA optimization tool, GLASS PRISM transforms what has historically been a highly technical and time-intensive process into a scalable, decision-ready framework.

 With GLASS PRISM, Ortec Finance reinforces its leadership in forward-looking risk and return management — equipping institutional investors with the tools needed to build resilient portfolios in an uncertain world.

 GLASS PRISM is now available globally as part of Ortec Finance’s advanced risk and return management solutions. https://bit.ly/4utDqCl

 

 

Taipei, Taiwan – Mar 12: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, announces the TR615 AI Auto Tracking camera has obtained Zoom Rooms ProAV Camera certification. Zoom Rooms certification confirms the camera’s ability to deliver stable video output, responsive PTZ control, and consistent image quality when deployed as part of a Zoom Rooms system.

“Zoom Rooms certification helps ensure devices meet our standards for performance, reliability, and user experience,” said Eric Yu, Head of Hardware Partnership at Zoom Video Communications Inc. “Our certified ProAV cameras, like AVer’s TR615, provide customers with trusted options for deploying Zoom Rooms across a variety of professional spaces.”

AVer’s TR615 is a next-generation 4K AI Auto Tracking PTZ camera engineered for professional broadcasting, live streaming, and event production. Equipped with a large 1-inch Sony Exmor RS¹ CMOS sensor, it delivers cinematic image quality with rich color, excellent low-light performance, and lifelike depth. Supporting 4K at 60fps, along with 19X optical and 12X digital zoom, the TR615 ensures stunning close-ups and detail even in large venues.

With advanced AI-powered tracking, the TR615 offers Presenter Tracking, Zone Tracking, and Hybrid Tracking modes, automatically keeping subjects in perfect frame. From fast-paced performances to academic lectures, it provides smooth, professional grade footage without manual control. It also features NDI® HX3², Free-D, and Dante AV-H³, ensuring compatibility with IP streaming and virtual production workflows.

The TR615 supports flexible connectivity options, including USB, HDMI⁴, and dual 12G-SDI outputs, allowing it to integrate into both conferencing and production workflows. The Zoom Rooms certification further extends the camera’s versatility, supporting organizations that require a single PTZ solution across meeting spaces, patient rooms, classrooms, production suites, auditoriums, and multipurpose venues.

“Zoom Rooms certification ensures the TR615 meets platform requirements for reliable video performance in professional environments,” said Katie Sullivan, Senior Product Manager for AVer Information Inc. USA. “The TR615’s certification gives customers confidence that the TR615 can be deployed within Zoom Rooms while maintaining the image quality and automation expected from a production grade PTZ camera.”

AVer continues to prioritize platform certification to ensure interoperability across leading collaboration ecosystems, including Zoom. The certifications help organizations deploy AV solutions that meet performance standards while reducing integration complexity.

 

¹ Exmor RS^® is a trademark of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates.
² NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB.
³ Audinate®, the Audinate logo and Dante® are registered trademarks of Audinate Pty Ltd.
⁴ All HDMI trademarks and trade dress are registered trademarks or trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

LOS ALTOS, CA – March 11, 2026 – Wordly, the pioneer and leader in live AI translation and captions, today announced the launch of the Wordly Subtitles Application, a new tool that allows production teams to easily overlay live captions and subtitles directly onto presentations, video streams, and other content at conferences, hybrid events, and enterprise broadcasts. 

 

“Captions have become a standard part of how audiences consume content today,” said Lakshman Rathnam, Founder and CEO of Wordly. “An estimated 85% of viewers worldwide use captions or subtitles at some point while watching content. Whether it’s a TV show, livestream, or a presentation on the main stage at a conference, audiences increasingly expect to be able to follow along visually.” 

Purpose-built for AV professionals, the Wordly Subtitles App extends real-time AI captioning and translation directly into production environments. Instead of just displaying captions on a side monitor or browser window, the app generates high-quality overlays that can be projected on main stage screens or embedded into streams, helping audiences follow content clearly whether they are in the room or watching remotely. 

The Wordly Subtitles App connects to an active Wordly session and renders real-time captions in multiple display formats optimized for production workflows. 

Key Features 

●       Live Caption Overlays for Content – Add real-time captions directly onto presentations, video streams, and other content.

●       Broadcast-Ready Output Formats – Supports lower / upper thirds, high-contrast captions, text overlays, and green screen compositing.

●       Production Workflow Integration – Works seamlessly with tools such as OBS, video switchers, and streaming platforms.

●       Fast Setup for Production Teams – Configure caption appearance and integrate into an existing workflow in seconds.

●       Reusable Caption Templates – Save caption styles and settings for consistent use across multiple events.

●       Professional Display Quality – Deliver clean captions suitable for main stage screens, livestreams, and recorded content. 

“Organizations are presenting more live content than ever,” Rathnam added. “From conferences and hybrid events to enterprise town halls and product launches, the Wordly Subtitles App makes it easy for production teams to embed captions directly on stage screens or into streams, creating accessible and professional experiences for all audiences.” 

How the Subtitles App Supports Enterprise Communications 

●       Improves accessibility by embedding real-time captions directly into presentations and broadcasts.

●       Ensures clarity for global teams during meetings, town halls, and corporate events.

●       Simplifies caption delivery for production teams by removing the need for side monitors or complex workflows.

●       Enhances hybrid events by helping both in-room and remote audiences follow presentations.

●       Delivers professional experiences with caption overlays designed for stage screens and livestreams. 

The launch of the Wordly Subtitles App is part of four major products introduced by Wordly this quarter, including Wordly Workspaces, mobile app extensions, and enhanced integration with Microsoft Teams. Together, these updates create a seamless ecosystem for real-time translation, captioning, and collaboration across desktop, mobile, internal meetings, and live event stages.

 

For more information about the Wordly Subtitles App go to: https://www.wordly.ai/ai-subtitle-generator.

Digital payment and patient communications offerings alleviate friction throughout the patient journey

Durham, NC — Mar 11 — Sightview, the only electronic health record and practice management partner focused solely on eyecare, will showcase two recently updated tools for its eyecare-specific EHR/PM offering at Vision Expo 2026 (March 11-14, 2026). Advancements include the addition of new digital payment options to more easily and proactively collect patient payments, and an updated communications package to automate outreach, curb patient leakage, and improve experiences.

“Patients increasingly expect a digitally-driven experience with eyecare, specifically in optometry, where they want a retail experience alongside their clinical care,” said Tycene Fritcher, CEO of Sightview. “From tapping their phone to pay for their lenses, to automated text reminders, eyecare providers have an opportunity to modernize processes to improve patient loyalty and experiences, while streamlining backend processes, as well.”

The Sightview Pay solution, powered by Global Payments, enables providers to collect payments before an appointment or at time-of-service via digital options like estimated payments, text-to-pay and card-on-file. These expanded payment options allow eyecare providers to capture patient payments faster, speeding cashflow while likewise reducing paper-based bills and patient frustration.

Likewise, Sightview Patient Engagement allows providers to personalize and automate outreach to improve appointment volume and patient engagement. Pre-made templates like annual reminders, lens sales, and automated post-service or post-delivery check-ins allow practices to capture patients’ interest while ensuring a positive experience. The system’s automation features mean these new touchpoints won’t add extra work to already burdened staff.

Sightview will demo these enhanced offerings in booth #4021 at the show, alongside its integrated EHR/PM platform, purpose-built for eyecare.

 

San Francisco, CA – MAR 10, 2026 – Secureframe, the leading AI-powered cybersecurity compliance platform, today announced Secureframe Defense, the only end-to-end solution for CMMC certification. Secureframe Defense delivers the secure infrastructure deployment, AI-built System Security Plans (SSPs), policies, and comprehensive monitoring that Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations need to achieve and maintain CMMC certification faster, without unnecessary cost or complexity.

With CMMC enforcement underway, readiness across the DIB remains critically low. The Department of Defense (DoD) estimates nearly 80,000 organizations will ultimately require CMMC Level 2 certification, yet fewer than 800 organizations—less than 1%—have achieved certification as of January 2026. 

Research indicates that most DIB organizations spend over a year and $100K–$300K or more preparing for CMMC Level 2 certification by a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). Meanwhile, 47% of contractors have already received flow-down requests from prime contractors requiring proof of certification, making readiness urgent for subcontractors at every tier.

“Secureframe Defense reflects everything we learned going through our own CMMC Level 2 assessment and the feedback we received from our partner C3PAOs about the real problems organizations face,” said Shrav Mehta, Founder and CEO of Secureframe. “Our AI-powered platform can take organizations with zero infrastructure to assessment-ready in less than 8 weeks.”

From Zero to CMMC Ready with Secureframe

Secureframe Defense guides organizations through three critical stages:

Stage 1: Deploy Secure CUI Environments in Minutes

Traditional enclave deployments typically take 8–10 weeks and require significant resources from internal IT teams or consultants. With Secureframe, teams can stand up a CMMC-compliant enclave in under 30 minutes. 

The Secureframe platform automatically configures Google Workspace or Microsoft GCC High with all required CMMC controls, including access control, logging and monitoring, and security event notifications, to isolate CUI. Organizations can then auto-provision secure Azure virtual desktops for CUI access in minutes, or use a FedRAMP Moderate authorized, pre-configured device management solution to enforce CMMC baselines across their fleet of laptops and workstations.

Stage 2: Document and Manage your Cybersecurity Program

Turn the CMMC requirements into an AI-guided implementation workflow with Defense Navigator. After configuring your scope, integrations, and enclave, Secureframe’s AI engine generates SSPs and policies tailored to your exact environment. Built-in modules cover risk assessments, vendor reviews, policy assignments, and security awareness training, with continuous monitoring to flag controls the moment they fall out of compliance.

Stage 3: Get and Stay CMMC Certified

Secureframe’s Audit Module packages documentation and evidence artifacts automatically for efficient C3PAO review, reducing manual evidence collection and long assessment timelines. Organizations also gain access to the Secureframe network of vetted CMMC Registered Practitioners who can provide additional guidance and a network of vetted C3PAO partners experienced with the platform to complete your assessment.

Months Saved, Hundreds of Hours Recovered

Secureframe Defense reduces overall certification timelines from 12-18 months down to 4-8 weeks, cutting readiness time significantly compared to manual processes or point solutions. 

Manufacturing Consulting Company, a defense contractor supporting U.S. Air Force programs, significantly reduced the operational complexity of documenting and monitoring compliance with Secureframe and passed their CMMC Level 2 assessment months before the Phase 1 deadline.

“Using Secureframe to get NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliant saved us at least 500 hours,” said David Hoenisch, Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at Manufacturing Consulting Company. “Having a tool that can come alongside and augment your personnel force is a huge blessing. It was a weight off our shoulders.”

“Everyone in the defense tech space has to be compliant, but many are relying on manual processes. It’s the peace of mind that Secureframe provides, the continuous monitoring, the fact that we have a system as opposed to a person trying to manage and ensure all of this – that’s the value add for us,” said Stephanie Castro, Director of Operations, Adyton.

Federal-Grade Credentials, Proven in the Field

Secureframe has been recognized by industry analysts and notable awards for its cybersecurity compliance excellence, reinforcing its position as a trusted platform for federal customers and other regulated organizations. The company continues to demonstrate its commitment to the federal market and the unique challenges it faces through industry-leading credentials:

• CMMC Level 2 Certified: Among the first 0.5% of the ~80K expected Level 2 organizations to achieve certification in September 2025.

• FedRAMP 20x Low Authorized: Among the first organizations to be FedRAMP® 20x Low Authorized in August 2025 and one of the few organizations selected for the Phase 2 pilot in January 2026.

• 25+ CMMC Registered Practitioners: A CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization listed in the CyberAB Marketplace since March 2025.

Organizations at any stage of the CMMC certification process can explore Secureframe Defense, access cybersecurity compliance resources, and connect with vetted C3PAO partners at secureframe.com/cmmc.

AAEON will be at Hall 1, Booth 306 of NürnbergMesse in Nuremberg, Germany between March 10 and March 12, 2026.

 

(Taipei, Taiwan – Mar 10) AAEON, an industry leader in embedded computing, will host live demonstrations showcasing the edge AI capabilities of its products across multiple solutions at Embedded World 2026 in Nuremberg, between March 10 and March 12, 2026.

Date: March 10 – March 12, 2026

Booth: Hall 1, Booth 306

Venue: Nuremberg Messe GmbH, Messezentrum 90471 Nuremberg, Germany

 

This year, robotics and edge AI will be central themes of AAEON’s Embedded World showcase, allowing visitors the opportunity to see how scalable AI platforms from across its product portfolio are accelerating intelligent automation across industries.

At Booth 306, AAEON will present a varied selection of live application demonstrations featuring new, exciting technologies from leading platform providers. Most notable of these is a speak-and-command robot featuring the upcoming BOXER-8741AI, built on NVIDIA Jetson T5000 module.

Meanwhile, AAEON will host a number of live demonstrations developed in conjunction with key software partners, beginning with a four-wheeled robot running on AAEON’s BOXER-8651AI and remotely controlled by AAEON’s RTC-1030 rugged tablet, built in collaboration with Rover Robotics and Cogniteam.

On the themes of machine vision and industrial AI, AAEON will introduce visitors to a new AI Workstation powered by the NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell, running Ipsotek’s AI Video Analytics from Eviden. The demonstration will feature multiple use-case videos showcasing the adaptability and scalability of Ipsotek’s VISuite software. Demo scenarios include edge-based deployments as well as advanced forensics and investigations, utilizing VLM and agentic AI models. In addition to this, an industrial defect detection application developed with computer vision specialists Awentia will be present, executing Awentia’s VLM engine on AAEON’s new modular MEX-BTS System Box PC, equipped with NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation GPU, powered by NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture.

In its first public outing, the upcoming MIX-PTLWV1 Mini-ITX motherboard will be used in a demonstration illustrating how its Secure Edge AI reference architecture can be implemented for intelligent perception and decision-making. Powered by Ultralytics and Sandgrain CyberRock, the solution will illustrate the suitability of Ultralytics’ YOLO models on Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 Processors, as well as how such licensed models can secured by Sandgrain CyberRock.

From AAEON’s UP Division, the UP Xtreme ARL AI Dev Kit will be deployed with Network Optix’s Nx AI Manager, showcasing the tool’s cross-hardware compatibility, custom pipeline configuration, and centralized, software-based model management. A further offering from UP will be a voice-controlled robotic arm built on the upcoming UP Xtreme PTL Edge, AAEON’s first Mini PC to host Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processors.

On Tuesday 10 March at 15:00, AAEON will participate in a technical workshop featuring a live demonstration on deploying and accelerating real-time computer vision workloads on Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors using the Intel® OpenVINO™ Toolkit and Ultralytics YOLO. The session will showcase practical implementation strategies and performance optimization techniques for edge and embedded AI applications. Industry professionals and developers are encouraged to register in advance to secure their participation: https://aaeon-intel-ultralytics-vision-ai.eventbrite.com.

Among its static product demos, AAEON will present a range of products that utilize innovative technologies from leading providers including Qualcomm Technologies and AMD. Notably, visitors will get a public showing of AAEON’s uCOM-Q6490, a SMARC module powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 processors, which features an 8-core CPU running up to 2.7 GHz, a dedicated GPU, and an NPU capable of up to 12 dense TOPS to deliver powerful heterogenous compute performance, and the GENE-R8K6, a 3.5″ SubCompact Board with AMD Ryzen™ Embedded 8000 Series processors.

 

Mar 10: NETGEAR has selected the CMP180 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz for the development of future Wi-Fi 8 access points. By integrating the tester into their design validation test environment, NETGEAR will be able to speed up the development of performance optimized Wi-Fi products.
 

The CMP180 supports many cellular and non-cellular technologies including Wi-Fi 8.

Rohde & Schwarz, a leading supplier of test and measurement equipment for wireless applications, and NETGEAR, manufacturer of advanced networking technologies and leading-edge Wi-Fi 7 products, collaborate to get the next generation Wi-Fi 8 products ready for the market.

Wi-Fi 8 is the next generation Wi-Fi based on the upcoming IEEE 802.11bn standard. With the focus on ultra-high reliable (UHR) WLAN, this new technology will improve the wireless user experience at homes, offices and factories: high-speed connectivity under all conditions with low latency for gaming, learning and working applications which will use augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to provide an immersive user experience.

Design validation of Wi-Fi 8 access points requires test solutions which support the latest Wi-Fi 8 features like distributed resource units (DRU) or unequal modulation (UEQM) with up to 320 MHz wide channels in all supported bands and highest modulation schemes (4096QAM), while providing the performance (EVM), and scalability (4×4 MIMO) required to optimize the wireless device performance.

Rohde & Schwarz provides NETGEAR with the CMP180 radio communication tester, a future-proof non-signaling testing solution for wireless devices, which can be used in research, development, validation and production. It supports many cellular and non-cellular technologies including the latest Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 8 and 5G NR FR1 in frequencies up to 8 GHz and bandwidths of up to 500 MHz.

The CMP180 comes equipped with two analyzers, two generators and two times eight RF ports in a single box, plus the possibility to scale up by stacking several testers. This makes it a cost-efficient test solution with best-in-class performance, addressing current and future test demands.

While its fast multi-DUT testing capabilities make the CMP180 ideal for testing in mass-production test environments, test engineers can use the instrument throughout the entire development cycle: from engineering validation tests (EVT), design validation tests (DVT) and production validation tests (PVT) to mass production (MP).

Joseph Emmanuel, VP, Consumer Business Unit HW Engineering at NETGEAR, says: “Working with Rohde & Schwarz enables us to bring our Wi-Fi 8 products on the market with the expected high quality and extremely high performance for the best multi-gigabit Wi-Fi experience everywhere at home.”

Goce Talaganov, Vice President Mobile Radio Testers at Rohde & Schwarz, says: “We are grateful for the close collaboration with NETGEAR on the latest Wi-Fi 8 technology. Our experience in wireless device testing and early cooperation with Wi-Fi 8 chipset and device vendors helped us to improve our test solution for the upcoming broad Wi-Fi 8 market.”