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PEAK by HMS Networks – New look, proven strengths remain HMS Networks integrates PEAK as a product brand Since fall 2024, PEAK-System Technik GmbH has been part of the HMS Networks Group. Now, in early 2026, it is time for the next logical step in this integration as PEAK visually becomes a product brand of the HMS family. For customers and partners, this shows direction, clarity, and continuity – because PEAK’s key values, products, and contacts remain unchanged.

Darmstadt, Germany – Feb 17:

 

One shared look – with a clear origin

 

PEAK’s visual appearance now follows the design of HMS Networks, making it clear that the pioneering PEAK products now have the solid backing of Industrial ICT leader HMS Networks. The previously dominant colors red and black are replaced by the established HMS colors blue and white.

 

A central element is the PEAK logo. It keeps its distinctive, recognizable outline while being clearly linked to the group through the addition “by HMS Networks”. This way, the PEAK brand remains clearly identifiable and at the same time benefits from the strong HMS backing. Globally known Industrial ICT product brands are already united under this umbrella, such as Anybus, Ewon, Intesis, Red Lion, N-Tron, Owasys, and Ixxat.

PEAK by HMS Networks: The visual appearance of the PEAK brand keeps its distinctive, recognizable outline while being clearly linked to the group through the addition “by HMS Networks”.

Why this step makes sense

 

The visual integration of the PEAK brand is a natural continuation of the acquisition in 2024. Through the merger, PEAK has already gained access to global development resources, extensive know-how, and the financial stability and independence of the HMS Networks Group. At the same time, customers benefit from HMS Networks’ worldwide sales and service network, which makes it easier to access PEAK products and other solutions from HMS.

 

“A unified brand appearance helps customers find their way faster and understand connections more clearly and intuitively – especially in a technologically complex environment like ours,” explains Christian Adolph, Director Marketing, Business Development & Technical Support. “That PEAK also visually is now part of HMS reflects exactly that: a strong brand with its own identity and recognition, embedded in a group that stands for reliability, stability, and long-term perspectives.”

Christian Adolph, Director Marketing, Business Development & Technical Support.

Aiming for future growth

 

With the updated look, PEAK and HMS Networks underline their commitment to offering customers secure, high-performance, and future-proof hardware and software for Automotive, Medical, and Industrial Communication.

 

“‘#1 Choice for Engineers’ remains our top priority and our central guiding principle,” adds Adolph. “We will communicate this message together with the fresh look repeatedly in the coming months and make it visible through campaigns. Because PEAK remains PEAK – but now clearly visible as part of HMS Networks.”

 

A new product in a fresh guise: The PCAN-USB XL is one of the latest product releases of PEAK by HMS Networks. With the CAN XL technology inside and the new PEAK logo outside it is ready for the future!

Amaravati, Feb 16: The Chief Minister, Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, on Monday explained in detail to the Gates Foundation Chairman, Mr. Bill Gates, who is on a visit to Amaravati, how faster civic services are being provided and the results being achieved through Real Time Governance.

Mr. Bill Gates asked how Data Lake, Aware 2.0, WhatsApp Governance, Sanjeevani project and the capital Amaravati projects are functioning. He also inspected the presentations on the display walls in the RTGS during which Mr. Chandrababu briefed Mr. Bill Gates that all the Government wings are interconnected with Data Lake.

Mr. Bill Gates appreciated the efforts being made to simplify the citizen services through Data Lake and WhatsApp governance. The Chief Minister also informed Mr. Bill Gates that Real Time information is being gathered through Aware 2.0 following which decisions are being taken faster.

Also, Mr. Bill Gates examined the way the State Government is gathering public opinion on the implementation of various schemes and policies. Mr. Chandrababu told Mr. Gates that the growth of the GSDP is being assessed regularly through Key Performance Indicators.

When Mr. Bill Gates asked about the steps being taken for the safety and security of the property records, the officials informed him that land records are being preserved with the help of Black Chain Technology and similarly steps are being taken to ensure transparency with policies such as QR Codes for land records.

While Mr. Gates termed the tax collection system as amazing, Mr. Chandrababu informed him that the tax collection in the country has increased significantly with the GST system. Mr. Bill Gates inquired about the implementation of the Sanjeevani project, which is being run in Chittoor district with the support of the Gates Foundation and also asked how the details of tests like blood pressure and diabetes are being recorded.

Expressing deep satisfaction over the functioning of the Sanjeevani project at Kuppam commenting that ‘It is nice.” The officials explained that they are providing advice to the patients on their lifestyle and diet based on their digital health records. Mr. Chandrababu said that they are planning to take further steps to improve public health services by using AI which Mr. Bill Gates praised as ‘Great’. Mr. Gates felt that if diagnostic services are made available at a lower cost, it will further help the poor.

Mr. Bill Gates also inquired about the progress of the ongoing construction works in the people’s capital of Amaravati and felt that 30 per cent green and blue plan is good in Amaravati. When Mr. Chandrababu explained in detail to Mr. Bill Gates the ongoing construction works in the capital, the Gates Foundation chairman responded terming it as ‘Great Work.”

India, Feb 16 :UiPath a global leader in agentic automation, today announced the acquisition of WorkFusion, a pioneer in AI agents for financial crime compliance. The acquisition expands and strengthens the UiPath portfolio of agentic AI-powered industry solutions for the financial services and banking industries, including processes and workflows for financial crimes compliance such as anti-money laundering and know your customer operations.

WorkFusion’s pre-built library of AI agents automates the most labor-intensive aspects of financial crime compliance, from customer screening to investigations. Coupled with UiPath’s agentic automation and orchestration platform, banks and financial institutions can automate intricate workflows, analyze complex patterns, and help prioritize cases requiring human expertise, while maintaining the security, governance, and regulatory controls they require to reduce operational costs and improve compliance effectiveness.

“Joining UiPath is a moment of validation for the years our team has poured into creating something bold, different, and deeply needed in financial crime compliance, AI agents that automate work and mitigate risk,”

Adam Famularo, CEO of WorkFusion.

“Now, UiPath gives us the scale to grow faster than we ever could alone, without losing the heart of who we are, our people, our products, and our mission. Together, we’re creating something bigger than any one company: we are modernizing financial crime compliance. I’ve never been more excited for our future or more proud of the team carrying us there.”

“Financial institutions need intelligent solutions to combat sophisticated financial crimes and navigate evolving compliance requirements,”

Daniel Dines, CEO of UiPath.

“Incorporating WorkFusion’s purpose-built AI agents for financial crime compliance into our platform expands our portfolio of agentic AI solutions for these industries, extending our ability to deliver comprehensive business orchestration and automation solutions to our customers. We’re delivering a powerful set of AI-powered solutions capable of automating and orchestrating critical compliance processes and workflows while working alongside people to deliver impact.”

Designed for deployment in space-constrained industrial robotic solutions, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX packs 13th Gen Intel Core processing into a system measuring just 95.5mm x 69.5mm x 42.5mm.

(Taipei, Taiwan – Feb 12) Edge computing leader AAEON (Stock Code: 6579), today announced another breakthrough with the release of the de next-RAP8-EZBOX, the world’s smallest embedded PC powered by 13th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors.

Measuring just 95.5mm x 69.5mm x 42.5mm with a heatsink, and 95.5mm x 69.5mm x 45.4mm with an active cooler, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX is designed for deployment in space-constrained autonomous systems or as the central controller within industrial robots.

The system comes with the 10-core, 12-thread Intel® Core™ i7-1365UE processor (formerly Raptor Lake), Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics, and 16GB of soldered LPDDR5x system memory. Despite its small size and relatively high processing capabilities, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX provides a range of I/Os designed to connect and coordinate with various robotics subsystems. For example, the system comes with two LAN ports, one for GbE and one for 2.5GbE speed, joined by two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Rounding off its physical interfaces is an HDMI 1.2a port. Meanwhile, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX’s storage comes via an M.2 2280 M-Key slot.

The de next-RAP8-EZBOX is available with both fan-assisted and passive heatsink cooling options, making it possible to integrate the system into fully sealed enclosures without the risk of overheating. Moreover, the system’s 15W performance hybrid architecture CPU and LPDDR5x system memory both minimize heat output and energy draw, preventing excessive thermal buildup during extended periods of operation.

Despite it being a new release, the product has already seen a great deal of attention, winning a Taiwan Excellence Award for its innovative design and market potential, particularly with respect to its potential use in space-constrained autonomous systems or as a central controller within industrial robots.

The system offers broad compatibility with operating systems, including Windows® 10 and Ubuntu 22.04.3 (Kernel 6.2).

 

The new partnership introduces smartphone-controlled multiplayer gaming to Škoda EVs, including Tetris® as a six-month Škoda-exclusive title, delivering a smarter, more social in-car gaming experience.

 Zurich, Switzerland – Feb 12; AirConsole, the in-car gaming platform by N-Dream, today announced a new partnership with Škoda, bringing its gaming experience to the brand’s battery-electric vehicles in Europe. The rollout includes the Škoda Enyaq with Software Version 4.0 and higher (produced from October 2023, Model Year 2024) and Škoda Elroq model, allowing drivers and passengers to play games directly on the vehicle’s infotainment display using their smartphones as controllers.

 Designed specifically for the car environment, AirConsole turns parked moments, such as charging stops, road-trip breaks, or waiting times, into shared entertainment experiences, without requiring any additional hardware.

 Tetris reimagined for the in car experience

Launching alongside the partnership is one of gaming’s most recognizable titles: Tetris. Designed specifically for the in-car environment, with smartphone-controlled gameplay on the vehicle’s infotainment screen, Tetris will be available as both a solo and multiplayer experience, allowing drivers and passengers to play together without relying on touch-only dashboard interaction. Tetris will launch exclusively for Škoda drivers for six months.

 Why Tetris®? One of top evergreen of the industry

As one of gaming’s most timeless franchises, Tetris® transcends age, culture, and experience level. Its simple mechanics, depth of play, and iconic soundtrack make it uniquely suited for shared moments in the car, aligning with AirConsole’s vision of turning parked time into meaningful, social experiences.

 Anthony Cliquot, CEO of N-Dream (AirConsole), said: “Welcoming Škoda to AirConsole is a natural fit. As one of the Volkswagen Group’s fastest-growing brands, Škoda understands how digital experiences can make time spent in the car more engaging and more human.” He continues “Games deserve to be thoughtfully integrated into the car; not hidden away in app stores no one uses. That’s exactly why Tetris® is joining AirConsole: a platform with the scale and user experience focus needed to do justice to games in the automotive environment.”

 “Tetris has captivated players for decades because its gameplay is simple, intuitive, and accessible to everyone regardless of age, culture, or gaming experience,” said Maya Rogers, CEO, The Tetris Company. “By expanding Tetris to AirConsole and Škoda we’re meeting players in everyday moments and transforming parked time into shared entertainment, continuing our mission to make Tetris easy to pick up, fun to play, and meaningful to experience together.”

 A Curated Game Library Built for the Car

Beyond Tetris®, Škoda drivers will have access to a curated catalog of 14 casual game titles spanning genres such as party, trivia, arcade, sports, puzzle, and others. Highlights include UNO® Car Party and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

 The service will be available in EU countries and supports up to five players, depending on the game and vehicle configuration. The app is pre-installed and drivers can access it through their Media Streaming package.

 Petr Kabelka, Connectivity & New Businesses Lead, at Škoda Auto said “Our goal is to enrich the everyday mobility experience with meaningful digital services. With AirConsole, we are opening a new chapter in in-car entertainment at Škoda, allowing customers to explore new forms of digital experiences directly in the vehicle as part of our Media Streaming package.”

The Škoda launch reflects how in-car gaming is evolving from a novelty into a designed, social experience that fits naturally into everyday electric vehicle use.

Barcelona, Spain & Zurich, Switzerland , Feb 12: Wallapop, the leading platform for conscious consumption in Spain, today announced a strategic partnership with Swiss AI company Albatross to deploy real-time AI discovery across its platform, advancing user engagement and seller visibility at unprecedented scale.

 With Albatross, Wallapop becomes one of the first C2C marketplaces globally to move beyond static, history-based recommendation systems toward in-session, adaptive discovery that understands user intent as it unfolds.

 In practice, this means discovery on Wallapop becomes more pro-active and responsive. For instance, when a user explores a second-hand sofa and then starts browsing rugs or floor lamps, the system understands the shift from evaluating a single item to furnishing a living space. Instead of continuing to surface more sofas, as traditional recommenders do, discovery adapts in real time to reflect the user’s evolving intent, highlighting relevant complementary items across categories, including products the user didn’t know existed.

 As the session continues, the experience keeps evolving: a user who then clicks on a vintage coffee table may start seeing lighting, paintings, décor, or storage pieces that match the same style, even if they never looked for them explicitly. This allows users to uncover highly relevant listings that feel like genuine finds, rather than variations of what they’ve already seen. Crucially, this allows discovery to keep pace as interests change (even within the same session) and helps the right listings surface at the right moment.

 The announcement follows Albatross’ recent $12.25 million fundraise to deploy its real-time perception layer; a technology designed to understand what users want in the moment. Forbes recently described this approach as the “second pillar of AI.” While generative AI has transformed how content is created, Albatross focuses on how content is discovered in environments where scale and choice overwhelm traditional personalization.

 Early production deployments have shown significant impact, beyond what is possible with traditional recommenders. In a four-week A/B test on 10% of Wallapop’s traffic, measuring performance across the entire homepage experience, the platform yielded:

• Increase in User Engagement: +118.9%
• Increase in Favorites & Interactions: +104.8%
• Increase Purchase Intentions: +46.9%

 Importantly, the system surfaced previously unseen items to qualified buyers, demonstrating its ability to unlock latent supply rather than simply amplify already popular listings. These gains have remained remarkably stable – and continued to improve – over an extended four-month production period, underscoring the robustness of the approach beyond short-term experimentation.

 For Wallapop, the shift goes beyond buyer relevance. The partnership introduces algorithmic seller discovery as a core capability, dynamically matching live buyer intent with relevant, shippable listings and addressing one of recommerce’s hardest challenges: ensuring quality supply doesn’t get lost in volume.

 “At Wallapop, we are moving toward a system that understands what users want in real time, helping buyers find the right items faster while giving sellers more effective visibility for their listings,” says Rob Cassedy, CEO of Wallapop. “Our collaboration with Albatross represents another step forward in our mission to empower people to participate in a more conscious consumption model that creates economic opportunities for people.”

 Unlike conventional recommenders built on past behavior and popularity signals, Albatross’ technology continuously interprets live user interactions. Every action within a session updates the system’s understanding of user intent and the catalog, allowing discovery to adapt instantly to changing behavior, supply dynamics, and context. This approach is particularly helpful for second-hand marketplaces, where millions of unique items with inconsistent metadata make traditional popularity- or similarity-based methods ineffective.

 For Albatross, Wallapop represents a demanding real-world environment for AI discovery. With a constantly evolving catalog of one-of-a-kind items and high listing velocity, Wallapop provides an ideal setting to validate and scale in-session perception models under real marketplace constraints.

 “Together with Wallapop, we’re delivering an online discovery experience comparable to the best in-store journey; one where users uncover products that feel like true hidden gems, tailored just for them, in real time” said Dr. Kevin Kahn, CEO of Albatross AI. “While large language models make sense of words, Albatross’ perception model makes sense of the sequence and context of user actions as they happen. This partnership demonstrates a radical shift in discovery, search, and personalization, which have seen little innovation for more than a decade.”

 The partnership represents one of the earliest large-scale commercial deployments of adaptive, in-session AI discovery in recommerce, reinforcing Wallapop’s ambition to lead the next phase of marketplace evolution.

 

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SAN FRANCISCO / MUMBAI, Feb 12 - CleverTap, the all-in-one customer engagement platform, announced that they have been positioned by Gartner® as a Leader in their 2026 Magic Quadrant™ for Personalization Engines.

We believe this recognition underscores the progress we are making alongside our customers, a growing ecosystem of forward-looking brands and partners dedicated to delivering relevant, responsible, and effective personalization.

Our approach to hyper-personalisation, individualized to each customer, is built around agentic AI capabilities from CleverAI™ designed to deliver “Experience of One” through 1:1 engagement at scale. We believe the CleverAI™ Decisioning Engine plays a central role in interpreting customer intent, enabling brands to connect customers with the right message, on the right channel, at the right moment. Combined with a comprehensive suite of personalization capabilities, we believe these capabilities are helping brands drive measurable outcomes, including up to 35% higher conversion rates across key use cases in industries like financial services, retail, ecommerce, media, telecom, and many others.

At the core of this approach is CleverAI™, our enterprise-grade agentic intelligence and decisioning engine. Designed for autonomous real-time orchestration, it enables continuous experience optimization across the customer lifecycle. We believe this focus on unified intelligence, real-time decisioning, and scalable hyper-personalization has contributed to our broader market momentum.

“We consider our positioning in the Leaders Quadrant by Gartner as confirmation of our capability that enables customers to improve business outcomes with the power of CleverAI™,” said Anand Jain, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, CleverTap.

“We continue to innovate while we execute on our product roadmap. With CleverAI™, we are delivering a truly revolutionary AI-First Customer Engagement Platform that will change the face of the martech and customer engagement industry, further enhancing our market position”.

(Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Personalization Engines,” by Penny Gillespie, Jason Daigler, Michael Ro, Ross Cosner, 3 February 2026.)

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