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MATLAB EXPO 2026 India Highlights Agentic AI and Digital Engineering Across Development Workflows

Bengaluru, May 7: MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software for designing engineered systems, concluded MATLAB EXPO 2026 today in Bengaluru. The one-day event brought together more than 1,300 engineers, scientists, academic researchers, and industry leaders to explore how generative AI, engineering copilots, agentic AI, and Model-Based Design workflows are reshaping modern engineering and product development.

The conference focused on practical adoption of AI-assisted design and simulation across multiple engineering domains. Sessions covered topics including AI copilots integrated into engineering workflows, agentic automation, virtual vehicle development, automated driving, drones and maritime systems, electrification, and wireless and radar technologies. Presentations emphasized maintaining validation, traceability, and engineering rigor while accelerating development cycles.

MATLAB EXPO 2026 Highlights

Engineering leaders, experts, and researchers from organizations such as Boeing, Mercedes Benz Research and Development India, Tata Consultancy Services, Indian Institute of Science and NXP Semiconductors shared real-world case studies addressing engineering challenges across industries including automotive, aerospace and defence, industrial automation, communications, consumer electronics, semiconductors, and medical devices. Attendees also explored live technology demonstrations illustrating how MATLAB® and Simulink® are used to support AI-assisted development, digital twins, embedded AI, and certification-ready workflows focused on production-scale deployment rather than experimentation.

“This year’s MATLAB EXPO reflected growing industry interest in applying GenAI, copilots and agentic AI to engineering workflows in ways that improve productivity while preserving validation, traceability, and safety,” said Sunil Motwani, Country Manager – Sales and Service – MathWorks India. “The discussions showed that organisations are moving beyond experimentation and are beginning to evaluate where these approaches can deliver value in real engineering environments.”

Three keynote sessions were featured at MATLAB EXPO 2026.

Generative AI leaders at MathWorks Seth Deland and Avinash Nehemiah discussed how generative and agentic AI capabilities in MATLAB and Simulink are supporting engineering teams accelerate design processes, improve simulation-led decision-making, and move efficiently from concept to deployable systems.

Savyasachi Srinivas, Vice President of Global Engineering and Technology Centers at Collins Aerospace, described how digital engineering and AI-enabled knowledge systems are being used to move products from concept to certification, including the adoption of digital twins to create shared operational views across teams, and emerging AI-enabled applications in cockpit and cabin environments.

A panel of industry and academic leaders from Tata Consultancy Services, HSBC, Boeing, Mercedes Benz Research and Development (India) and the Indian Institute of Science examined how AI copilots and agents reshape engineering workflows and how teams are validating AI-assisted outputs in real-world systems. The discussion addressed verification, governance, human oversight, and the evolving role of engineers in supervising increasingly automated workflows.

The conference featured additional showcases, including Raftar Formula Racing team from IIT Madras presenting their competition-winning race car, and a dedicated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology pavilion highlighting drone and eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) platforms developed by MathWorks partner Speedgoat and startups Zmotion Autonomous Systems and Reude Technologies using MATLAB and Simulink.

The technology demonstrations reinforced a consistent theme across MATLAB EXPO 2026: AI copilots and agentic automation are are helping engineering teams move from experimentation to execution. From digital twins to embedded AI and certification-ready systems the sessions and demonstrations emphasized the use of trusted, production-scale AI that accelerates design, verification, and deployment while keeping engineers actively involved in decision-making and oversight.

 

AI and Data Modernisation Fuel India’s Tech Spending Boom, Transform Enterprise Digital Growth

New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): India’s technology spending is witnessing a strong upswing, driven primarily by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data modernisation across industries, according to a recent industry report.

The report notes that enterprises are increasingly prioritising investments in AI-powered tools, cloud infrastructure, and advanced data systems as they shift away from legacy IT setups toward more agile, scalable digital architectures.

A key driver of this trend is the growing need for real-time insights and automation. AI is helping businesses streamline operations, improve decision-making speed, and enhance customer experience through predictive analytics and intelligent process automation.

At the same time, data modernisation is emerging as a foundational requirement for digital transformation. Companies are upgrading fragmented legacy systems into unified, cloud-based data platforms that allow faster processing, better data governance, and improved integration across business functions.

According to the report, this dual shift is enabling organisations to build more resilient and efficient digital ecosystems. It is also helping enterprises across banking, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and public services adopt more data-driven and technology-led operating models.

The transformation is expected to generate significant demand for cloud services, AI solutions, and cybersecurity frameworks, while also expanding opportunities for technology providers and startups in the digital infrastructure space.

Industry experts say this trend is not just increasing IT budgets but fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate, compete, and innovate in India’s fast-evolving digital economy.

Overall, the report suggests that AI and data modernisation are becoming central pillars of India’s technology growth story, laying the foundation for the next phase of enterprise digital transformation.

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Urban VPN Launches Urban LinkX & Protocol Control: New In-House WireGuard-Based Protocol with User-Selectable Switching

Urban LinkX delivers up to 5x faster connections in lab tests, with 2x to 4x faster speeds in real-world testing. Protocol Control lets users select their VPN protocol directly from the app.

DELAWARE, USA, May 7: Urban VPN, one of the largest free VPN services globally, today launches Urban LinkX & Protocol Control. Urban LinkX is an in-house developed VPN protocol built on a WireGuard foundation, delivering approximately 5x faster connections in lab tests compared with Urban VPN’s previous protocol stack. Real-world testing on Android in the United States shows 2x faster mean download speeds and 4x faster mean upload speeds. Protocol Control is a new in-app feature that lets users select which protocol to use, with Urban LinkX as the default and the previous protocol stack available as an option for specific use cases.

Urban LinkX is now active on 394 of Urban VPN’s 692 servers globally, currently available to Urban VPN’s premium users on Android and iOS, with macOS and Windows scheduled for May 2026. Following the Windows rollout, Urban LinkX will be available to all Urban VPN users.

Urban LinkX operates in three stages. When the user taps Connect, the client selects a server from the available pool based on weights, requests an Urban LinkX configuration from the backend, and establishes the connection, automatically falling back to the next available server if the connection fails. If a connection fails for some technical reason (switching from Wifi to 4/5G) the app seamlessly reconnects to the same or a different server as needed to maintain a smooth user experience. When the connection ends, the client unregisters its session, with the backend automatically cleaning up any session not closed by the client within a few minutes as a safety net.

In internal testing comparing Urban LinkX with Urban VPN’s previous protocol stack, lab tests showed approximately 5x faster connections, while real-world testing on Android with U.S. servers showed 2x faster mean download speeds and 4x faster mean upload speeds. Urban LinkX is engineered to deliver improved connection stability through more resilient tunnels with faster reconnection and better handling of intermittent networks. Its lightweight protocol design reduces CPU and memory consumption on both servers and clients, while key-based authentication and a smaller codebase support simpler configuration, faster troubleshooting, and faster deployment as new server locations can be added quickly using simple key pairs. State-of-the-art cryptography by default reduces the risk of misconfiguration, and seamless roaming maintains connections across IP address changes, including transitions between Wi-Fi and mobile data.

Urban LinkX delivers strong performance in scenarios such as streaming services in regions where single-protocol traffic is filtered, competitive online gaming with mid-session network changes, and travel scenarios switching between hotel Wi-Fi, mobile data, and home networks.

Protocol Control is a new in-app feature that gives users direct choice over which protocol their VPN connection uses. Urban LinkX is the default for most use cases. Users can switch to Urban VPN’s previous protocol stack from the app interface when their specific connection conditions call for it. The selection is made in the app, with no manual reconfiguration required.

Urban LinkX is currently active for 100 percent of premium users on Android by default, and 33 percent of premium users on iOS, with iOS ramping to 100 percent by Thursday, May 7, 2026. macOS is targeting mid-May 2026, and Windows is targeting late May 2026. Urban VPN operates 692 servers in 88 countries globally and has surpassed 100 million downloads since launch.

Goa to Blend Tourism and Innovation with ‘Shackathon’ to Build Coastal Startup Ecosystem

Panaji, May 7 (BNP): Goa is set to host a unique two-day “Shackathon” from May 21, an initiative designed to merge tourism with technology and position the state as a hub for remote work, startups, and coastal innovation.

The programme, organised by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Goa, will transform beach shacks into temporary innovation spaces where entrepreneurs, students, designers, and remote professionals can collaborate on real-world problem solving.

Goa IT Minister Rohan Khaunte said the initiative reflects a broader vision of developing Goa into a “work-and-leisure destination,” where tourism and technology ecosystems grow together rather than independently.

According to officials, the Shackathon will bring together startups, innovators, digital creators, and remote workers for collaborative sessions focused on building technology-driven solutions. A parallel hackathon will also be conducted, where participants will identify challenges and develop prototype solutions in areas such as tourism tech, sustainability, mobility, and digital services.

Beyond innovation, the initiative is expected to directly support Goa’s tourism economy by extending visitor stays and promoting off-season travel through “workation” models. By integrating workspaces with beachside hospitality, the state aims to attract long-term remote professionals rather than short-term tourists alone.

Officials believe this approach could help local shack owners and small tourism businesses diversify their income streams, while also encouraging year-round economic activity along the coastline.

The event will also include knowledge-sharing sessions on startups, emerging technologies, and remote work culture, along with experiential tourism activities such as watersports and heritage exploration.

Industry observers say the initiative reflects a growing global trend where destinations are repositioning themselves as hybrid ecosystems combining tourism, lifestyle, and innovation infrastructure.

If successful, Goa’s Shackathon model could serve as a blueprint for other coastal regions aiming to connect digital economy growth with sustainable tourism development.

Pit Launches with $16 Million Led by Andreessen Horowitz to Bring AI-Native Software to Enterprise Operations

Founded by the team behind Voi and Klarna, Pit acts as an AI product team as a service — learning how companies work and building the systems that run their operations.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – May 07; Pit, an AI-native platform that replaces the patchwork of spreadsheets, inboxes, and rigid SaaS tools that run enterprise operations today, announced its public launch alongside $16 million in funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The round includes participation from Lakestar, the Pit founders and executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Deel, and Revolut, as well as the Stena and Lundin families.

Pit is publicly launching as an “AI product team as a service” — enabling companies to build and deploy custom, production-grade software for their internal business operations. 

Across industries, core business operations are still powered by spreadsheets, inboxes, and rigid SaaS tools that were never designed for how companies actually work. While enterprises have spent over $1 trillion on digital transformation in recent years, most workflows remain fragmented, manual, and difficult to adapt.

Pit replaces this layer with AI-native software that is custom-built for each company’s workflows. This enables teams to move faster, operate more efficiently, and scale without the constraints of legacy systems.

“For 20 years, enterprises have rented software that forces them to operate around it. With AI, that ends. For the first time, every company can run on systems they actually designed themselves,” said Adam Jafer, CEO and co-founder of Pit.

Pit’s platform is designed to take a business need — from operations to finance to customer workflows — and translate it into fully deployed, governed software.

The product consists of two core components:

• Pit Studio – learns how you work, and builds the system that runs it for you
• Pit Cloud  – governed infrastructure with tenant isolation, ISO 27001, SSO, RBAC, and full audit observability

Unlike traditional low-code tools or AI copilots, Pit outputs real software running real operations, not prototypes or experiments.

Pit is already live across enterprise pilots in logistics, telecom, e-commerce, and healthcare — including deployments with Voi, Tre, Stena Recycling, and Kry — with systems going live in days or weeks. 

Early results include:

• 85% reduction in campaign execution time
• 10,000+ hours saved annually per deployment
• 99% invoice acceptance rates through automation

At one of Europe’s largest industrial companies, Pit replaced legacy contract and invoice validation with an AI-powered system that processes in real time — saving over 10,000 hours annually with zero validation errors.

“Every AI company is selling speed. Pit is selling speed that holds up for years, secure, governed, and built to last. It’s a new category,” said Alex Rampell, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz. 

Pit was built by the Founders and CTO/AI leads behind Voi, Klarna and iZettle, who spent years replacing manual workflows with custom, AI-powered systems at scale – driving significant operational gains across both Klarna and Voi. That same approach is now productized in a platform designed for enterprise-grade security, governance, and reliability.

AAEON Launches NIKY-2215-NX, a 21.5” AI Panel PC Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX

 Designed for AI-driven industrial monitoring applications, AAEON’s new NIKY-2215-NX pairs a strong AI engine with a 21.5” TFT-LCD touchscreen, all in one robust platform.

(Taipei, Taiwan – May 7, 2026) AAEON (Stock Code: 6579), a leader in industrial PC solutions, today announced the release of the second addition to its AI Panel PC series, the NIKY-2215-NX.

AAEON first introduced its AI Panel PC product line in November 2025, with the series’ value proposition being that it incorporated an NVIDIA Jetson module, a full-function industrial I/O, and high-definition display in a single device.

The NIKY-2215-NX is available in SKUs with either an 8GB or 16GB NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX module, offering up to 100 TOPS of AI performance. Meanwhile, the system includes a 21.5″ TFT-LCD projected capacitive multi-touch screen, highlighting its suitability for applications such as AI-driven production line inspection systems and industrial monitoring dashboards.

The device offers four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports alongside two LAN ports for Gigabit Ethernet, located on its bottom-side panel. Meanwhile, its right-side panel I/O hosts a DB-15 port for DIO 8-bit and two DB-9 ports for CANBus and RS-232/422/485. For storage, the NIKY-2215-NX provides an M.2 2280 M-Key slot. Expansion for Wi-Fi and 5G modules is also present, with both M.2 2230 E-Key and M.2 3042/3052 B-Key slots provided. 

Given the market segment the product is designed for, the NIKY-2215-NX demonstrates a number of rugged characteristics. These include a broad -5°C to 55°C operating temperature range, a 12V to 24V power input range, as well as both VESA and panel mounting options. Moreover, the system’s display offers wide 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles, as well as impressive vibration and shock tolerance.

For detailed specifications and further information about the NIKY-2215-NX, please visit its dedicated product page. Meanwhile, pricing and ordering information can be obtained via the contact form on the AAEON website.

Epson celebrates innovation and sustainable design at Australian Fashion Week 2026

SYDNEY, May 07– As the official digital print and projector partner of the Australian Fashion Council (AFC), Epson Australia has announced its participation in Australian Fashion Week 2026, taking place from 11–15 May 2026 at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) and venues across Sydney.

 (l-r) Epson Australia Managing Director Craig Heckenberg, Samantha Delgos, General Manager, Australian Fashion Council, Marianne Perkovic, Executive Chair, Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia Corporate Marketing Manager, Priscilla Dickason

This year’s event will bring together the nation’s most creative and forward‑thinking designers and innovators in a celebration of Australian culture, design and sustainable fashion manufacturing. 

For Epson, participation in Australian Fashion Week builds on its continuing partnership with the Australian Fashion Council, strengthening a shared commitment to fostering a more sustainable, innovative and locally empowered fashion industry.

Epson A/NZ MD Craig Heckenberg said, “As a key strategic partner of the AFC, we are fully committed to our support of Australian Fashion Week 2026. Together with the AFC, Epson is championing the future of Australian fashion manufacturing by creating meaningful opportunities between designers, brands and local makers. We’re showcasing how digital textile printing technology supports more sustainable, on‑demand production, helping designers bring their creativity to life locally and responsibly.”

A highlight of Epson’s program at Australian Fashion Week 2026 will be ‘Meet the Makers’, a curated matchmaking experience co‑hosted with the AFC and part of the AFC Talks, presented by Afterpay during AFW. The event brings Australian fashion brands and local manufacturers together under one roof, allowing designers to discover the craftsmanship, skill and production capacity available within Australia’s own borders.

Epson will take a leading role in the manufacturer showcase, demonstrating how digital textile printing technologies, such as the Epson Monna Lisa direct‑to‑fabric printer, integrate seamlessly into modern local production.

Featuring water‑based pigment inks and precision print technology, the Monna Lisa enables sustainable on‑demand manufacturing, reducing waste and making local production far more cost‑effective.

Epson Monna Lisa direct‑to‑fabric printer

By connecting brands with local manufacturing capability, Epson aims to help strengthen domestic supply chains, empower Australian fashion makers and reduce the environmental footprint of fashion creation.

Epson is also partnering with the AFC as the naming sponsor of the Epson Media Centre at AFW, providing a dedicated hub where local and international press can capture, file and share the stories shaping Australian fashion throughout the week. It’s also where the press and media can report on AFC Talks, presented by Afterpay.

“AFC Talks, presented by Afterpay, brings together the conversations that are most critical to our industry right now and shaping its future,” said Marianne Perkovic, Chair of the Australian Fashion Council. “These sessions go to the heart of the challenges we face and the opportunities ahead, from building global distribution to developing circular business models that deliver both commercial outcomes and cultural impact. They also recognise the broader economic importance of the fashion industry and the critical role it plays as a connected ecosystem. AFC Talks provides a platform to hear directly from industry leaders, share insights and bring the community together beyond the runway, creating space for everyone to engage, connect and help shape the future of Australian fashion.”

Epson’s involvement in Australian Fashion Week complements its ongoing collaboration with the AFC on long‑term initiatives that support onshore manufacturing, skills development and sustainability across the fashion and textile sector.

Since 2023, Epson and the AFC have worked together to:

• Deliver research on the current and future state of Australian fashion manufacturing

• Undertake a feasibility study for a smart manufacturing facility, integrating advanced machinery, software and digital production systems to support a local, on-demand model

• Explore circular economy pathways and sustainability programs to ensure the industry transitions responsibly by 2030

Epson also fully supported the AFC’s National Manufacturing Strategy launched in March 2026 at Parliament House to drive investment and innovation.

These collective efforts aim to build a future where Australian designers can produce collections sustainably and competitively on home soil supported by technologies that enhance efficiency and enable creative freedom.

Heckenberg added, “By showcasing what’s increasingly possible onshore, we will collectively strengthen local supply chains. The AFC’s National Manufacturing Strategy, which Epson proudly supports, represents an important step toward building a more resilient, sustainable and innovative future for Australian fashion.”

Epson’s global leadership in digital textile printing positions it as a technology partner of choice for designers and manufacturers seeking to produce responsibly and efficiently.

With solutions such as its Monna Lisa direct-to-fabric series printers Epson enables print‑on‑demand manufacturing that minimises waste, reduces energy use and shortens supply chains – all key goals for an industry striving to meet both environmental and creative challenges.

Epson’s participation in Australian Fashion Week 2026 underlines its role as a technology enabler for local innovation, connecting creativity with sustainability while supporting the AFC’s mission to future‑proof Australian fashion.

Australian Fashion Week 2026
Dates: 11–15 May 2026
Venues: Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) and various locations around Sydney
Presented by: The Australian Fashion Council

Servotech Renewable Secures 1415 kW Solar Rooftop Project Order from South Central Railway, Vijayawada Division

New Delhi, May 07, 2026: Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH), an NSE-listed renewable energy and EV charging solutions company, has secured a 1415 kW solar rooftop project order from the Vijayawada Division (BZA) of the South Central Railway (SCR), strengthening its growing engagement with Indian Railways and public infrastructure renewable energy projects.

Under the scope of the project, Servotech Renewable will be responsible for the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across multiple railway sites under the Vijayawada Division. The project aligns with Indian Railways’ ongoing focus on accelerating renewable energy adoption and reducing carbon emissions through sustainable infrastructure development. The order was secured through a competitive bidding process, further reflecting Servotech Renewable’s capabilities in executing institutional and government-led renewable energy projects.

Commenting on the order, Sarika Bhatia, Director, Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd., said, “We are pleased to strengthen our association with Indian Railways through this project with the Vijayawada Division. Such projects reflect the growing momentum towards clean energy integration across critical public infrastructure in India. We remain committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and high-performance solar solutions that support institutions in achieving their sustainability objectives while contributing to broader renewable energy adoption goals.”

The project further strengthens Servotech Renewable’s institutional order book and reflects the company’s continued participation in government-led renewable energy initiatives.

Haiqu Launches Agentic Quantum Operating System for Enterprise Applications R&D

Full-stack platform combines agentic AI with proprietary middleware that helps build and solve complex problems faster with fewer computational resources on today’s quantum hardware

NEW YORK CITY – May 6, 2026 – Haiqu, a leading developer of quantum middleware, today announced the launch of its Agentic Quantum Operating System (OS), the first full-stack quantum intelligence platform for enterprise and scientific quantum R&D.

Currently, quantum development is impeded by the time and costs it takes to design the right application, execute the experiment, and iterate on the results.

Haiqu’s Agentic Quantum OS is designed to bring new performance standards to quantum R&D teams. It combines quantum research agents with Haiqu’s proprietary software stack to help teams identify the right problem, design executable quantum experiments, and run them efficiently on real quantum hardware.

Coupled with additional performance and execution layers, the platform is designed to help enterprise R&D teams get usable results faster, spend less money per experiment, train new researchers more easily, and turn early ideas into testable prototypes faster.

“The bottleneck for quantum R&D teams is often not access to a QPU. It is the time and expertise required to identify the right problem, structure the work and get credible application prototypes,” said Richard Givhan, CEO and Co-founder of Haiqu. “With our first Agentic Operating System, we are giving R&D teams effective tools to achieve commercial applications as systems become more powerful.”

Haiqu’s end-to-end platform equips quantum engineers to guide application development using natural language through business questions or exploratory research ideas to produce an execution-ready quantum application plan using three key pillars:

• Agentic Intelligence — built on Haiqu’s proprietary quantum algorithm research, domain-specific workflows, and a curated quantum theory knowledge base, that automates application design and guides users to optimal approaches.
• Haiqu SDK — developer tools built using agents with users in mind that can be easily deployed in agentic development workflows to maximize performance through data loading, algorithmic optimization and error mitigations, enabling users to extract more value from every quantum operation.
• Haiqu Runtime — an orchestration engine that streamlines how applications execute with an optimal infrastructure layer, reducing cost and time required to iterate on quantum applications.

In recent tests completed by the company on a quantum system, a molecular dynamics simulation that previously required $30,000 and more than nine hours to run was reproduced for about $25 in roughly 30 seconds by optimizing execution on the Haiqu platform. Similar results or better were found for optimization algorithms, quantum machine learning models, and probability distributions.

HaiquOS also demonstrated that agentic quantum workflows can translate advanced scientific problems into executable experiments. The system prepared simulations of the single-impurity Anderson model, a foundational model for strongly correlated electron systems, from scratch and built a Haiqu OS/SDK pipeline for simulating neutron-scattering experiments on one-dimensional quantum magnets. The pipeline reproduced experimentally observed signatures of magnetic materials, showing that today’s quantum computers, when paired with the right software stack, can already support meaningful scientific simulations. Learn more about these results here.

A number of enterprises already received early access to the OS, including Capgemini and Deloitte.

Dr. Kristin Milchanowski, Chief AI & Quantum Officer at BMO and Founding Director of the BMO Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence & Quantum, said research into emerging quantum software platforms can help inform how the industry addresses foundational scalability challenges.

“As quantum hardware continues to evolve, foundational challenges such as data loading and efficient utilization of limited qubits remain critical hurdles,” said Milchanowski. “Observing research into tools like Haiqu’s middleware allows for a deeper understanding of how these bottlenecks might eventually be addressed. These early-stage, research-driven insights are vital for informing the long-term direction of the quantum landscape and understanding the future scalability of the technology.”