Category: Technology

Philips booth C9000: Taking design, choice, and value to the next level, PPDS will showcase its latest groundbreaking evolutions in Las Vegas, including a new design led category, innovations for energy efficiency, an expanded solutions portfolio, and much more.

 Amsterdam,May 05: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to confirm its participation at InfoComm 2026, promising an unmissable lineup, with new partnerships and UltraSlims both debuting and showcasing as future tech among planned announcements in Las Vegas. 

 Exhibiting on Philips Booth C9000 – and joining over 800 registered exhibitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center (June 13-19) – InfoComm 2026 will mark another major milestone for PPDS and its acclaimed ‘total solutions’ strategy to deliver unrivalled quality, choice, and value to customers in North America and beyond.

 Continuing PPDS’ evolution beyond a traditional provider of displays, InfoComm 2026 brings the opportunity to showcase – many for the first time – what is hailed by the company and its partners as the industry’s most complete and energy conscious portfolio of advanced and highly flexible digital display hardware and software solutions.

 Total market solutions

With quality only matched by design, solutions now include, but are far from limited to, dvLED (indoor, outdoor, and AIO), videowalls, digital signage (including TAA compliant) and ePaper, interactive displays, and professional TVs, created to support all market verticals and environments.

 At InfoComm 2026, PPDS is set to raise this bar even further with a wave of exciting new offerings, reinforcing its position as a centralized resource for projects of any scale, while delivering seamless buying and installation experiences to the channel.

 Bruce Wyrwitzke, Senior Director North America at PPDS, said: “Built on the foundations of over 134 years of innovation with Philips, PPDS prides itself on enabling businesses to bring their vision to life through tailored, cutting edge innovations. At InfoComm 2026, we will deliver the latest advances in support of that strategy, as well as showcasing the latest solutions that will enable customers to truly display without limits. You won’t want to miss it.”

 Ahead of the pack / Bright times ahead

Continuing PPDS’ highly embraced ‘Picture this’ theme, launched for this year, visitors to the Philips booth at InfoComm 2026 will be treated to an assembly of unmissable AI infused visual activity, with an ever-changing pool of content presented across a broad range of form visual factors and technologies.

 Staying ahead of the pack, and with a commitment to delivering unrivalled choice, value, and opportunity to partners and customers in North America and around the world, PPDS can also confirm InfoComm 2026 will become the global launch pad for the latest in its new for 2026 AI ready digital signage lineup.

 While full details are under wraps ahead of the show, the creation of this exciting new category within PPDS’ evolving Android SoC portfolio will open a wealth of exciting installation opportunities where proven quality, unparalleled visual performance, and UltraSlim aesthetics really matter. And that’s not all.

 PPDS will be announcing a new major partnership and collaboration with one of the AV industry’s most trusted manufacturers, with the introduction of a brand new signage series with a fresh ecosystem for total solutions built in.

 Jack Boyczuk, Director of PD Sales at PPDS in North America, added: “This year’s Philips booth encourages visitors to explore the reaches of their imaginations, using displays together with our trusted partner solutions to realise the benefits of what’s already integrated within Philips Professional Displays – including ultimate processing power and artificial intelligence (AI) ready technologies.”

 We have the solution

Helping visitors to visualise and experience the full power, potential, and versatility of Philips Professional Displays, this year’s booth will include solutions to support a variety of needs in different environments, including retail, education, corporate, food and beverage, transportation, hospitality, public venues, and control rooms.

 Powering forward

The latest evolutions of PPDS’ commitment and global strategy to developing better energy efficiency and more environmentally conscious features into its displays will also be present through the Philips booth, demonstrating ways businesses can deliver instant sustainability (and financial) benefits to their day to day operation.

 This year’s show will feature a range of dvLED and digital signage solutions – including the new for 2026 Philips Signage 5000 Series, the TAA compliant Philips Videowall display, and the ‘zero power’ Philips Tableaux range, the award winning Philips Unite LED 6000 Series All In One, with the company’s acclaimed LED wall of fame showcasing many others.

 Missed ISE 2026? For the first time in North America, PPDS will also be showcasing the new ‘all inclusive’ Philips LED Configurator, plus ‘game changing’ updates to the Philips Wave remote management platform.

 As with previous events, PPDS will adopt an open approach to the Philips booth, with no restrictions on access, allowing visitors the freedom to experience all solutions up close. PPDS’ global management team, together with local and international sales managers from around the world, will be present and accessible throughout the show, providing live demonstrations and answering questions.

 Angela Lin, Commercial Head for North America at PPDS, concluded: “We cannot wait to welcome visitors to the Philips booth at InfoComm 2026. 2026 has already been an exciting year, with some incredible new projects, combined with the ever strengthening of our portfolio and offering. With our incredible launches, as well as an array of future tech, together with a major new partnership, a visit to Philips Professional Displays could be a game changer for your business. We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas.”

Bengaluru, May 5 (BNP): Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), operator of Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), has introduced an integrated Smart Airside Safety System aimed at significantly improving operational safety, efficiency, and control across key airside zones.

The system is designed to strengthen safety at critical cross-service roads where aircraft and ground support vehicles operate in close proximity. By leveraging advanced technologies such as AI-based computer vision, intelligent automation, and a centralised monitoring platform, the system enables real-time oversight and improved coordination of airside movements.

According to BIAL, the initiative enhances right-of-way management and ensures precise handling of complex operational scenarios, reducing the risk of human error and improving overall situational awareness.

The deployment of this technology marks a major step in the airport’s digital transformation journey, reinforcing its focus on adopting smart infrastructure solutions to support growing air traffic and operational demands while maintaining high safety standards.

Mumbai, May 5 (BNP): The Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail project has reached a significant engineering milestone with the successful installation of five heavy portal beams over active railway tracks at Maninagar in Ahmedabad.

The work, completed within 22 days, involved the placement of precast, prestressed portal beams designed to support the upcoming high-speed rail infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted movement of existing railway services.

This achievement highlights the project’s focus on precision engineering and efficient execution in densely operational railway zones. The installation was carried out with careful planning to minimise disruption and maintain safety standards on active tracks.

The milestone marks steady progress in the development of India’s first high-speed rail corridor, which aims to significantly enhance connectivity between Mumbai and Ahmedabad once completed.

Project authorities noted that such complex construction activities demonstrate advancements in infrastructure capability and coordination within India’s railway ecosystem.

Newly created role places global AI strategy under a practicing partner’s leadership ahead of agentic AI deployment

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has appointed Jake Bernstein to the newly created role of Global AI and Innovation Partner, effective immediately. In this role, Bernstein will lead the firm’s global artificial intelligence strategy, governance, and innovation operations, including AI platform selection, workflow development, and data and knowledge management, working in coordination with the firm’s technology and security functions. The role formalizes global responsibility for the firm’s AI strategy and innovation roadmap under a single practicing partner leader.

Bernstein will also serve as co-chair of the firm’s AI Solutions Group, alongside Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis, who leads firmwide leadership coordination and AI-driven revenue growth, and Guillermo Christensen, who is responsible for global policy, cybersecurity, and geopolitical considerations. Together, they will guide the firm’s AI vision, governance, and implementation, ensuring alignment across practices, regions, and client needs.

“Jake’s appointment reflects a deliberate choice about how this firm leads in AI: with a practicing partner, accountable for outcomes, working in close partnership with our technology and security functions,” said Stacy Ackermann, Global Managing Partner of K&L Gates. “Agentic AI is moving from concept to deployment in months, not years. The market demands a partner driving this work who is in the practice every day, who understands what clients need, and who can move at the pace this moment requires.”

K&L Gates earned ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification in March, making it among the first law firms globally to do so, and has deployed its primary AI platform, Legora, across all practices and offices. The firm’s broader stack includes Vincent, Westlaw Advance, Relativity Analytics, CoCounsel, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. The firm’s AI Forward℠ framework establishes the expectation that lawyers reach for AI first on their own work, within firm policy.

“The AI Forward℠ posture is straightforward: lawyers should be using these tools every day, on their own work, within governance the firm has built and certified,” Bernstein stated. “What’s coming next, agents that can plan and execute multi-step workflows on a matter, makes supervision the central partner-level question of the next 18 months. The firms that build that fluency now will lead what follows. The firms that wait will not.”

Bernstein is a partner in the firm’s Technology Transactions and Sourcing and Data Protection, Privacy, and Security practice groups, where his work spans data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, SaaS agreements, AI/ML addenda and responsible AI frameworks, technology licensing, and IT outsourcing. He holds CISSP and CIPP/US certifications, serves on the firm’s General Counsel team advising on AI and technology matters, and is an active user of the firm’s AI platforms in his own practice.

 

Cyberhaven empowers security analysts with an extensible platform and workflow-native capabilities built to govern the surge of agents in the enterprise

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – May 5, 2026 – Cyberhaven today announced an expansion of its Unified AI & Data Security Platform to govern autonomous agents and protect data across enterprise workflows. This announcement introduces Agentic AI Security, which enables security teams to discover, monitor, and control AI agents; the Analyst Plugin, which turns every analyst into a power user by embedding Cyberhaven’s intelligence into AI assistants such as Claude Code and Codex; and a Standalone Browser Extension that extends data loss prevention to ChromeOS, any browser-capable contractor device, and unmanaged endpoints.

Enterprise AI Agent Adoption is Accelerating

AI is rapidly shifting from chat-based tools to autonomous agents operating on endpoints. According to Cyberhaven Labs research, enterprise adoption of endpoint-based AI-native apps has grown 509% over the past year, and enterprise adoption of coding assistants has jumped 357% year over year. These agents are being given increasing access to data and systems, unlocking productivity gains while introducing a largely unaddressed governance challenge: shadow agents, AI systems operating outside enterprise visibility and control.

“The way enterprises use AI has fundamentally shifted,” said Nishant Doshi, CEO of Cyberhaven. “AI is no longer just generating content. It is executing work. These agents have access to data, tools, and systems, operating with a level of autonomy the industry has not seen before. Most governance programs still focus on what users type into AI, not on what AI agents are actually doing. Security has to operate in real time, at the point where AI is taking action. That is what Cyberhaven is addressing with today’s launch.

Agentic AI Security: Govern Shadow Agents Across the Enterprise

Most security tools built for cloud-based AI are blind to agents running locally on endpoints in developer tools, integrated development environments (IDEs), and desktop applications. These shadow agents often inherit employee identity, gain access to sensitive data, and can execute bulk operations across production systems.

Cyberhaven’s Agentic AI Security addresses this through three integrated layers:

• Discovery provides a continuously maintained inventory of new and emerging AI agents, GenAI applications, and MCP servers across the enterprise, including shadow agents running locally on endpoints, with Risk IQ scores across five dimensions.
• Observability reconstructs the full execution lifecycle of every agent interaction: the data accessed, the tools invoked, the actions taken, and the complete multi-turn conversation context, so violations that unfold across multiple steps surface automatically.
• Controls enforce runtime policy guardrails at the prompt and response level, replacing generic block pages with plain-English explanations that coach users toward sanctioned behavior rather than simply blocking them.

Data Lineage makes this possible. Where other agentic security tools report what an agent did, Cyberhaven connects every agent action to the data it touched, where that data originated, what it contained, and where it went next. That is the difference between an alert and an investigation.

“Every CISO is wrestling with the same blind spot: they don’t know which AI agents are operating in their environment, let alone what data they’re touching,” said Saro Subbiah, SVP of Engineering at Cyberhaven. “Our Agentic AI Security leverages the data lineage foundation we have perfected over the years, providing the context that makes the difference between an alert and a successful investigation.

Product Releases Expanding Agentic AI Security Capabilities 

• Cyberhaven Analyst Plugin: Turns every analyst into a power user by bringing Cyberhaven’s security signals directly into Claude Code, Codex, and any MCP-compatible client. The plugin ships with more than 40 pre-built security skills and more than 20 specialized analysis agents that run complete, multi-step workflows for incident triage, GenAI exposure analysis, user risk profiling, and executive reporting, with skills that can also close duplicate incidents and execute triage decisions inside the analyst’s existing workflow.
• Standalone Browser Extension: Extends data loss prevention to ChromeOS, contractor devices, and unmanaged endpoints with no endpoint sensor required. Traces uploads, downloads, and copy-paste activity with content inspection applied, and is managed through the same interface used for endpoint deployments.

To learn more and register for today’s live launch event, visit https://events.cyberhaven.com/agentic-ai-launch/. 

New Delhi, May 4 (BNP): India is set to take a major step in space technology with the planned launch of its first artificial intelligence-powered orbital data centre satellite, named Pathfinder, under a collaboration between space-tech company Pixxel and AI startup Sarvam AI. The mission is targeted for launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The 200-kg class satellite is designed to process data directly in space, reducing the need to transmit large volumes of raw information back to Earth. This approach is expected to enable faster, real-time insights for applications such as environmental monitoring, defence analysis, and resource management.

Sarvam AI will provide the artificial intelligence systems for the mission, including advanced language models and onboard GPU-based computing for in-orbit data processing, training, and inference.

Pixxel will be responsible for the development, manufacturing, launch, and operation of the satellite. The spacecraft will be built at its upcoming Gigapixxel facility, which is designed for large-scale satellite production.

The project also aims to address limitations of traditional ground-based data centres, such as high energy consumption, land requirements, and cooling challenges, by leveraging solar power in space.

The initiative reflects a broader push toward digital and space sovereignty, focusing on running India-developed AI models on Indian-built infrastructure in orbit, reducing dependence on external cloud systems.

In parallel developments, Indian space startups are also expanding capabilities in advanced satellite technologies. GalaxEye has recently introduced “Drishti,” an OptoSAR satellite combining optical and radar imaging for all-weather observation, while other ventures like NeevCloud and AgniKul are exploring space-based data centre concepts, with pilot projects expected in the coming years.

Overall, the Pathfinder mission marks a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence with space infrastructure, positioning India at the forefront of next-generation space computing technologies.

SYDNEY, May 4 – Epson has announced its new SureColor F20060, a 76‑inch industrial dye sublimation printer designed for high‑volume textile production environments.

 

Epson SureColor F20060 76‑inch industrial dye sublimation printer

 

Succeeding the SureColor F11060, the SureColor F20060 builds on Epson’s proven industrial platform while delivering significantly higher productivity through an expanded printhead configuration and faster printing speeds of up to 300 m²/h.

 

The SureColor F20060 has been developed for textile manufacturers and print service providers requiring fast turnaround times, consistent output quality and reliable operation in demanding production workflows.

 

 

The printer features eight PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads, enabling faster throughput without compromising image quality or stability. With printing speeds of up to 300 m²/h, it is well suited to industrial‑scale production of fashion apparel, sportswear, home furnishings and soft signage.

 

PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead

 

An optional Jumbo Roll system, supporting media rolls of up to 300 kg allows for extended, uninterrupted printing and reduced downtime caused by frequent media changes.

 

 

This makes the SureColor F20060 particularly suitable for high‑volume manufacturing environments where continuous operation is critical.

 

To ensure consistent print quality at high production speeds, the printer incorporates Epson Precision Dot Technology combining halftone processing, LUT optimisation and Micro Weave technology to deliver accurate colour reproduction, smooth gradations and reduced banding.

 

Advanced media handling features support reliable and repeatable output, including easy media loading, Advanced Auto Tension Control (Ad‑ATC) for stable media feeding and an integrated dryer designed to minimise ink transfer and reduce wrinkling during operation.

 

The SureColor F20060 runs on a bulk ink system with 10‑litre or 3‑litre ink boxes and hot‑swap capability to minimise interruptions during long print runs. User‑replaceable printheads further contribute to reduced maintenance time and improved operational efficiency.

 

A 9‑inch LCD touch panel provides an intuitive user interface, while integrated auto‑adjustment technology, including an RGB camera system, assists in maintaining consistent print quality across different media types.

 

Senior product manager, professional print solutions at Epson Australia, Shuhei Sato said, “Textile manufacturers continue to demand higher productivity, consistent output quality and reliable day‑to‑day performance. The SureColor F20060 builds on the strengths of the F11060 platform while delivering a clear productivity increase, with higher throughput that supports faster turnaround times in industrial production environments.”

 

Epson designs and manufactures all core components of the SureColor F20060, including printheads, inks and Epson Edge Print software, ensuring long‑term consistency, quality and reliability of supply.

 

Positioned as the next generation in Epson’s industrial textile printer portfolio, the SureColor F20060 provides a scalable and future‑ready solution for businesses looking to increase production capacity without compromising print quality.

 

The SureColor F20060 is expected to be available in Australia and New Zealand in late May 2026.

WEX brings smarter AP solutions to Corporate Card customers with the help of growing fintech business, Extend.

NEW YORK–Extend, a leader in embedded virtual card payments, today announced a collaboration with WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), a global leader in intelligent payment solutions, to enable virtual card payments inside Concur Invoice. WEX corporate card customers can now connect their WEX commercial account in Concur Invoice to generate and settle vendor payments with virtual cards—all automatically and without leaving the Concur platform.

As an established SAP Concur partner, Extend provides WEX with the infrastructure key to facilitating—and accelerating—this strategic integration designed to deliver more value to business customers. This news reflects Extend’s growing position as a trusted fintech partner for financial institutions and corporate payment providers looking to deliver embedded payment capabilities inside the platforms their customers already rely on.

A Seamless Payments Experience for WEX Customers

For WEX corporate card customers using Concur Invoice, this integration not only enables a new level of control and security over vendor payments, it also means a more streamlined and automated AP process. When an invoice is received, Concur Invoice automatically generates a virtual card linked to the customer’s registered WEX commercial account—complete with a unique 16-digit number, spend limit, validity date, and invoice reference—then authorizes, remits, and reconciles the payment end to end.

This gives WEX customers the ability to:

• Settle invoices with single-use virtual cards generated from their existing WEX commercial account

• Control payment amounts and timing with per-invoice virtual card parameters

• Pay suppliers faster, improving cash flow, and days payable outstanding

• Automate reconciliation and gain complete visibility into payment delivery

• Eliminate paper checks and reduce associated risks and administrative burden

• Earn available card rebates on vendor transactions

“WEX is committed to providing our customers with intelligence-led solutions that transform Accounts Payable from a back-office function into a strategic driver of working capital,” said  Carlos Carriedo, Chief Operating Officer, Americas Payments & Mobility, WEX. “By partnering with Extend to embed virtual card payments inside Concur Invoice, we are delivering infrastructure that offers granular control over every transaction, all without disrupting how they already operate.”

 

WEX: Optimizing the AP Lifecycle with Virtual Card Technology

WEX modernizes the entire AP lifecycle through an intelligence-led orchestration layer that replaces vulnerable credentials with single-use virtual tokens that help neutralize fraud at the point of issuance. This digital architecture simplifies complex global payments across countries, currencies and systems to manage virtual cards and process transactions — all on one platform. By combining this transaction processing with strategic supplier enablement and guided enrollment, WEX helps transform Accounts Payable from a traditional cost center into a scalable, value-generating asset.

Andrew Jamison, CEO and co-founder of Extend, shares “WEX is one of the most respected names in corporate payments, and this partnership reflects the momentum we’re seeing across the industry. Extend has built the infrastructure that lets card issuers and payment platforms deploy new capabilities inside the software their customers already use, without ripping and replacing what’s already working. As customer expectations rapidly evolve, so does the race to deliver more connected payment workflows—Extend is excited to be the partner that makes it possible.”

Extend: The Embedded Payments Layer for Enterprise

Extend’s platform sits at the intersection of card rails, spend management, and expense software—connecting legacy payment infrastructure to modern business workflows. With partnerships across major issuing banks, integrations with the three largest card networks, and a growing footprint within solutions like Concur Invoice, Extend has built the connective tissue that allows financial institutions and corporate payment providers to offer new experiences to end users without costly, time-intensive direct integrations.

As business software platforms and card programs continue to converge, Extend is uniquely positioned to accelerate this shift across the industry. The WEX partnership is the latest example of a leading corporate payment provider leveraging Extend’s infrastructure to move faster, reach more customers, and deliver more value from existing card programs.