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New Plume Console Multiplies ISP Business Results by Putting AI Agents to Work on Cost to Serve, Churn Reduction and Revenue Growth

Plume Console gives every ISP team AI agents that autonomously find and resolve complex subscriber issues, turn months of analysis into a few clicks, while enabling operators to cut cost to serve, reduce churn and uncover new revenue opportunities

VIENNA and PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Plume Design, Inc. (“Plume“), the award-winning AI-native platform used by more than 450 internet service providers (ISPs) across 60+ countries to run the securely connected home, today introduced Plume Console at Network X in Vienna. Built on the Plume platform, Plume Console gives ISP teams a single place to investigate subscriber issues, create and deploy agents, and direct actions across Plume WiFi, Plume Security, Plume Care and their existing business systems. It puts the platform’s intelligence and automation directly in the hands of the teams responsible for subscriber experience and business performance.

Plume Console directs AI at the world’s most comprehensive data fabric, drawn from more than 50 million homes, 600 million securely connected devices, and 3000 profiled applications. Finding the root cause of a complex issue, spotting a churn indicator or identifying a revenue opportunity can take an ISP’s data science team months. With Plume Console, any team member can get a recommended next step in a matter of clicks.

“AI is changing how people interact with technology, and soon agents will be making more decisions and taking more actions on their behalf, and for ISPs, that raises the stakes for connectivity, security and trust,” said Dan Herscovici, president and CEO of Plume. “A decade ago, Plume pioneered cloud-managed WiFi and changed how ISPs manage the connected home. With Plume Console, our partners can build and direct agents that uncover problems, resolve subscriber issues and identify opportunities for growth across their business. We helped ISPs navigate the last major shift in connectivity. Now we’re giving them the intelligence, control and freedom to lead the next one, with a future-proof platform that works across their hardware, existing systems and AI models.”

For longtime Plume partner NOS, Plume Console represents that vision in practice, giving ISP teams new ways to turn intelligence into action across WiFi, security and care.

“We are excited about Plume Console because it is a significant step forward in how we deliver and care for the connected home,” said José Pedro Teixeira, Director of Product Management at Portuguese provider NOS. “Plume listened to what service providers like NOS need and built a product for how ISPs will operate in the AI era. It gives our teams actionable intelligence across WiFi, security and care. Plume Console puts AI to work for our teams, turning insights into action and resolving issues before they lead to a truck roll or subscriber churn. With Plume Console, we can deliver a better subscriber experience and better business outcomes at the same time.”

Built to address 100% of subscriber experience issues 

For ISPs, the last stretch of connectivity inside the home can decide whether a subscriber stays or leaves. A speed test at the gateway can look healthy while a television buffers, a camera loses its connection or a video call drops, leading to a technician visit or a lower Net Promoter Score (NPS).

Plume is built to address the full spectrum of subscriber experience issues. Today, the Plume platform autonomously resolves most issues through continuous WiFi optimization, security, and established automation. The remaining issues require care workflows, further investigation or intervention, and Plume Console equips ISP teams to tackle them, increasingly using agents to investigate, recommend and execute actions across connected systems. Every issue a Plume agent resolves can become an automation, so the share the platform resolves on its own grows over time. A recent study found that homes using Plume’s technology had 31% lower churn, 20% fewer technician visits and a 16% improvement in NPS compared with homes not using Plume.

An agentic workforce, designed and directed by the ISP

Plume Console lets ISP teams leverage agents that autonomously identify issues and potential actions, often with just a few clicks. Teams can deploy Plume’s pre-built agents, create new ones using an agent builder, or use SQL and templates to modify as needed. Agents can identify an issue, provide notification or resolve it. Using webhooks, MCP and APIs, Plume Console also connects the Plume platform to other systems for action, including service ticketing, CRM campaigns and digital care. Teams can also validate that each agent delivers reliable guidance before acting on or recommending it.

One data fabric, every team

The same data serves every team that shapes the subscriber experience:

• Network operations can see how a single-location issue can impact locations across the network, and deploy an agent to address it.
• Security analysts see every device, application and agent action in context, and can quarantine a device or set policy.
• Care teams can investigate home connectivity details for context, with agents guiding them to the right resolution.
• Marketers use Plume research agents to find opportunities hidden in operational data and then share insights and recommendations with CRMs to activate revenue growth campaigns.
• Developers can build their own agents using structured data tables, APIs, MCP, agent cookbooks and recipes with the ability to connect via webhooks to ISP tech stacks.

A securely connected home that learns from every network

Lessons learned on one network strengthen every network on the Plume platform. When Plume Security Labs uncovered “SuperProxy,” in which streaming devices silently enrolled homes in residential proxy networks that later delivered malware, the signatures behind that discovery began protecting other ISPs on the platform without those ISPs having to find the threat themselves. Plume Security protects every device from the gateway, with no software to install, and blocks six million threats a day.

“In a securely connected home, WiFi and security shouldn’t be managed separately, and no ISP should be responsible for discovering every threat on its own,” said Chris Griffiths, Plume’s chief technology officer. “When the Plume platform learns something in one network, every network benefits. Plume Console shows teams what was found and what the platform did about it, so they can act with full context while the ISP stays in control as automation grows.”

Alan Coleman, Plume’s chief product officer said, “AI can optimize and protect an ISP’s WiFi network in two critical ways. The first is predictable: governed, prescribed workflows that optimize WiFi and keep security always on, resolving the majority of issues efficiently and consistently. The second is where Plume Console shines: the open-ended problems with no established fix. Teams can direct a collection of agents to work together, investigate what is surfacing in the network and recommend the next step, while people set the guardrails and make decisions.”

Availability and demonstrations

Plume Console will be demonstrated at Network X, Oct. 13-15, at VIECON in Vienna. Journalists attending the event are invited to see how Plume Console lets ISP teams design, deploy and manage an agentic workforce across WiFi, security and digital care.

Learn more about Plume Console at plume.ai/console

To arrange a demonstration or executive interview, contact corporatecomms@plume.com.

About Plume

Plume created the first managed WiFi platform for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in 2016, enabling the company to scale across the globe and expand into managing the entire subscriber experience, including approximately 600 million connected devices, in 50 million homes, on behalf of more than 450 ISPs, across 61 countries. By integrating managed WiFi, cybersecurity and customer care, Plume created the first open, hardware-agnostic SaaS Subscriber Experience Platform for ISPs. Powered by an unmatched global dataset and AI optimization, the Plume platform builds subscriber confidence through improved WiFi experiences, seamless new service implementation and proactive customer care. Plume’s open-source framework OpenSync® is pre-integrated and supported on the leading silicon, CPE and platform SDKs, and supports leading industry standards like RDK-B and prplWave. Discover more at www.plume.com.

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Jharsuguda Airport Set for Major Expansion as Centre Approves Rs 2,100 Crore, International Upgrade Planned

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The proposed development of Veer Surendra Sai Airport includes runway expansion, a new terminal, land acquisition and improved passenger facilities. Authorities are also exploring direct flights to Chennai, Jaipur and Visakhapatnam.

Jharsuguda, Oct 13 (UDN): Veer Surendra Sai Airport in Jharsuguda is set for a major infrastructure upgrade, with the Centre reportedly approving Rs 2,100 crore for its expansion and development to international standards.

The proposed investment is expected to support improvements in airport infrastructure, including runway expansion, construction of a new terminal and facilities to accommodate larger aircraft. The development could strengthen air connectivity across western Odisha and create fresh opportunities for tourism, business and employment.

The announcement was made by Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit, who also chairs the Airport Advisory Committee, following a meeting held on Monday to discuss the airport’s future expansion and operational requirements.

Land Acquisition Underway for Airport Expansion

According to Purohit, the process of acquiring nearly 350 acres of land is underway to facilitate the proposed expansion.

“Jharsuguda airport will become an international airport in the coming days. The Centre has approved Rs 2,100 crore to develop it to an international level. The acquisition process for nearly 350 acres of land is underway,” he said.

The proposed infrastructure upgrades are expected to enhance the airport’s operational capacity and improve its ability to handle larger aircraft. However, the project’s implementation timeline and the details of its proposed international operations have not been specified in the report.

Direct Flights to Chennai, Jaipur and Visakhapatnam Proposed

Improving flight connectivity was another key issue discussed at the Airport Advisory Committee meeting.

Jharsuguda MLA Tankadhar Tripathy said efforts would be made to introduce direct flights connecting the industrial town with Chennai, Jaipur and Visakhapatnam.

Better connectivity with these cities could benefit business travellers, industrial establishments, tourists and residents of western Odisha. The proposed routes, however, remain subject to further efforts and operational decisions by the concerned authorities and airlines.

The meeting also discussed the need to introduce morning flight services to improve travel convenience for passengers.

ATM, Food Services and Ambulance Facility Planned

Alongside infrastructure expansion, officials discussed several measures to improve passenger amenities at the airport.

Tripathy said an ATM would be installed at the airport at the earliest and that a restaurant-like facility would be introduced to provide food and other services to travellers.

The provision of a dedicated modern ambulance was also discussed as part of efforts to strengthen emergency response facilities at the airport.

These proposed additions are aimed at making air travel more convenient and ensuring better support for passengers.

Push for Tourism and Employment in Western Odisha

Airport Director Upendra Nath Dhaundia said the meeting focused on the airport’s expansion, regional development, tourism promotion and employment generation.

“Detailed discussions were held on how the airport can be expanded and upgraded, how development can be promoted in Odisha, particularly western Odisha, how tourism can increase and how local employment opportunities can be improved,” Dhaundia said.

The proposed expansion is expected to strengthen Jharsuguda’s position as an important aviation hub for western Odisha, a region with significant industrial and commercial activity.

Improved air connectivity could also make local tourist destinations more accessible, potentially supporting hospitality businesses and other tourism-related services.

While the reported Rs 2,100-crore approval signals a major development plan for Jharsuguda Airport, the project’s next stages will depend on land acquisition, infrastructure development and the implementation of the proposed connectivity and passenger-service initiatives.

Queue-Based Darshan System to Be Introduced Soon at Puri Jagannath Temple: Odisha Law Minister

A pilot model for the proposed queue-based darshan system at Puri Srimandir has been prepared. The arrangement will be implemented on a trial basis after consultations with servitor groups and approval from the temple management committee.

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Puri, October 13: The queue-based darshan system at Puri Srimandir is expected to be introduced soon, Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has said.

According to the minister, a pilot model has been prepared to streamline darshan and improve crowd management at the temple. However, the system will be introduced only after consultations with various servitor groups and the temple management committee.

Pratihari Nijog to Inspect Queue System Model

A ramp has been constructed in accordance with the proposed design for the queue-based darshan system. The Pratihari Nijog will inspect the arrangement first, following which the model will be presented to other Nijogs for their feedback and approval.

Once a consensus is reached among the servitor groups, the proposal will be placed before the temple management committee. The system will subsequently be introduced on a trial basis.

The Pratihari Nijog has also suggested using rope barricades or other physical barricades as an alternative to the proposed queue arrangement. The group has indicated its willingness to offer suggestions on managing the flow of devotees following discussions with the government and the Law Minister.

Law Minister Flags Challenges with Rope Barricades

Harichandan said rope barricades could create difficulties during periods of heavy footfall, underlining the need for a more structured queue management system.

“We had developed and reviewed a model for arranging queues using ropes. However, this could create problems when there is a heavy crowd. From that perspective, the first pilot model for the queue system has already been prepared,” the Law Minister said.

He added that members of the Pratihari Nijog had been requested to inspect the model at the earliest. Other servitor groups, including the Chhatisa Nijog, will also be consulted before the system is implemented.

“Once all the groups approve the arrangement and the Chhatisa Nijog gives its approval, we will begin the implementation process. I believe the queue system will be introduced very soon,” Harichandan said.

The proposed system is aimed at ensuring a more orderly darshan experience for devotees while improving crowd management at the temple. Its rollout will depend on consultations with the servitor groups and the approval of the temple management committee.

GAIL Gas Pipeline Fire Guts Roadside Eatery in Cuttack’s CDA Sector 10, Two Injured

Cuttack, Oct 13 (UDN): A fire broke out in a GAIL gas pipeline in CDA Sector 10 of Cuttack on Tuesday morning, gutting a roadside eatery and leaving two people with minor injuries.

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The incident occurred while the newly laid pipeline, intended to supply gas to households in the area, was reportedly undergoing testing. According to preliminary reports, the pipeline had been laid on Monday night, and the fire erupted during the testing process.

Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot to contain the blaze. Fire service personnel launched firefighting operations, while the affected area was barricaded to keep people away from the damaged pipeline and prevent further risks.

Roadside Eatery Reduced to Ashes

The fire spread to a nearby roadside eatery, completely destroying the establishment. Two people who were reportedly eating there at the time sustained minor injuries.

The incident triggered concern among local residents, as flames from a gas pipeline can pose a serious safety risk. Authorities restricted public movement around the site as emergency personnel worked to bring the situation under control.

Earlier Pipeline Incident Raises Safety Concerns

The latest fire has renewed concerns over gas pipeline safety in Cuttack’s CDA area. An earlier incident involving a GAIL pipeline reportedly caused gas to shoot high into the air, triggering panic among residents. No fire was reported in that incident.

The cause of Tuesday’s fire and the circumstances surrounding the pipeline testing were not immediately clear. Further details regarding the injured persons and any official response from GAIL were awaited.

The incident has underscored the need for stringent safety measures during pipeline installation and testing, particularly in areas close to roadside businesses and public movement.

LIXIL Expands Housing Technology Business in India with New Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad

Driven by the newly formed “LHT Global” organization, this strategic expansion accelerates international growth to meet surging demand.

GURUGRAM, India, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LIXIL Corporation (“LIXIL”), maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint with a new window manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, India. Spanning 500,000 square feet and slated to commence operations in 2028, the new plant will substantially boost LIXIL’s local production capabilities in the country—aligning with the Indian government’s “Make in India” initiative while establishing a highly responsive, localized supply chain under its LIXIL Housing Technology (LHT) India business.

The new facility will be complemented by LHT’s existing window manufacturing plant in IMT Manesar, Haryana, to meet rising domestic demand for pre-engineered aluminum window systems and sliding door profiles marketed under the TOSTEM brand and affirming India as a key strategic growth hub for the region.

The expansion is projected to increase the TOSTEM brand’s local production ratio in the country from 30% to over 60%, significantly increasing local production capability, responsiveness, and service to customers across Northern and Southern India.

A significant challenge for Indian builders and homeowners is to secure consistent, high-quality aluminum window frames for their property projects – from large projects to individual homes. LHT’s expanding production and operating footprint aims to meet this demand with its proprietary TOSTEM “Windows in the Box” solution. This solution ships precision-engineered, ready-to-assemble window kits directly to site with consistent global quality and manufacturing, where 80% of quality-critical processes are managed in-house. This innovation eliminates the quality headache for builders and homeowners who source and coordinate multiple local fabricators. This will be supported by a concurrent retail expansion spanning about 160 partner companies, over 150 showroom locations across 130 cities.

Commenting on the investment, Hardeep Singh, Managing Director, TOSTEM India, said: “India’s rapid development and urbanization must be matched with high quality buildings and homes. We are confident that our new Hyderabad facility will deliver TOSTEM global quality that is proudly “Made In India” for premium, pre-engineered aluminum windows and doors. Together with our Haryana facility, we look forward to serving our Indian distributors, business partners, and homeowners, with “Windows in the Box” and other quality solutions and services.”

Ichiro Murakoshi, Asia Pacific Head of TOSTEM, added: “Our latest investment establishes India as a strategic growth hub for the LIXIL Housing Technology business under the newly formed “LHT Global” organization. We are combining advanced global technology and products with localized operational strength, to more completely serve our customers in the country and in the Asia-Pacific region. Together with industry partners, we look forward to fulfilling the LIXIL purpose to make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere.”

About LIXIL

LIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high-quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry-leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM. Approximately 55,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day. Learn more at www.lixil.com. 

About TOSTEM

TOSTEM is a globally trusted Japanese brand renowned for high-quality aluminium windows and doors. Backed by a legacy of over 100 years, we combine thoughtful design with functional excellence, setting global benchmarks across the building materials industry. Awarded prestigious honors including the Red Dot, iF, Best100, and German Design Awards, our products remain a favorite choice nationwide. Quality is our top priority: every door and window meets rigorous international testing standards and features our patented TEXGUARD coating, delivering superior scratch resistance and protection for up to 40 years. TOSTEM emphasizes precision, durability, and a seamless user experience. Through our innovative “window-in-a-box” concept, each pre-engineered unit ensures a perfect fit, error-free delivery, and effortless installation. With integrated features such as EPDM coatings and rubber gaskets for superior sealing, TOSTEM delivers solutions that harmonize strength and style to enhance the comfort and aesthetics of every living space. (Global website: https://www.tostem.com/; India website: https://www.tostemindia.com/)

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Mesa School of Business raises ₹110 crore to expand its portfolio of programmes for the AI era

Series A co-led by Dharana Capital and Elevation Capital in India’s first startup focused business school

BENGALURU, India, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mesa School of Business has raised ₹110 crore, comprising ~₹85 crore in Series A equity funding co-led by Dharana Capital and existing investor Elevation Capital, and ₹25 crore in venture debt from InnoVen Capital and Alteria Capital. New capital will be used to invest in AI-first curriculum for existing programs, launch & grow new programs and build strategic partnerships with the startup ecosystem.

Founded in 2023 by Ankit Agarwal and Varun Limaye, Mesa runs residential programmes built around learning by doing real things. Every student builds and runs a small business, and learns to use AI to build and launch a tech product. More than 100 founders have taught on campus, and students have worked on over 200 projects with startups. Mesa is also backed by founders including Kunal Shah (CRED), Vidit Aatrey (Meesho), Abhiraj Bhal (Urban Company) and Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm).

Mesa has grown from a single postgraduate cohort to over 550 students across three programmes in the last 3 years: a one-year Post Graduate Programme in Startup Leadership, a four-year undergraduate programme on business & entrepreneurship, and Forge, a one-year programme for fresh graduates.

Mesa School alumni either opt for full time jobs in startups or choose to build their own companies. First two PG cohorts got an average CTC of ₹26 lakh, with the top 25% averaging ₹36.5 lakh. All placed students joined top startups, including Zomato, Zepto, Urban Company, Scapia and Comet, 58% of them in founder-facing roles.

Nearly 20% of graduates became entrepreneurs themselves. 50+ student startups are currently incubated at Mesa Startup Lab, the school’s in-house residency. Put together, they have raised ₹25+ crore in funding and grants and have an annual revenue run-rate of ₹50+ crore. Their backers include Nikhil Kamath, Ronnie Screwvala, Campus Fund, BeyondSeed, Foundery, i-Venture@ISB and IdeaBaaz. Among them is Mumbai Pav Co. which has raised ₹9 crore. Two student founders have already appeared on Shark Tank India.

Mesa will use the funds in three areas. It will strengthen its leadership team and build its capabilities in AI-led programme design and delivery, setting the school up to scale both its existing and new programmes. It will deepen strategic partnerships with leading startups, which will help shape its programmes and offer students industry-led projects, mentorship and job opportunities. And it will invest in launching and scaling new programmes.

“The rapid evolution of modern tech has exposed a glaring disconnect in higher education: students feel unprepared for new-age roles, and companies can’t find job-ready talent. Mesa is bridging that gap by rethinking business education for an AI-first world, ensuring students develop proven, high-impact operational capabilities.” said Vamsi Duvvuri, Founder and Managing Partner, Dharana Capital.

“Higher education in India needs to be rebuilt for the AI era, not patched. We believe founder-led, mission-driven schools like Mesa will be the new-age builders of Indian education, and we’re excited to double down,” said Mukul Arora, Co-Managing Partner, Elevation Capital.

“In an AI-led world, what will set ambitious young people apart is judgement, a bias for action and an understanding of how the world actually works – and those come only from experience. That’s why at Mesa, every student builds a real business with real revenue, uses AI on live problems, and gets feedback from founders who are always in the room. That is why startups hire our students, and why so many of them go on to build their own startups,” said Ankit Agarwal, co-founder, Mesa School of Business.

“AI will take over much of back-office work. Young people shouldn’t spend their early careers in roles that are disappearing, but building, selling and launching things. That’s what Mesa trains them to do,” said Varun Limaye, co-founder, Mesa School of Business.

About Mesa School of Business

Mesa School of Business is a Bengaluru-based institution that prepares young people to build, lead and create value in an AI-first world. It was founded in 2023 by Ankit Agarwal (Harvard Business School, IIT Bombay; formerly BCG and Urban Company) and Varun Limaye (Kellogg School of Management; formerly Amazon). Mesa offers residential programmes for undergraduates, fresh graduates and early-career professionals, and its mission is to build India’s Stanford. www.mesaschool.co

About Dharana Capital

Dharana Capital is an India-focused growth-stage technology and consumer investment firm. Dharana Capital’s current investments include Urban Company, LAT Aerospace, MyGate, Vyapar, Temple, Itilite, Petpooja, Vayudh and Beyond Appliances amongst others. Dharana is backed by top US University endowments and other non-profit institutions.

About Elevation Capital

Founded in 2002, Elevation Capital is one of India’s leading early-stage venture capital firms, partnering with founders from seed through scale. Elevation has invested more than $2.5 billion across 200+ companies, backing category-defining businesses across consumer-tech, fin-tech, enterprise AI, healthcare and deep-tech, including MakeMyTrip, Paytm, Firstcry, Swiggy, Urban Company and Meesho. The firm remains committed to backing audacious founders building enduring companies from India for the world.

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GAC Connects with Europe Through Engineering and Football at 2026 Paris Motor Show

PARIS, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Engineering for a better life. On October 12, the 91st Paris Motor Show opened at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. GAC showcased new energy vehicles across its three brands, with the AION UT Cross making its global debut. GAC. THE ENGINEERS, its brand proposition for Europe, was officially launched, while GAC CARE+ made its European debut, marking a new stage of full-chain localization in Europe.

As the birthplace of the modern automotive industry, Europe is both a key market for GAC and a strategic hub for its global expansion. GAC remains committed to long-term growth, applying an engineer’s mindset to products and technology while deepening local services and ecosystems to become a trusted brand for European users.

In Europe, GAC aims to bring more than high-quality products and services—it also seeks to become part of consumers’ everyday lives. As one of Europe’s most influential sports, football offers a powerful connection between brands and users.

At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, GAC and Chelsea Football Club held a global partnership signing ceremony at the GAC booth. Following the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement, GAC officially became the Official Automotive Partner of Chelsea FC. Chelsea legend Claude Makélélé joined the event, interacting with GAC owners, showing off his football skills and signing an autograph for a robotic “young fan”.

GAC and Chelsea first joined forces during the club’s 2026 pre-season tour, laying the foundation for deeper cooperation. Chelsea is the second European football club to enter into a strategic partnership with GAC, following Villarreal CF.

Looking ahead, GAC will use football as a bridge to work with Chelsea and Villarreal CF, engaging fans and creating locally relevant brand experiences that bring GAC closer to European users.

For further information about GAC, please visit https://www.gacgroup.com/en or follow us on social media.

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DXC and LangChain Advance Agentic AI Harnesses for Mission-Critical IT Operations

• Partnership brings together DXC’s decades of experience operating mission-critical enterprise systems with LangChain’s technology for safely and securely managing AI agent harnesses
• DXC OASIS, built on LangChain’s open-source LangGraph runtime, is scaling toward 125 customer environments across regulated industries and multiple geographies
• Across 500 measured use cases, OASIS has reduced resolution time by 95% on average, with diagnostic accuracy of 92% or better

ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced a partnership with LangChain, the company behind the open-source LangGraph agent framework and LangSmith agent engineering platform, to advance governed agentic AI across mission-critical enterprise IT environments.

The partnership builds on DXC’s use of LangGraph within DXC OASIS, its intelligent orchestration platform and operating model for mission-critical IT operations. DXC is also licensing LangSmith to support the development, evaluation, and observability of OASIS agents. OASIS is already in production and scaling toward 125 customer environments across regulated industries and multiple geographies. Together, these capabilities help DXC build, orchestrate, evaluate, and continuously improve AI agents while applying the enterprise context, governance, human oversight, and continuous assurance required for critical technology environments.

Bringing Agentic AI Into Mission-Critical Operations

Through the partnership, DXC is using LangGraph and LangSmith to advance how OASIS agents are built, orchestrated, evaluated, and continuously improved. LangGraph provides the open-source framework for agent orchestration, including capabilities such as delegation, state management, and human-in-the-loop workflows, while LangSmith provides tooling for agent development, evaluation, and observability.

OASIS integrates these capabilities to enterprise IT operations, enabling agents to respond to operational events, investigate issues in parallel, draw on specialized capabilities across technology domains, and bring people into the process when judgment or approval is required. This allows human experts to focus on higher-value decisions while agents provide the capacity and speed to address operational issues at scale. Across specific production use cases, filesystem incidents that previously took 53-90 minutes can be resolved in 3-6 minutes, while database performance incidents have moved from 2-3 hours to 5-12 minutes. Complex problem management that previously required 2-6 days has been reduced to 8-10 minutes.

“Agentic AI has the potential to fundamentally change how enterprises operate their most critical technology, but models alone are not enough,” said Dan Gray, President, Global Infrastructure Services, DXC Technology. “Across more than 500 measured use cases, OASIS has reduced resolution time by 95% on average, with diagnostic accuracy of 92% or better when validated against senior engineer judgment. Through our work with LangChain, we’re bringing together advanced agent technology, operational expertise, and governance to put AI agents to work safely at enterprise scale.”

Scaling Agentic AI with Governance and Human Oversight

A core focus of the partnership is helping enterprises expand the use of AI agents while maintaining appropriate governance and human oversight. Using LangChain technology, OASIS now enables agents to operate within defined authority while maintaining the controls required for mission-critical environments. Actions are assessed based on factors including reversibility, impact, verifiability, and an agent’s track record. Sensitive actions can be paused for human approval before execution, while agent decisions, tool calls, and outcomes are traced to provide visibility into how agents operate.

OASIS also grounds agents in the specific enterprise environments in which they operate. Agents can draw from system-specific and customer-specific information, DXC operational expertise, and vendor documentation, helping them reason using the context and requirements of each customer environment rather than relying solely on general model knowledge. By combining this enterprise context with defined governance policies and human oversight, OASIS enables organizations to expand the role of AI agents in production while maintaining accountability and control.

“Agents are transforming the application layer for every business, and the enterprises pulling ahead are taking ownership of their agent stack,” said Julia Schottenstein, Chief Operating Officer, LangChain. “That means adapting the harness to their business, grounding agents in proprietary context, and building the governance and continuous improvement loops that make agents reliable in production. We’re proud to bring that model into mission-critical enterprise operations through our partnership with DXC.”

An Open Approach to Enterprise Agentic AI

The partnership also supports an open approach to agentic AI designed to give enterprises flexibility and control as AI technologies evolve. OASIS is model agnostic and supports interoperability with third-party and customer-owned systems, enabling organizations to select different models for different workloads based on requirements including quality, cost, latency, and privacy. OASIS is also designed to continuously improve as it operates, using insights from agent executions to improve performance and incorporate lessons from individual scenarios into the broader system over time.

Deployments can span public cloud, private cloud, dedicated, and sovereign environments without requiring a redesign of the underlying architecture. Customers retain control of their data, workflows, and the operational capabilities they build on top of the platform, while preserving flexibility across models, infrastructure, and deployment environments.

DXC and LangChain detail their approach in a new technical white paper, DXC OASIS: The Harness for Mission-Critical IT Operations, which explores how organizations can operationalize AI agents while maintaining governance, accountability, and human oversight across mission-critical environments. 

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.

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Luoyang charts a new path for safeguarding archaeological heritage

JINZHONG, China, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China Daily:

The seventh International Ancient Capitals Forum and 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue took place in Luoyang, Henan province, from Friday to Sunday.

The events showcased Luoyang’s character, industrial strength and cultural charm, with important releases on topics including the protection of archaeological sites and the creative use of cultural heritage.

Home to abundant historical relics and a growing urban population, the city has in recent years sought to protect and revitalize heritage sites while balancing preservation and utilization.

Through long-term efforts, Luoyang has transformed protected cultural relics into archaeological parks. It has adopted measures including building new urban areas away from the old town and explored tailored plans for individual sites, making progress in bringing its heritage to life.

First carved after Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) moved the imperial capital to Luoyang, Longmen Grottoes are a world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and a treasure trove of stone-carving art.

To better protect and pass on this gem of Chinese culture, the Longmen Grottoes Research Institute conducts conservation and restoration work, technical research, heritage monitoring and digital preservation.

Projects tackling hazards such as water seepage, unstable rock masses and weathering are steadily advancing, gradually forming an overarching conservation framework for the grottoes.

The Sui-Tang Luoyang City site is another typical example. It served successively as the capital or secondary capital of the Sui (581-618), Tang (618-907), Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907-960) period and Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) for more than 530 years, representing the pinnacle of ancient Chinese urban planning and architectural craftsmanship.

Around 2005, low-rise dwellings, enterprises and factories dotted the site. Residents hoped for better living conditions, enterprises sought to expand production, while the site required standardized protection and revitalization.

To balance heritage protection with improvements to residents’ lives, a total of 973 households, nearly 3,300 villagers and 63 enterprises were relocated from the site between 2007 and 2024. Within its palace core zone, 62 hectares of land were freed up for heritage display.

The city also integrated urban green spaces, ecological zones and water-source reserves in planning and building a nearly 200-hectare botanical garden.

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Haribabu Kambhampati’s Odisha Tenure: Green Lok Bhavan, Renewable Energy and Higher Education Reforms in Focus

Bhubaneswar, Oct13 (UDN): As Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati prepares to step down as Odisha Governor following the latest gubernatorial reshuffle announced by President Droupadi Murmu, his tenure has drawn attention for its emphasis on environmental sustainability, renewable energy and improvements in higher education.

Kambhampati assumed office on January 3, 2025, and served as Odisha Governor for approximately one year and nine months. He is set to be succeeded by Braj Mohan Ram, a senior BJP leader from Jharkhand, following the presidential announcement on October 12, 2026.

During his time in office, Kambhampati promoted environmentally responsible practices at Lok Bhavan and encouraged universities across Odisha to strengthen academic standards, improve infrastructure and adopt sustainable campus management practices.

Lok Bhavan Earns Platinum Green Campus Certification

One of the notable milestones of Kambhampati’s tenure was Lok Bhavan receiving the Platinum Green Campus certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).

According to the reported assessment, Lok Bhavan scored 88 out of 100 points under the council’s Green Campus Rating System, securing the highest rating. It also became the first Lok Bhavan in the country to receive the Platinum rating under the revised IGBC Green Campus Version 1 framework.

The recognition reflected efforts to improve energy efficiency, conserve water and expand green cover across the Governor’s official premises.

Lok Bhavan’s installed solar power capacity reached 635 kW, while more than 80 per cent of its campus remained under greenery. Water conservation measures reportedly reduced water consumption by over 35 per cent.

Another significant initiative was the transition of the Governor’s official motorcade to electric vehicles, highlighting the potential for public institutions to reduce their dependence on conventional fuels.

Push for Academic Excellence and University Reforms

Beyond environmental initiatives, Kambhampati focused on strengthening higher education in his capacity as Chancellor of state universities.

He emphasised the need to fill vacant teaching positions, improve academic standards and ensure transparent, merit-based faculty recruitment. These measures were aimed at strengthening teaching quality and improving the overall functioning of higher educational institutions.

He also encouraged universities to pursue accreditation, upgrade infrastructure and adopt renewable energy solutions. The promotion of solar power and green campus certification formed part of his broader push to make educational institutions more sustainable.

His approach linked academic development with institutional accountability and environmental responsibility.

From Mizoram Raj Bhavan to Odisha Lok Bhavan

Before his appointment as Odisha Governor, Kambhampati served as Governor of Mizoram from 2021 to 2025.

An engineer by training, he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering and a PhD in Control Systems from Andhra University. Before entering politics, he worked as an associate professor at the university’s engineering college.

His academic background and experience in public service informed his emphasis on higher education, institutional development and sustainability during his tenure in Odisha.

Braj Mohan Ram to Take Over as New Governor

President Droupadi Murmu appointed Braj Mohan Ram as Odisha’s next Governor as part of a wider reshuffle involving six states.

Ram, a senior BJP leader from Jharkhand, previously represented the Palamu Lok Sabha constituency for three consecutive terms and served in the undivided Bihar Legislative Assembly.

His appointment marks the beginning of a new chapter at Lok Bhavan, following Kambhampati’s focus on green governance and higher education.

As the transition approaches, the sustainability initiatives and university reforms undertaken during Kambhampati’s tenure remain key highlights of his time in Odisha’s constitutional office.