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SmartBear Advances GenAI-Powered Development with Reflect Acquisition

SmartBear, a leading provider of software testing and visibility solutions, announced the acquisition of Reflect, an AI-powered no-code testing platform for web applications. Reflect allows developers and testers to write tests faster as text prompts, enabling greater automation.

ExtraHop Expands CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale Integration

ExtraHop, a leader in cloud-native network detection and response (NDR), announced an expanded partnership with CrowdStrike that gives Reveal(x) customers the option to store records in CrowdStrike Falcon® LogScale™, CrowdStrike’s Next-Gen SIEM and log management offering.

8×8 Enhances Cloud Contact Center and Unified Communications Platform with AI-powered CX Innovations

8×8, Inc., a leading integrated cloud contact center and unified communications platform provider, announced enhancements to the 8×8 XCaaS (Experience Communications as a Service™) integrated cloud contact center and unified communications platform.

AskRobot Launches, Offering a Distinctive Chatbot Experience Based on Multiple LLMs

AskRobot has launched, offering users a distinctive chatbot experience and a suite of specialized AI assistants. The company was founded by Martin Kabaki, a Kenyan-born entrepreneur who led AskRobot’s development team in the challenging process of blending six Large Language Models (LLMs) to create a unique artificial intelligence (AI) resource.

A Global Center of Excellence for Generative AI at NTT DATA Business Solutions

NTT DATA Business Solutions and IBM have announced the establishment of a Center of Excellence (CoE) for the watsonx generative AI platform. The joint CoE will focus on the use of the IBM watsonx AI and data platform with watsonx AI assistants for the development of embedded generative AI solutions for clients.