• May 7, 2026
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Experian Introduces Identity Framework for Agentic Commerce

Experian Introduces Identity Framework for Agentic Commerce

Experian has introduced a new framework aimed at addressing a core challenge in agent-driven commerce: how to verify and trust transactions initiated by AI systems on behalf of consumers. The offering, …

Tungsten Automation Expands IDP for Macs With Updates

Tungsten Automation Expands IDP for Macs With Updates

Tungsten Automation has released an updated version of its Power PDF software for macOS, adding enterprise-focused features and AI-assisted capabilities as organizations look to standardize document workflows across platforms. The Denver-based …

Everest Group Names IDP

Everest Group Names IDP ‘Leaders’

Dallas-based tech consultancy The Everest Group has released its annual evaluation of intelligent document processing (IDP) technology providers ($) for 2026. The company, which produces “PEAK Matrix” reports for dozens of …

UiPath Expands Document Automation Offering with Google Cloud Marketplace Launch

UiPath Expands Document Automation Offering with Google Cloud Marketplace Launch

UiPath has made its Intelligent Xtraction and Processing (IXP) platform available through the Google Cloud Marketplace, positioning the offering more directly within enterprise cloud procurement workflows. The New York City-based intelligent …

Scottish Financial Aid Agency Selects Appian to Automate Administration and Application Processes

Scottish Financial Aid Agency Selects Appian to Automate Administration and Application Processes

The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS), an agency of the Scottish government that provides scholarships and grants for university students, has selected McLean, Va.-based Appian as its platform provider for a …

American Express Acquires Hyper to Expand AI-Driven Expense Automation

American Express Acquires Hyper to Expand AI-Driven Expense Automation

American Express has agreed to acquire Hyper, an AI-focused expense management startup backed by OpenAI, as it looks to integrate automation capabilities across its commercial services business. Financial terms of the …

Microsoft and Publicis Expand Partnership to Automate Marketing Operations

Microsoft and Publicis Expand Partnership to Automate Marketing Operations

Microsoft and Publicis Groupe, the French marketing, PR and advertising giant, are expanding their long-standing partnership to develop a full-stack marketing platform built around AI agents, as companies look to connect …

UiPath Adds Orchestration and CX Tools to Salesforce AgentExchange

UiPath Adds Orchestration and CX Tools to Salesforce AgentExchange

UiPath has introduced two new offerings on Salesforce’s AgentExchange marketplace, aimed at extending automation and orchestration capabilities for Salesforce users within agent-driven enterprise workflows. The products—UiPath Maestro Connector and UiPath CX …

Report: AI-Driven Automation May be Reshaping IT Pricing for Enterprises

Report: AI-Driven Automation May be Reshaping IT Pricing for Enterprises

Data in a new report from Automation Anywhere suggests agentic AI is driving down costs associated with enterprise IT support, possibly forcing software vendors to alter how they price their products. …

Visa Introduces Infrastructure Layer for Agentic Commerce

Visa Introduces Infrastructure Layer for Agentic Commerce

Visa recently announced a new offering aimed at enabling businesses to participate in AI-driven commerce, as agents increasingly take on purchasing tasks traditionally handled by consumers. The new product, Intelligent Commerce …