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ControlUp Named a Leader for Third Consecutive Year in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools

ControlUp believes this recognition underscores the company’s continued innovation and momentum as it advances toward Autonomous Endpoint Management with real-time visibility, automation, and agentic AI

SAN FRANCISCO (June 10, 2026) — ControlUp, a pioneer of Autonomous Endpoint Management (AEM) which leverages agentic AI to allow digital workspaces to run themselves, today announced it has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Management Tools. This marks the third consecutive year the company has received this distinction.

In ControlUp’s opinion, its position as a Leader for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute reflects its consistent delivery of value to organizations navigating increasingly complex digital workspace environments.

ControlUp believes this recognition underscores the rapid adoption of ControlUp ONE, a Customers’ Choice unified platform that provides real-time visibility, proactive remediation, and intelligent automation across desktops, Cloud PCs, virtual workspaces, SaaS apps, and unified communications. Powered by Agentic AI, the platform continuously analyzes real-time signals to detect issues and initiate self-healing optimizations without manual intervention.

“Being named a Leader for the third consecutive year is a proud moment for ControlUp and, we believe, a reflection of the value our customers and partners are seeing every day,” said Jed Ayres, CEO, ControlUp. “The DEX market is moving fast from visibility to action. IT teams no longer just need more dashboards. They need systems that can detect, diagnose, and remediate issues before employees are impacted. That is the shift we are driving with ControlUp ONE, Pulse AI, and our vision for Autonomous Endpoint Management.”

“We are thrilled that Gartner has recognized ControlUp as a Leader in DEX for the third year in a row. We believe this recognition gives us a strong foundation to define what comes next: Autonomous Endpoint Management, where real-time visibility, AI, and automation help digital workspaces run more intelligently and with less manual effort,” said Gadi Feldman, Chief Product Officer, ControlUp.

According to a Gartner report, “Innovation Insight for Digital Workplace Operations Automation Platforms¹,”by 2029, 70% of enterprises will deploy agentic AI as a part of IT infrastructure operations, compared to less than 5% in 2025.” ControlUp believes this market shift aligns directly with its strategy to help IT teams move from reactive troubleshooting to automated, AI-assisted operations.

ControlUp continues to expand its platform with capabilities designed to improve IT efficiency, reduce support costs, and consolidate fragmented tools, including:

• Automated Actions and Agentic AI: Pulse AI delivers AI-assisted insights, guided troubleshooting, and intelligent automation across managed environments.
• Expanded Endpoint Coverage: Extends visibility and action across physical devices, virtual desktops, Cloud PCs, SaaS applications, and unified communications.
• Advanced Orchestration: Enables low-code workflows, self-healing actions, and employee self-service to help IT move from reactive support to proactive operations.
• Unified Communications Monitoring: Provides deeper visibility into Microsoft Teams and Zoom performance to help IT identify and resolve collaboration issues faster.

As of May 2026, the ControlUp ONE platform holds a 4.7 out of 5-star rating based on over 330 reviews on Gartner Peer Insights™. One customer in the insurance industry noted: “ControlUp provides us in-depth insights into a very large environment… we can better understand user experiences and device performance without the need to export data to other tools. All of this is achieved within one tool, largely guided or automated by ControlUp.”

Starting June 10, 2026, download a complimentary copy of the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Employee Experience Management Tools on www.controlup.com.

New Invoca Study Finds Consumers Won’t Wait. AI Gives Brands the Speed to Win the Sale.

SANTA BARBARA, CA — June 10, 2026 — Invoca, the AI-powered leader in revenue execution, today released The B2C Buyer Experience Report 2026, its annual study of how US consumers experience AI and human assistance during high-stakes purchase decisions. The findings reveal a critical revenue gap: most brands are losing customers before AI ever enters the conversation.

The speed gap is a revenue gap

The widest gap in the 2026 data is between what consumers expect of a brand’s response time and what they actually get:

• 56% expect a business to respond within one hour after they submit a form
• Only 36% actually receive a response in that window
• 79% will switch to a competitor that responds faster
• 27% move on to a competitor rather than wait when the response is too slow

A slow response hands revenue directly to a faster competitor.

Consumers also expect a rapid response when they call businesses, and 75% of the survey respondents said they have hung up after being put on hold for too long. That’s a 26-point increase since last year, indicating consumers are becoming significantly less patient. 

Invoca’s analysis of more than 60 million phone conversations shows 37% of phone leads convert during the call, with top-performing industries reaching 46%. These calls aren’t from tire-kickers. They’re leads that are ready to convert.

“AI agents have graduated from experiments to a fundamental business requirement for brands,” said Peter Isaacson, CMO at Invoca. “Consumers expect speed at every turn, and AI can provide it at the most crucial moments when leads drop off and head to the competition. Without fast, smart AI engagement capabilities, you’re relegating yourself to second place.”

When AI engages, brands own the outcome

AI is now embedded in the buying journey for nearly every US consumer. When it performs well, brands earn trust. When it falls short, they earn the blame and the revenue consequences that follow. Consumers do not distinguish between the technology and the brand that chose to put it in front of them.

• 38% of consumers blame the brand alone when an AI interaction goes badly
• Only 14% blame the AI vendor
• Two-thirds hold the brand at least partially accountable, by a margin of nearly 3 to 1

AI is improving, and consumer expectations are rising with it

Consumer sentiment toward brand AI has improved significantly year over year, and the data shows why. AI has gotten faster, more polished, and more useful, to the point that most consumers no longer notice when they’re talking to it.

• 46% say AI made their experience better, up from 42% in 2025
• 18% say AI made their experience worse, down from 29%
• 63% of US consumers can no longer reliably tell when they’re talking to AI versus a human

For the brands that have invested in AI quality, it has become functionally invisible, which for an embedded technology is often the goal.

The quality standard consumers expect

Consumers have been clear about how they want AI to show up in the buying journey. They want transparency, a human available when it counts, and AI that knows its lane.

• 83% say it matters that a brand’s AI clearly identifies itself
• 59% prefer a human representative when both options are equally available
• 83% say human connection is important during a high-stakes purchase

The data shows that it’s critical to properly balance fast AI automation and empathetic human connections, and one does not replace the other. AI must be deployed well enough that consumers hardly notice it, human help must be available whenever they need it, and every touchpoint has to be connected from clicks to AI chats to calls and conversions to make the journey seamless. 

Tenable One Powers AI-Driven Cyber Risk Decisions with the Release of the Open Connector

New Tenable Open Connector integrates third-party and custom data into exposure management to improve prioritization and accelerate action

 Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable.

Dubai, UAE (June 8, 2026) — Tenable® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced the Tenable One Open Connector, a new capability that enables customers to bring third-party, custom and internal data from any source into the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. Combined with more than 300 pre-built integrations, customers can unify all exposure data in one place to better prioritize risk and accelerate remediation. 

Tenable also announced the Tenable Open Partner Ecosystem Network (OPEN) [LINK], reinforcing its commitment to an open-first approach that brings together disparate security tools into a more unified and proactive defense.

Traditional security platforms limit customers to a rigid set of integrations, creating fragmented visibility and critical context gaps. Unlike closed security platforms that restrict how data can be used, Tenable One gives customers the flexibility to bring in and operationalize data from any source, putting them in control of their security decisions.

Tenable One is the most open and connected exposure management platform in the market, providing a unified view of risk across the entire attack surface. By bringing together data from third-party tools, internal systems and native telemetry, Tenable delivers the context needed to drive clear priorities and faster, more automated remediation.

“Closed platforms dictate what data customers can use. We believe customers should decide,” said Eric Doerr, Chief Product Officer, Tenable. “Tenable Open Connector extends our ability to bring in even more types of security and business context into the Tenable One exposure graph. This data powers Tenable Hexa AI, our agentic engine to deliver sharper prioritization, more accurate insights and faster, more effective remediation.” 

As AI-powered tools generate exponentially more findings, organizations need a way to bring that data together and make it actionable. With Tenable Open Connector, customers can incorporate data from AI security tools, code security platforms, cloud and identity systems, internal asset inventories and threat intelligence feeds to close context gaps and strengthen decision-making. 

Key capabilities include:

● Unify all exposure data in one place: Ingest data from AI models, internal systems, unsupported tools and common file formats to eliminate visibility gaps and enable complete risk analysis.

●  Turn fragmented data into action: Combine third-party, custom and native telemetry to generate prioritized, business-aligned insights and drive automated remediation.

●  Stay continuously up to date: Automatic synchronization keeps exposure data current as environments evolve, with optional manual uploads for added flexibility.

● Adapt data to your workflows: Customize how external data is mapped and structured to support specific analysis, reporting and remediation use cases.

More information on Tenable One Open Connector is available at: http://tenable.com/blog/new-tenable-one-open-connector-extends-third-party-integrations-unified-risk-visibility

Salesforce Celebrates a Decade of Innovation in India, Commits to Skilling 1 Million Learners by 2030

Hyderabad, June 9 : Salesforce, the no.1 AI CRM, today announced a commitment to equip one million learners across India with AI-focused skills by 2030. The announcement comes as Salesforce India’s Centre of Excellence celebrates 10 years of innovation and growth. At its core, the commitment to skill one million learners goes beyond digital literacy – preparing India’s workforce for jobs of the future.

Leveraging Trailhead, the free digital learning ecosystem from Salesforce, this commitment is brought to life through a bold set of integrated strategic programs — uniting academic institutions, industry leaders, and government agencies delivering unique training experiences in a shared mission to build an AI-ready workforce for India’s future.

• Government-backed AI skilling programs in collaboration with bodies such as IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India targets emerging talent to equip India’s next generation with AI-ready skills.
• Virtual Internship Program with AICTE empowers students with hands-on project experience, helping students across India’s towns and cities build job-ready Salesforce and AI skills.
• Salesforce academic Centers of Excellence with institutions such as Manipal Academy of Higher Education  delivers a purposeful, multi-layered strategy to democratize access with hands-on experience to Salesforce and AI skills
• Salesforce partner network –  including Accenture, Deloitte, Grant Thornton Bharat, Infosys, PwC and TCS –  continues to bring these programs to life through structured training curricula, mentorship  – led learning, on-the-job project exposure creating direct pathways to employment within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO, Salesforce – South Asia, said

“India has earned its place at the center of the global technology story – not by following trends, but by shaping them. As we mark ten years of our Centre of Excellence, I am reminded that our greatest achievements have been the people we have empowered along the way. Our commitment to skill 1 million learners by 2030 reflects a firm belief that India’s workforce is not just ready for the AI economy – it is ready to lead it. At Salesforce, we are committed to ensuring that potential does not go unrealised, and that the next generation of technology leaders emerges from right here.”

Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer, AICTE, Ministry of Education said

 “India’s transition into a global digital and AI powerhouse will depend on how effectively we prepare our students and workforce for the future of work. Industry-academia collaborations play a critical role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world innovation. Our partnership with Salesforce reflects a shared commitment to building an industry-ready talent pipeline equipped with digital, cloud, data, and AI capabilities. Initiatives such as curriculum integration, faculty enablement, and virtual internships are helping create meaningful pathways for students to participate in India’s rapidly evolving technology economy.”

Teledyne FLIR OEM Launches Boson SX8, the First NDAA-Compliant 8 µm SXGA LWIR Thermal Camera Module

The 1280 × 1024 Boson SX8 and Boson SX8-CZ 15–75 deliver optimized size, weight, and power with high-performance thermal imaging

Teledyne FLIR OEM, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced the release of the ITAR-free Boson® SX8, the first NDAA-compliant, volume production, uncooled longwave infrared (LWIR) thermal camera module to combine an 8-micron pixel pitch with SXGA (1280 × 1024) resolution. The state-of-the-art 8-micron pixel enables industry-best thermal performance and four times the resolution of today’s high-volume, uncooled VGA (640 × 512) thermal camera modules, all within a similarly sized compact package.

Designed for high-performance and optimized for size, weight, and power (SWaP) constrained defense and industrial applications, the Boson SX8 family enables integrators and operators to see more, see farther, and deploy high-performance thermal imaging at production scale.

Critical for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), counter-UAS, perimeter security, handheld devices, seekers, visual augmentation, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems, the Boson SX8 family delivers performance previously available only in heavier, larger, and more power-hungry cooled, midwave infrared (MWIR) thermal imaging systems.

“By reducing pixel area by 55% compared to the standard 12-micron LWIR pixel format, Boson SX8 represents a transformational moment for thermal imaging,” said Paul Clayton, President, Teledyne FLIR OEM. “By pairing this advanced 8-micron pixel architecture with SXGA thermal resolution at full-rate production, we’re giving customers greater situational awareness and longer effective range without compromising SWaP or supply-chain confidence.”

In addition to multiple fixed-lens options, the new Boson SX8-CZ 15–75 features a factory-integrated 5x continuous-zoom (CZ) lens to further extend range performance. This option pairs the camera module with a 15–75 mm continuous-zoom lens, engineered and calibrated as a single system. The integration provides optimized optical performance with focus-through-zoom, thermal gradient compensation, factory alignment, and a single-source warranty, reducing integration risk while accelerating time to market.

Engineering Breakthrough, Delivered at Production-Scale

The Boson SX8 and Boson SX8-CZ 15–75 are manufactured at high volume in the United States by the world’s leading supplier of OEM thermal camera modules. Designed for production deployment, the Boson SX8 family offers OEMs a low-risk path from development through full-rate manufacturing, including integration with Teledyne FLIR OEM’s Prism™ intelligent embedded software products.

Teledyne FLIR OEM will demonstrate the Boson SX8 product family at Eurosatory 2026 at the Teledyne FLIR booth in Paris, where attendees can experience the latest advances in high-definition, SWaP-optimized thermal imaging. For more information, visit oem.flir.com/bosonsx8.

Tenable Partners with Anthropic for AI-Driven Exposure Management

Anthropic to help power Tenable Hexa AI and join EXPOSURE 2026 to discuss the future of AI and cybersecurity

Dubai, UAE June 9: Tenable® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced new AI initiatives with Anthropic to accelerate agentic capabilities across the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform as organizations confront a rapidly evolving threat landscape shaped by frontier AI.

The initiatives include new Claude-powered workflows in Tenable Hexa AI. Anthropic will also participate in EXPOSURE 2026 this week in Boston, where industry leaders are discussing how frontier AI is reshaping both cyber risk and defense.

Tenable Hexa AI is the agentic engine of the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, built to turn exposure intelligence into coordinated action at machine speed. Fueled by the Tenable Exposure Data Fabric, which combines native telemetry, third-party data, and insights from Tenable Research, Tenable Hexa AI helps organizations prioritize and remediate cyber risk across the modern attack surface.

The speed and scale of modern cyber risk has outpaced traditional security approaches, leaving organizations struggling to keep up. Tenable is advancing a future where AI doesn’t just identify risk, but helps organizations reduce it through intelligent orchestration and automated action.

“The volume of exposures is increasing, the time between discovery and exploit is shrinking, and security teams need a fundamentally different approach. That’s why Tenable has developed a deep working relationship with Anthropic,” said Mark Thurmond, co-CEO of Tenable. “With Claude-fueled innovations we are accelerating R&D and our exposure management roadmap, while rapidly advancing solutions like Tenable Hexa AI so customers can strengthen their preemptive security programs, powered by agentic workflows.”

Tenable will apply Claude to real-world cybersecurity operations, including prioritization, remediation orchestration, and exposure analysis across modern attack surfaces.     

“As AI reshapes cybersecurity, organizations need to integrate AI into their security operations,” said Jason Clinton, Deputy CISO, Anthropic. “We’re excited to work with Tenable to apply Claude’s capabilities to help customers better understand risk, prioritize action, and respond faster.”

Today’s announcement builds on the general availability of Tenable Hexa AI, announced separately at EXPOSURE 2026.

Synack Expands CREST Partnership with New Certification Pathways for the Synack Red Team

96% readBuilding on seven years of CREST accreditation, Synack deepens its commitment to independently verified security talent by adding two new CREST certifications to the SRT Pathways program

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Synack, the Human + AI penetration testing platform, today announced an expansion of its longstanding partnership with CREST , an international not-for-profit organization that sets the standard for technical security testing.

The expansion adds two new CREST certifications to the Synack Red Team (SRT) Pathways program , giving CREST-certified security researchers a direct route to join the SRT and giving enterprise customers additional assurance that the researchers behind their engagements hold independently verified credentials.

Synack has been a CREST Accredited Member Company for Penetration Testing since 2019, a designation that requires annual renewals and triennial full audits of the company’s methodology, data security handling, and technical operations. This expansion deepens that relationship by extending CREST’s independent standard to the individual researcher layer.

The SRT Pathways program now recognizes two additional CREST certifications:

– CREST Certified Tester Infrastructure (CCT INF) — mapping to host and infrastructure assessment

– CREST Certified Tester Application (CCT APP) — mapping to web application testing

They join the CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT), which has been recognized in SRT Pathways since the program launched. Researchers who hold any of these credentials receive expedited onboarding consideration and a reliable path for greater earning potential.

The SRT is one of the most selective communities in offensive security. Fewer than 10% of applicants are accepted, with each researcher passing background checks, technical assessments, skills validation, and ongoing performance review before touching a customer environment. CREST certifications sit alongside that as a second, independent benchmark — one that is increasingly meaningful for organizations operating under frameworks such as DORA, NIS2, and TIBER-EU, where vendor credentialing is becoming part of procurement diligence.

As a multinational company with customers and researchers spanning the globe, Synack recognizes that CREST carries particular weight in EMEA markets, where enterprise security teams and regulated organizations increasingly treat independent credentialing as an important procurement signal.

“A pentest is only as strong as the researchers running it,” said Ryan Rutan, Sr. Director of Community at Synack. “Expanding the CREST certifications recognized on SRT Pathways adds independent validation to the rigor our customers already count on from the Synack Red Team. And for CREST-certified researchers, it creates a clear, structured path to put those credentials to work on real engagements.”

“CREST has been valuable in my career, especially when working in the MEA and EU markets where it is widely expected,” said SRT member Nikhil K. “It makes it easier for recruiters and organizations to identify qualified talent because CREST is recognized and trusted. It is considered a gold standard in pentesting, so having it adds credibility and can help open up better opportunities.”

“Our partnership with Synack gives CREST-Certified penetration testers a direct path into one of the most selective research communities in the world,” said Michael Keen, Senior Product Manager – Workforce Development at CREST. “That’s good for researchers building careers in offensive security, it’s good for maintaining high standards to advance testing methodologies, and it’s good for the organisations that rely on independently credentialed talent to protect their most critical environments.”

CREST-certified researchers interested in joining the Synack Red Team can learn more and apply through the Synack Red Team Pathways program .

Enterprise customers looking to understand how CREST accreditation and independently verified researcher credentials strengthen their penetration testing programs can learn more at Synack or contact Synack to discuss their security testing needs.

Synack Supports Majority of Cabinet-Level Federal Departments as New AI Executive Order Raises the Bar on Federal Security

New White House directive reinforces the need for AI-enabled, continuously validated security across federal networks and critical infrastructure

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—June 9, 2026—Synack, the AI + human penetration testing platform, today highlighted how its FedRAMP Moderate Authorized PTaaS platform and Sara AI Pentesting align with the cybersecurity priorities outlined in the White House’s new Executive Order, “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.” The order introduces a voluntary framework for testing frontier AI models before public release—and separately directs federal agencies to accelerate AI-enabled cyber defense, expand access to advanced cybersecurity tools, and coordinate vulnerability discovery and remediation at scale. Both priorities reflect a broader federal push to ensure AI is deployed securely. Synack already supports that mission for federal customers, including the majority of cabinet-level agencies.

Scaling Defenses to Match AI-Era Threats

The Executive Order directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish or expand federal programs that enhance AI-enabled defensive cybersecurity tools to match the speed and scale of evolving threats. Sara AI Pentesting automates reconnaissance, attack surface mapping, and initial exploits at machine speed, while the Synack Red Team (SRT)—a globally vetted community of elite ethical hackers—validates what is real, exploitable, and relevant to the mission. This combination of agentic AI and human expertise enables federal agencies to test more frequently and cover more attack surface than either approach can achieve alone. AI finds more. Humans prove what matters.

“This Executive Order sends a clear signal: periodic testing and automated scanning alone are no longer enough to keep pace with AI-era threats,” said Jay Kaplan, CEO and Co-founder, Synack. “Federal security teams need continuous validation, AI-enabled scale, and human expertise to determine what is actually exploitable. That is exactly the model we have been building toward for 13 years, and what we deliver to federal customers today through our FedRAMP Moderate Authorized PTaaS platform.”

Securing Critical Infrastructure

As part of this order, CISA will facilitate access to cybersecurity services for operators of critical infrastructure—including rural hospitals, community banks, and local utilities. Synack has spent 13 years securing some of the most sensitive assets in these sectors, from the F-15’s Trusted Aircraft Information Download Station (TADS) to remote elections technology for Democracy Live. Synack’s continuous testing model ensures findings are validated and actionable.

Continuous Vulnerability Discovery for Federal Compliance

The Executive Order establishes a new AI cybersecurity clearinghouse to coordinate vulnerability scanning, validate findings, and prioritize remediation across federal networks and critical infrastructure—and directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to identify grant funding for advanced AI vulnerability detection. Synack delivers precisely this model of continuous security validation. As documented in the 2026 State of Vulnerabilities Report, Synack tested for React2Shell across customer assessments—surfacing zero-day exposure at a frequency and scale that periodic testing cannot match.

As the Executive Order’s 30- and 60-day implementation timelines begin, federal agencies and critical infrastructure operators face real urgency to modernize their security testing programs and remediation process. Synack is ready to help them meet these mandates today. Schedule a readiness assessment at synack.com.

Minds by Animoca Brands and HKSTP launch ‘Build East’ demo day to unveil Hong Kong’s top agentic AI builders

On 7 July 2026, eight local teams will pitch for access to the up to US$10M Minds Investment Programme in front of global delegates

HONG KONG — 8 June 2026 — Animoca Brands and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today announced Build East, a premier demo day they are co-hosting on 7 July 2026 to showcase local talent focused on agentic AI. The initiative will see eight standout Hong Kong-based teams pitch their projects for potential access to the Minds Investment Programme.

The Minds Investment Programme was created to support early-stage builders integrating Minds by Animoca Brands (“Minds”) as their core product layer. Teams which are successfully accepted into the investment programme, subject to assessment from time to time, will receive an individually tailored mix of benefits, such as Cognition Credits, developer relations support, high-value ecosystem introductions across Animoca Brands’ portfolio of over 600 companies, and, where appropriate and subject to due diligence, capital investment from an aggregate pool of up to US$10M.

Building the agentic era

Minds by Animoca Brands is a persistent AI agent platform that removes complexity while preserving full control and customization for users of any knowledge or skill level. It enables anyone to quickly deploy and manage sovereign, always-on AI agents, called Minds, without having to operate local servers or manage any hardware or software.

Build East seeks to identify and support promising Hong Kong-based projects building with Minds, by evaluating them for eligibility for the Minds Investment Programme. 

The cohort structure for Build East is evenly split: four demo slots are reserved for premier HKSTP Park companies, and four demo slots are open to the wider community.  On demo day, the eight teams will pitch their projects to an audience of investors, ecosystem leaders, and global delegates, including a delegation from Saudi Arabia. Selected teams will be eligible for acceptance into the Minds Investment Programme, subject to further evaluation. Visit the Minds Builder Hub webpage for more details.

Build East will take place on 7 July 2026 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Hong Kong Science Park. HKSTP is the exclusive “Tech Ecosystem Partner” of LEAP East 2026, which begins the following day. 

HKSTP has built a thriving innovation and technology ecosystem, supporting 13 unicorns and bringing together approximately 2,500 technology companies from 26 countries and regions, and over 17,000 research professionals.

Leadership perspectives

Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, said: “As a global company headquartered in Hong Kong, we are absolutely thrilled to work with HKSTP to help accelerate the development of agentic AI in this vibrant and forward-looking city. Hong Kong’s combination of builder density, capital depth, and global connectivity render it uniquely well-suited to establish itself as a leading economic and development hub for the agentic era. Build East provides a timely platform enabling agentic AI builders in Hong Kong to connect with global investors as the city’s role in technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation continues to evolve.”

Eric Or, chief ecosystem development officer of HKSTP, said: “HKSTP is proud to co-host Build East alongside Animoca Brands and Minds. This event reflects our REIMAGINE AI+ commitment and our role as Hong Kong’s home for the founders building the next generation of intelligent agents.” 

How to apply

Applications to Build East are now open. Hong Kong-based developers, founders, and early-stage teams who are leveraging Minds by Animoca Brands are encouraged to submit their projects to secure a demo slot at Build East. The deadline for applications is 22 June 2026. Teams can apply directly via the Minds Builder Hub at http://build.hellominds.ai/program/build-east. 

Vodia Networks Announces External Presence Sharing with Version 70 of the Vodia PBX

BOSTON: June 9, 2026 – Vodia Networks, Inc., a provider of unified cloud communications solutions to enterprises, contact centers, and service providers, is pleased to announce the newest version of the industry-standard Vodia PBX, V70, enables presence information sharing externally between tenants and across individual PBX systems, helping teams stay connected across distributed communication environments. 

V70 introduces the ability to share presence information between two tenants on the same PBX, or across different PBX servers in separate locations. The PBX systems must be able to reach each other through the internet for the exchange of presence information across environments. Once configured, the external account can be monitored through multiple interfaces. 

This feature extends BLF visibility beyond a single tenant or PBX system, creating new possibilities for organizations operating across multiple locations or managing distributed PBX deployments. V70 also creates a path for external applications to push presence information through the REST API, enabling additional flexibility for custom integrations and communication workflows. 

External Presence Sharing is extremely useful for organizations operating across multiple offices, separate PBX systems, or multi-tenant deployments: 

●      businesses with users distributed across multiple locations

●      organizations operating separate PBX systems by department or office

●      service providers managing multiple tenants

●      teams that require visibility into extension availability across environments

 By extending presence visibility beyond a single PBX environment, V70 helps organizations maintain clearer communication visibility across users and locations.

V70 improvements for modern PBX deployments

Version 70 of the Vodia PBX introduces major architectural and usability improvements designed for modern business communication environments. In addition to External Presence Sharing, V70 also: 

●      introduces a completely refreshed admin interface built on new technology

●      uses multiple CPU cores for media processing, enabling more than a thousand calls on a single server

●      provides snapshot creation and restoration using a file system approach for rollback and recovery

●      enables centralized remote provisioning

●      supports cross-tenant BLF status sharing 

For businesses and service providers managing larger deployments, these improvements provide greater operational flexibility, scalability, and visibility across multiple environments. 

Documentation is available on the Vodia documentation website. For further information, sales@vodia.com, +1 (617) 861-3490.