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  • AI Content Saturation Now Marketers’ #1 Concern

    AI content saturation tops marketers’ 2026 concerns at 29%, overshadowing declining search visibility, budget cuts, ROI pressure, and attribution challenges.

    It’s not ROI or budget cuts. Marketers are most concerned about standing out as AI-generated content floods the market, raising the stakes to earn trust and deliver lasting value.”
    — Garrett Moon, CEO of CoSchedule

    BISMARCK, ND, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — When asked what concerns marketers the most about the industry in 2026, a majority said AI-generated content flooding channels, according to a new CoSchedule report.

    The study asked 900 marketing professionals, “What concerns you most about the industry in 2026?”

    29% said “AI generated content flooding channels.” and 16% said “Declining visibility in search.”

    That’s striking compared to other results:

    Only 6% indicated budget cuts.

    Only 4% of marketers noted increased pressure to prove ROI.

    And only 3% indicated measurement and attribution challenges as their biggest concerns for the marketing industry in 2026.

    “It is too noisy.” – Survey Participant

    CoSchedule’s research report, After the AI Shift: What Marketers Are Prioritizing In 2026, explores how AI adoption is reshaping marketing performance, channel effectiveness, and team priorities heading into 2026. Beyond measuring marketers’ sentiments toward AI, the report reveals where marketing performance is holding steady, where it’s declining, and how teams are adjusting strategies to stay competitive in a changed industry.

    The report is based on survey responses from 911 marketing professionals across a wide range of industries and company sizes. The data was collected via an online survey conducted in December 2025, focusing on AI’s role in shaping modern marketing teams.

    Respondents represent organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises and are located globally, providing a broad view of how marketing teams are adjusting strategy after mainstream AI adoption.

    Download the full report here.

    About CoSchedule
    CoSchedule provides AI-powered marketing management tools to more than 50,000 marketers worldwide. Recognized by Inc. 5000, Gartner’s Magic Quadrant, and G2, the company helps marketing teams organize work, deliver projects on time, and prove their value.

    To learn more about CoSchedule, visit https://coschedule.com.

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  • Insurance Industry’s Walled Garden Is Breached: SUPERAGENT AI Launches New Universal Integrations For AMS, CRM & Dialers

    SUPERAGENT AI Launches Universal Integration Ecosystem to Connect AI Agents with Major Insurance Platforms

    The number one problem in insurance tech isn’t a lack of tools; it’s that the tools don’t talk to each other, they are forced to choose between software that works together or the best software”
    — Vlada Lotkina, CEO of SUPERAGENT AI, Inc.

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — New update enables autonomous data synchronization across top CRM, AMS, and telephony systems, streamlining agency workflows.

    SUPERAGENT AI, Inc. today announced the launch of its Universal Integration Ecosystem, an expansion designed to address connectivity challenges between mission-critical systems in the insurance industry.

    Historically, insurance agencies have utilized distinct software ecosystems that may lack native integration. This fragmentation often requires producers to manually transfer data between Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Agency Management Systems (AMS), and dialers. The new Universal Integration Ecosystem aims to automate these processes.

    Through a new agnostic integration layer, SUPERAGENT AI connects its workforce of Autonomous AI Agents to a wide range of external platforms. The system now supports integration with industry providers including Salesforce, AMS360, Applied Epic, EZLynx, AgencyBloc, HawkSoft, and Better Agency, allowing disparate tools to function as a unified stack.

    “A primary challenge in insurance technology is interoperability,” said Vlada Lotkina, CEO of SUPERAGENT AI. “Agencies often have to balance between software compatibility and feature sets. Our goal with this launch is to remove that compromise. The Universal Integration Ecosystem enables our AI Agents to function within an agency’s existing technical stack, updating systems autonomously.”

    Enhanced Connectivity Features
    The Universal Integration Ecosystem allows SUPERAGENT’s AI workforce, including the Quoting, Retention, and Live Call agents, to read and write data across an agency’s infrastructure.

    Universal AMS/CRM Synchronization: The AI autonomously logs activities, updates policies, and creates contacts across systems such as HubSpot, Zoho, Novi AMS, and AgencyZoom. This capability is designed to improve data accuracy and reduce manual input.

    Telephony Integration: The platform now natively integrates with major voice providers including RingCentral and Twilio, allowing the AI to listen, log, and analyze calls regardless of the carrier.

    Expanded Application Compatibility: Beyond the 30+ native integrations available immediately, the platform’s open architecture connects with productivity applications ranging from Google Sheets and Slack to Notion, providing agencies with extensive integration options.

    Streamlining Agency Operations
    This release positions integrations as a core capability of the SUPERAGENT platform.

    “We approach integration as a fundamental requirement rather than an add-on,” said Vadym Shashkov, CTO of SUPERAGENT AI. “We have developed a system where data flows from lead forms to CRMs, to our Insurance AI Agent, and back to the AMS. This reduces the ‘swivel chair’ workflow of switching tabs and re-typing data.”

    Availability
    The Universal Integration Ecosystem is available starting today. Agencies can deploy SUPERAGENT AI on top of their existing technology stack without replacing current software.

    About SUPERAGENT AI
    SUPERAGENT AI is a provider of autonomous workforce platforms for the insurance industry. With a suite of specialized AI agents that handle training, quoting, retention, and sales, the company delivers solutions designed to automate the insurance agency lifecycle.

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  • Signzy Partners with ViewTrade to Strengthen AML Compliance and Risk Mitigation

    Signzy partners with ViewTrade to enable automated AML screening and continuous risk monitoring for stronger compliance.

    Signzy’s technology supports our efforts to strengthen due diligence and monitoring processes through reliable data sources and structured screening mechanisms.”
    — Mr. Ronit Kar, Director and CEO at ViewTrade

    NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Signzy, a global leader in digital identity infrastructure and compliance solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with ViewTrade International IFSC Private Limited (“ViewTrade IFSC”), a Global Access Provider (GAP), pursuant to which Signzy will provide technology solutions to support anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance processes.

    This collaboration integrates Signzy’s advanced AML (Anti-Money Laundering) technology solution within ViewTrade IFSC’s compliance framework ecosystem, elevating its ability to monitor and perform continuous due diligence on businesses and individuals.

    Signzy’s agentic AI solution ensures that businesses and individuals are thoroughly vetted through up-to-date and reliable data sources, including PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) lists, international sanction lists, and watchlists. These data sources are meticulously updated, enabling ViewTrade IFSC to identify and flag high-risk entities in real-time, significantly reducing compliance risks and enhancing operational efficiency.

    Commenting on this engagement, Mr. Ronit Kar, Director and CEO stated, “In today’s regulatory environment, maintaining a robust AML compliance framework is critical. Signzy’s technology supports our efforts to strengthen due diligence and monitoring processes through reliable data sources and structured screening mechanisms. This engagement aligns with our focus on safeguarding our operations and supporting our clients in a compliant manner, while continuing to uphold high standards of risk management”.

    “Our partnership with ViewTrade marks a major step in advancing compliance and risk management for the financial industry. By integrating our AML technology, we’re enabling automated, real-time due diligence, helping ViewTrade meet regulatory demands efficiently. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that empower financial institutions to stay ahead of compliance challenges,” said Saurin Parikh, Growth leader at Signzy.

    What This Means for the Financial Industry

    This partnership sets a new standard for how companies can streamline regulatory compliance while scaling their operations globally. As financial regulations become more stringent, partnerships like the one between Signzy and ViewTrade IFSC showcase how cutting-edge technology can remove the burden of manual compliance checks, allowing financial institutions to focus on innovation rather than administrative tasks. The integration of AI and automation ensures that compliance is not just a reactive measure but a proactive approach to managing risk.

    For the industry, it’s a clear signal that automated, real-time compliance monitoring is no longer just a competitive advantage, it’s a necessity. As the famous business strategist Peter Drucker once said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

    In this case, Signzy and ViewTrade IFSC are creating the future of compliance by providing the financial industry with tools that meet the demands of today and prepare for the regulatory challenges of tomorrow. As regulations evolve, product managers will be better positioned to future-proof their offerings, staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing landscape.

    About Signzy Technologies Pvt Ltd

    Signzy empowers businesses worldwide to seamlessly verify, onboard, and monitor their customers with cutting-edge, innovative technology. Renowned for its efficiency, security, and compliance solutions, Signzy serves a diverse range of industries across the globe, enhancing the user experience while ensuring regulatory adherence. With a vast suite of over 340+ robust APIs, available in 180 countries, Signzy offers tailored solutions that cater to the needs of modern startups and enterprises. Today, more than 1000 businesses, including over 10 Fortune 30 companies, trust Signzy to streamline their operations and safeguard their customer Interactions.

    For more information, visit https://www.signzy.com/

    About ViewTrade International IFSC Private Ltd

    ViewTrade International IFSC Private Limited is an entity authorised by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) as a Global Access Provider and registered as a Broker-Dealer. The Company facilitates access to international securities markets and enables cross-border investment activities in compliance with applicable IFSCA regulations and prescribed AML/KYC requirements.

    As part of the ViewTrade Holding Corp group (USA), which has been serving clients across more than 25 countries for over two decades, ViewTrade IFSC brings global expertise, technology, and compliance capabilities to India’s rapidly expanding international financial ecosystem. The firm provides global market access, technology, and compliance solutions to brokers, FinTechs, and financial institutions, coordinating with regulated intermediaries and authorised service providers to ensure seamless and compliant access to global markets.

    ViewTrade IFSC operates a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure that connects intermediaries, custodians, and global broker-dealers through secure APIs and integrated compliance workflows. Its platform supports end-to-end operations, including trade execution, settlement, surveillance, and regulatory reporting, in full alignment with IFSCA requirements and applicable global standards.

    For more information, visit https://viewtrade.in/

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    This press release is issued for general informational purposes only. The engagement referred to herein is limited to the provision of technology solutions to support anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance processes. It does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation of any products or services.
    All regulatory, compliance, and statutory obligations, including AML and KYC responsibilities, continue to remain solely with ViewTrade IFSC in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Nothing contained in this press release should be construed as a delegation, outsourcing, or transfer of any regulatory responsibility.

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  • Tech 42 launches open-source AI Agent Starter Pack in AWS Marketplace, reducing production deployment time to minutes

    Advanced Tier Services AWS Partner releases production-ready AI agent package built on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to accelerate AI agent adoption

    Our goal with this product is to enable companies to start building faster, knowing that the common roadblocks to moving to production were factored in from the start.”
    — Lance Dofflemyer

    WOODSTOCK, GA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Tech 42, an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner specializing in AI/ML solutions, launched a new AI Agent Starter Pack built with Amazon Bedrock AgentCore in AWS Marketplace. This free, open-source product is designed to help startups, SMBs, and enterprises deploy production-ready AI agents in minutes instead of weeks.

    Built on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, the starter pack addresses the critical gap between proof-of-concept AI agents and production-grade deployments, eliminating common roadblocks around infrastructure scalability, security, and guardrails that typically slow AI initiatives.

    From Weeks to Minutes: Solving the Production AI Agent Challenge

    Based on insights from implementing AI agent solutions across a wide range of industries and use cases, Tech 42 identified that most companies struggle with the transition from AI experimentation to production deployment. The AI Agent Starter Pack provides a complete, enterprise-ready foundation that deploys via CloudFormation in just three steps and typically completes in under 10 minutes.

    Key features include:

    – Production-grade infrastructure: Auto-scaling architecture using infrastructure-as-code principles
    – Memory management: Configurable short-term memory (7-365 days retention)
    – Essential AI tools: Browser search, code interpreter, and Bedrock Knowledgebase retriever tools (with step-by-step instructions on setting up a custom knowledge base)
    – Enterprise security: Built-in guardrails and complete deployment within a company’s own AWS account
    – Model flexibility: Pre-configured for Claude Haiku 4.5 with instructions for model switching
    – MCP server ready: Includes MCP server connectivity for extended capabilities
    – Complete observability: Built in observability compatible with AgentCore observability or Langfuse
    – User-friendly: Complete video tutorial, deployment guide, testing examples, and GitHub repo

    The Starter Pack currently supports the Strands agent framework. LangGraph and CrewAI are supported by the AgentCore product and are coming soon to the Tech 42 Starter Pack product.

    Open Source by Design for Maximum Customization

    “We’ve spoken and worked with many companies at different stages of their agentic AI journey,” said Lance Dofflemyer, CEO of Tech 42. “Our goal with this product is to enable companies to start building faster, knowing that the common roadblocks to moving to production were factored in from the start. By making it open source, we’re empowering teams to customize everything while maintaining a solid production foundation.”

    The open-source approach allows organizations to:

    – Fully customize agents to specific business requirements
    – Maintain complete visibility and control over infrastructure
    – Accelerate time-to-value for AI initiatives

    While the core Starter Pack is free and open source, Tech 42 offers advanced integration services including customized MCP servers, enterprise-specific guardrails, and specialized AI agent implementations. As an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 300+ successful AI/ML projects delivered, Tech 42 also helps clients leverage AWS funding programs, where available, to offset implementation costs.

    AI Agent Starter Pack Availability

    The AI Agent Starter Pack is available now as a free subscription in AWS Marketplace. Organizations can deploy their first production-ready AI agent today. Click to view the Deployment Guide page.

    About Tech 42

    Tech 42 accelerates AI transformation for startups, SMBs, and enterprises by delivering scalable, production-grade solutions. As an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner, Tech 42 provides technical and strategic guidance to help clients build optimized AI workloads. With 300+ AI and cloud projects delivered, Tech 42 is the trusted partner for engineering teams looking to move from AI concepts to profit-optimized workloads that scale with growth. Areas of expertise include AI agents, RAG and embedding architectures, LLM fine-tuning, AI document processing, DevOps optimization, and more. Learn more at www.tech42consulting.com.

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  • STMicroelectronics’ fast-acting isolated gate drivers for smaller, safer automotive modules

    Standard and wide package options meet isolation, insulation, and creepage/clearance specifications

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    GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — STMicroelectronics’ STGAP2SA and STGAP2HSA automotive-grade, galvanically isolated 4A gate drivers with 60ns response time and close part-to-part matching allow high switching frequencies for increased power density and efficiency.

    Suitable for IGBTs and silicon MOSFETs operating with a high-voltage rail up to 1200V, the drivers can sink/source 4A at up to 26V for unipolar or bipolar driving. Extending the STGAP series, ST’s industrial and automotive galvanic isolated gate drivers, these AEC-Q100 qualified devices can handle a wide variety of applications throughout conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles. Typical uses include DC/DC converters, pumps, fans, heaters, e-compressors, and on-board chargers (OBC). Other uses include wallbox and pedestal DC charging systems, as well as industrial inverters and motor drives.

    Featuring built-in protection, the drivers simplify design and enhance reliability, with under-voltage lockout (UVLO) and an output safe state during power-up and power-down. There is also Miller clamping to prevent induced turn-on and thermal shutdown to prevent operation above maximum safe temperature, automatically resuming when cooled. In addition, a self-monitoring watchdog makes the output safe if communication from the low-voltage side fails and there is a power-saving standby mode, entered by simultaneously holding the inputs high.

    Both devices meet UL 1577 isolation ratings. The STGAP2SA, in a standard SO-8 package, has transient and surge isolation voltages (VIOTM, VIOSM) of 4800V. The STGAP2HSA is compliant with IEC 60747-17 for basic insulation and has 6000V surge isolation voltage (VIOSM), in a wide-body SO-8W package with 8mm creepage and clearance.

    A demonstration board is available for each part, to facilitate rapid development. The EVALSTGAP2SAC contains the STGAP2SA, while the EVALSTGAP2HSAC with the STGAP2HSA is the board to choose for designs that require increased isolation.

    The STGAP2SA and STGAP2HSA are in production now and available from $1.55 for orders of 1000 pieces.

    For more information please go to www.st.com/stgap-series

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  • Scale Shift Ventures Acquires Botdog.co in Seven-Figure Deal

    Scale Shift Ventures acquires San Francisco based startup Botdog.co, a leader in AI-powered sales automation, co-founded by Robin Choy and Guillaume Miara.

    TORONTO, CANADA, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Scale Shift Ventures has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of San Francisco based startup Botdog.co, a leading AI-powered sales automation platform co-founded by accomplished AI SaaS founders Robin Choy and Guillaume Miara. The transaction, valued in the seven-figure USD range, aligns with Scale Shift Ventures’ strategy to acquire tools with significant potential and apply its operational expertise to accelerate growth.

    Botdog empowers sales professionals and teams of all sizes to scale personalized outreach safely and effectively. It integrates with leading sales data tools; streamlines outreach workflows with AI-driven natural-language personalization; and enables users to benefit from adaptive sequences, team collaboration, advanced analytics, and strong compliance features that are built with platform-respecting activity pacing and safeguards to protect user accounts. This enables users to add highly relevant connections more efficiently, increase reply rates, and save significant time on prospecting.

    Botdog is not simply another AI tool that accelerates outreach tasks. Rather, it serves as a strategic catalyst for modern sales teams. By removing the operational complexity and repetitive execution layers that slow professionals down, the platform enables users to focus on positioning, targeting, and relationship-building while ensuring their strategy is executed consistently and intelligently.

    As part of Scale Shift Ventures’ venture studio model, Botdog will initially continue to operate as it has pre-acquisition, with co-founders Robin Choy and Guillaume Miara transitioning into advisor roles to provide strategic guidance and continuity. Meanwhile Scale Shift Ventures will be injecting its dedicated management, development, and marketing teams to scale Botdog, enhancing features, expanding reach, and integrating synergies across the portfolio for faster innovation and market growth.

    “At Scale Shift Ventures, we have been, and continue to be, very impressed with how quickly Robin and Guillaume have built and scaled this business with a small, highly efficient team” said Senthu Velnayagam, Managing Partner at Scale Shift Ventures “As a venture studio we vet a large number of companies and rarely encounter ones that are built so exceptionally well across every critical area from product excellence and user-centric design, to technical sophistication, compliance focus, and proven market traction in ways that are truly ready to scale to the next level. Robin and Guillaume’s vision, execution, and ability to deliver a reliable, high-performing tool that sales teams genuinely love sets Botdog apart as a standout acquisition opportunity. We are excited to integrate Botdog into our venture studio ecosystem,”

    Velnayagam added “Botdog’s metrics truly speak for themselves with a 98% 5 star rating on G2, and a robust user base of more than 5000 individuals from 1000 companies across over 31 different countries, with a majority of users in the US where the company was built and has established a strong presence.”

    Robin Choy and Guillaume Miara, Co-Founders of Botdog.co commented: “Partnering with Scale Shift Ventures allows Botdog to maintain its independent operation and user experience while gaining powerful resources to scale. We’ll step into advisor roles to ensure continuity and vision alignment, and we’re confident that Scale Shift’s management, dev, and marketing teams will drive rapid improvements and expansion. This is an exciting step forward for our users and the future of sales outreach automation.”

    Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed beyond the seven-figure USD valuation.

    About Scale Shift Ventures
    Scale Shift Ventures is a venture studio established in 2023 by marketing and tech industry veterans. The studio builds, acquires, and scales early-stage tech companies primarily in proptech, fintech, and AI-driven automation, providing funds to scale, hands-on development, bespoke go-to-market strategies, mentorship, operational support (including management, development, and marketing teams), and access to extensive networks across Canada, Sri Lanka, and India. Its mission is to create and empower transformative technologies that streamline industries and help startups thrive in competitive markets. The portfolio includes Repliers, Ownright, Cove, KIMP, Buy.ca, WOWCall, Quanto, and now Botdog.

    About Botdog.co
    Botdog.co, co-founded by Robin Choy and Guillaume Miara, is an AI-powered sales automation platform built for sales professionals. It helps teams scale personalized outreach by streamlining workflow coordination, supporting thoughtful messaging with AI-driven insights, and providing cloud-based collaboration, team management tools, and platform-respecting activity safeguards. Trusted by sales teams, Botdog empowers users to grow their professional networks significantly while maintaining compliance and authentic engagement.

    For more information, visit www.scaleshift.ca or www.botdog.co.

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  • Searchlight Cyber Report: Ransomware Groups Claimed Record Number of Victims in 2025 with 30% Annual Increase

    New research also reveals the number of active ransomware groups reached an all-time high in the second half of 2025.

    PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Searchlight Cyber has published its latest ransomware report based on dark web intelligence, providing a comprehensive analysis of the ransomware ecosystem throughout 2025. The report, titled “Ransomware’s Record Year: Tracking a Volatile Landscape in H2 2025” reveals that ransomware groups listed a record 7,458 victims on dark web leak sites in 2025, representing a significant 30% increase compared to 2024.

    This annual data demonstrates a persistent and growing threat, despite a marginal 0.24% decline in victims in the second half of the year compared to the first. Searchlight researchers also tracked a record-breaking 93 active ransomware groups in H2 alone, with 2025 seeing the highest number of brand-new groups emerging on the dark web.

    The research also identified:

    • A more complex and fragmented landscape: 2025 saw 124 active groups in total, more than any previous year recorded. 73 new ransomware groups were identified across 2025, with 38 appearing in the second half of the year alone.
    • The increasing velocity of victimization: On an annual basis, the growth rate of victims more than doubled, from a 12% increase in 2024 to 30% in 2025.
    • The rise of Qilin: Qilin dominated the landscape as the most prolific group, marking a staggering 420% year-over-year increase in victims.
    • The emergence of “Supergroups”: The report tracks the formation of high-profile collaborations, such as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, where threat actors pool specialized talents to scale operations.
    • AI as a catalyst: Artificial Intelligence is lowering the barrier to entry, allowing new groups to automate malware development and conduct hyper-personalized social engineering.

    Luke Donovan, Head of Threat Intelligence at Searchlight Cyber, commented: “2025 was a record year for ransomware, driven by a professionalized ecosystem that remains devastatingly effective despite increased pressure from global law enforcement. While we saw a very slight dip in victim numbers in the second half of the year, this should not be interpreted as a victory. The landscape continues to fragment; large monolithic syndicates are fracturing into smaller, agile cells, and with the number of active groups at an all-time high, the threat landscape has become more complex and difficult to track than ever before.”

    Shifting Tactics and Top Players

    The report outlines a shifting leaderboard for the top five most prolific ransomware groups by victim count in H2 2025:
    1. Qilin (697 victims)
    2. Akira (384 victims)
    3. IncRansom (213 victims)
    4. Sinobi (180 victims)
    5. Play (164 victims)

    Qilin surged to the top in the second half of the year from their previous third place spot, with spikes in victims in October and December following an announced coalition with the Dragonforce and LockBit groups. Meanwhile, newcomers like Sinobi have surged into the top rankings within months of their debut, utilizing a disciplined Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) structure.

    Searchlight’s analysis highlights that ‘Shadow Exposure’ in third-party software remains a critical vulnerability. Threat actors are increasingly weaponizing vulnerabilities in software supply chains faster than patch cycles can keep up.

    The report emphasizes the necessity of preemptive approaches to defend against ransomware, detailing methods to combat the Initial Access Broker (IAB) ecosystem and identify sensitive data in third party ransomware leak files before an attack is deployed.

    Luke Donovan commented: “In the high-stakes game of ransomware in 2026, the only way to truly win is to ensure you aren’t an eligible target in the first place. Offensive law enforcement operations are vital, but our data shows they cannot be the only solution. Organizations must adopt a preemptive strategy, maintaining visibility and mitigating exposures to neutralize threats before they escalate into full-blown attacks.”

    About Searchlight Cyber:

    Searchlight Cyber was founded in 2017 with a mission to stop criminals from acting with impunity. With its pioneering Preemptive Threat Exposure Management (PTEM) offering, Searchlight helps organizations identify exposures and neutralize threats before attacks begin. Searchlight unifies leading Attack Surface Management, dark web intelligence, and risk management tools to help organizations separate the signal from the noise and prioritize the threats that matter. It is used by some of the world’s largest enterprises, government and law enforcement agencies, and the managed security service providers at the forefront of protecting customers from external threats.

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  • Loadsure Deploys Five Sigma’s AI Claims Platform and Clive™ to Accelerate Freight Claims

    Loadsure partners with Five Sigma to deploy AI-powered claims automation, reducing processing time and improving customer experience in freight insurance.

    NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Loadsure, a leading digital freight insurance Managing General Agent (MGA) and Lloyd’s coverholder serving North America and Europe, today announced that it has successfully deployed Five Sigma’s AI-native Claims Management Platform and Clive™, Five Sigma’s multi-agent AI claims expert, to modernize freight insurance claims processing.

    The deployment supports claims handling across Loadsure’s cargo, liability, and specialty freight insurance products in its North American market.

    Freight claims are often time-sensitive, and prolonged resolution timelines can create friction for shippers, brokers, and policyholders alike. Loadsure sought a modern claims solution built for scale that could handle high volumes, integrate seamlessly across workflows, and meet the specialized demands of freight insurance.

    Johnny McCord, CEO at Loadsure, said, “The partnership with Five Sigma, and the deployment of their AI Claims Platform and Clive™, is a powerful complement to Loadsure’s already sophisticated, AI-driven tech stack. We are building on our foundation as an Insurtech MGA to further accelerate and automate claims. This collaboration enhances our strong technological capabilities, ensuring our process remains at the cutting edge of speed and efficiency, which is essential for delivering the exceptional service our customers demand in the fast-moving freight industry.”

    Five Sigma’s AI Claims Management Platform and Clive™ supports the full claims lifecycle, from first notice of loss (FNOL) through resolution, with automation, workflow orchestration, and operational visibility designed to improve consistency and efficiency. The AI platform provides real-time guidance to Loadsure’s policyholders and brokers throughout the claims lifecycle.

    “Loadsure’s forward-thinking approach to freight insurance with its unique insurance characteristics and risks, is what our solution is built for,” said Oded Barak, Co-founder and CEO of Five Sigma. “After a year of partnership, we’ve proven that AI-native claims technology delivers real value in specialized freight insurance. This partnership demonstrates our ability to support the unique complexity of modern freight claims.”

    The successful deployment positions both companies to continue expanding AI-driven innovation across the freight insurance sector.

    About Five Sigma
    Five Sigma is a leading insurtech company providing AI-native claims management technology to P&C insurers, MGAs, TPAs, and reinsurers. Clive™, Five Sigma’s award-winning Multi-Agent AI Claims Expert, acts as an AI adjuster that works on any existing claims management system, or runs natively within Five Sigma’s proprietary, SaaS Claims Management System (CMS). Clive brings intelligence and automation to every stage of the claims process – automating routine tasks, dynamically planning claim handling, and advancing claims according to the insurer’s standard operating procedures (SOPs). Five Sigma’s customers report immediate and measurable cost savings, productivity gains, faster cycle time, improved accuracy, and a better experience for policyholders. For more information, visit fivesigmalabs.com.

    About Loadsure
    Loadsure is a leading provider of supply chain insurance coverage and a rapidly growing insurtech serving the North American and European markets. Through its innovative Holistic Freight Protection approach, Loadsure empowers shippers, freight professionals, insurance agents, and motor carriers to make informed decisions about supply-chain risks, safeguard their businesses with a comprehensive suite of insurance coverages, and quickly recover from loss through near real-time claims processing. Using advanced data analytics and AI, Loadsure generates accurately priced, tailored policies in seconds. Its platform integrates seamlessly into both SaaS and partner proprietary Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and loadboards, and was recognized by Insurance Insider as the 2024 Insurtech Product of the Year. Loadsure is a managing general agent and Lloyd’s coverholder. For more information, visit loadsure.net and stay up to date by following Loadsure on LinkedIn.

    Tirtza Bensoussan
    Five Sigma
    pr@fivesigmalabs.com

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  • AI InterConnect Podcast interviews The Green Sheet CEO Kate Gillespie

    Industry veteran reflects on payments innovation, digital media transformation and emerging fintech trends

    The evolution of this industry demands adaptability, curiosity and an unwavering focus on meaningful communication.”
    — Kate Gillespie

    ROHNERT PARK, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Green Sheet is pleased to announce that Kate Gillespie, president and CEO of The Green Sheet, was recently a guest on the AI Interconnect Podcast, hosted by Laurent Cochet. In this episode, Gillespie shares her insights on the evolving payments industry, leadership in media and the future of fintech.

    In the conversation, Gillespie reflects on her career journey that began in 1999 and discusses how the payments landscape has transformed over the years. She offers listeners a closer look at The Green Sheet’s role as a bridge between payment consultants and merchants, and the importance of clear communication in an increasingly digital world.

    Key topics covered include:
    • Gillespie’s professional path and the evolution of the payments sector.
    • The shifting media environment and how The Green Sheet adapts to digital change.
    • Communication challenges and opportunities for professionals in fintech and payments.
    • Future trends and skills critical for success in an era of rapid innovation.

    “We’re honored to participate in the AI Interconnect Podcast and contribute to a broader dialogue on payments, leadership and media in the digital age,” Gillespie said. “The evolution of this industry demands adaptability, curiosity and an unwavering focus on meaningful communication.”
    Listeners can watch the full episode on YouTube:
    👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA1wQJVxBFo

    About The Green Sheet

    Founded as an email newsletter during the early “Wild West” days of payments, The Green Sheet provided much-needed guidance to ISOs and agents navigating the industry with little training or support. As payments evolved into a dynamic, innovation-driven marketplace, so did we. Today, The Green Sheet delivers award-winning trade publications and a comprehensive suite of print and digital resources serving agent consultants and payments companies alike.
    For more information, visit https://www.greensheet.com.

    Contact:
    Dale S. Laszig
    Content Strategy Director
    The Green Sheet
    dale@greensheet.com
    https://www.greensheet.com

    About AI Interconnect Podcast

    AI InterConnect is a B2B growth and market visibility firm supporting technology, proptech, fintech, payments, investors and vertical SaaS companies. The company develops AI driven outreach programs, executive Podcast exposure, and strategic media distribution that position clients as trusted voices in their sectors. By combining precision targeting with thought leadership amplification, AIIC helps firms expand market presence, engage senior decision makers, and translate industry credibility into measurable revenue growth across the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

    Contact:
    Laurent Cochet, Founder
    www.aiinterconnect.com
    laurent@aiinterconnect.com
    linkedin.com/in/laurentcochet
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/aiinterconnect-podcast/
    https://www.youtube.com/@AI-InterConnect

    Dale Laszig
    The Green Sheet
    dale@greensheet.com

    Leading Payments Media at The Green Sheet with Kate Gillespie

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  • Subpilot Introduces Bill Negotiation Feature to Help Users Reduce Monthly Expenses Automatically

    Subpilot now auto-negotiates your bills & cancels subscriptions for you—no calls, no hassle. Making your monthly expenses more manageable.

    CAMDEN, DE, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The personal finance app expands beyond subscription management to tackle recurring bills through automated analysis and provider negotiation.

    Subpilot, a personal finance app designed to help users regain control over recurring expenses, today announced the expansion of its platform with a dedicated Bill Negotiation feature, aimed at helping consumers lower monthly bills through automated analysis and plan optimization.

    Subpilot was built to address a growing problem in modern personal finance: the accumulation of subscriptions and recurring charges that often go unnoticed, unmanaged, or overpaid. By connecting securely to a user’s email and bank account, the app automatically detects subscriptions and recurring bills, giving users a centralized view of where their money is going—and where savings opportunities exist.

    At the core of Subpilot’s platform is its subscription detection system, which identifies recurring charges using multiple data sources, including billing and receipt emails, connected bank transactions, and manual user inputs. This multi-layered approach allows Subpilot to uncover hidden subscriptions, forgotten free trials, and recurring charges that users may not actively track.

    Once identified, Subpilot’s Cancel Subscription feature lets users cancel unwanted services directly in the app. By handling complex cancellation flows on the user’s behalf—often involving logins, customer support interactions, or confusing account portals—the feature reduces friction and helps users save both time and money.

    The newly emphasized Bill Negotiation feature expands Subpilot’s value beyond subscriptions. Available as part of the app’s premium offering, the feature analyzes recurring bills such as internet, phone, streaming services, utilities, and other ongoing expenses. Using transaction-level data and uploaded billing information, Subpilot identifies potential overpayments, outdated plans, or inefficiencies that may be driving unnecessary costs.

    The process begins with a detailed expense analysis that combines bank transaction data with billing statements to provide users with a clear picture of recurring spending. From there, Subpilot identifies opportunities for savings and works to secure discounts, negotiate with providers, or recommend optimized plans better aligned with the user’s actual usage. The result is measurable, ongoing monthly savings without requiring users to spend hours comparing plans or contacting providers themselves.

    “Recurring bills are often treated as fixed costs, even when they’re not,” said a spokesperson for Subpilot. “Our goal is to help users challenge that assumption by making bill optimization automatic, data-driven, and accessible.”

    With its expanded focus on bill negotiation, Subpilot positions itself as more than just a subscription tracker. By combining subscription detection, cancellation automation, and recurring bill optimization into a single platform, the app offers users a practical and easy way to reduce financial waste and build healthier monthly spending habits.

    About Subpilot

    Subpilot is a personal finance app that helps users discover, manage, and cancel subscriptions while reducing recurring expenses through automated analysis of financial data and bills. By connecting to users’ email and bank accounts, Subpilot identifies subscriptions and recurring charges, helps cancel unwanted services, and enables ongoing monthly savings through bill negotiation and plan optimization.

    Anthony Mayilamene
    Subpilot
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