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As trade volatility rises, Softlink Global’s CEO, Amit Maheshwari, calls for operational discipline over costly complexity in freight technology.

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As global trade enters a period of heightened volatility, Amit Maheshwari, CEO of Softlink Global, has issued a perspective on the growing disconnect between enterprise software costs and operational reality. In an industry where “High-cost market leaders” have become synonymous with rigid complexity, Maheshwari argues that the future of freight forwarding depends on operational restraint, not more features.

“We have reached a tipping point where the software meant to manage global trade has become its own logistical hurdle,” said Maheshwari. “When a system becomes so complex that it requires a small army of consultants just to keep it running, it is no longer a tool—it’s an anchor. In logistics, speed is irrelevant if your system cannot survive a real-world operational failure.”

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿
For decades, the industry has defaulted to the High-cost market leader, assuming that a higher price tag equated to lower risk. However, as trade lanes shift and margins tighten, the “enterprise burden” of these systems is being exposed. High licensing fees and the “bolt-on” approach to new technology like AI have created systems that are powerful on paper but fragile in live operations.

Maheshwari identifies three critical risks currently facing global logistics providers:
1. Complexity as a Cost: High-cost systems often force operators into rigid workflows that don’t account for the messiness of real-world trade.
2. Fragmented Truth: Using multiple tools to bridge the gaps in an aging ERP creates “silent errors” that only surface when a shipment is already stuck.
3. The AI Mirage: Bolting AI onto a legacy core creates more work, not less. Intelligence must be embedded, not added.

𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵
Through the development of Logi-Sys, Softlink Global has championed a different path: a single, unified platform built for the operator, not the demo room.
“The question shouldn’t be ‘Does this system have every feature imaginable?’ “Maheshwari continued. “The question must be, ‘Will this system still be here when things go wrong?’ We have seen three decades of tech waves rise and fall. The survivors are always those who prioritize the integrity of the shipment over the narrative of the software.”

Softlink Global continues to position its Logi-Sys platform as the credible, enterprise-grade alternative for global providers looking to reclaim control from fragmented systems and overpriced legacy incumbents.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹
Softlink Global is a leading trade technology provider and the digital backbone of freight and logistics. Powering 5,000+ logistics businesses across 50+ countries for over three decades, its flagship platform, Logi-Sys, delivers a unified source of truth for freight forwarders and logistics providers worldwide, with a strong focus on operational stability, discipline, and long-term resilience.

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3RnD® platform connects targets, compounds and authenticated human cell models to reduce manual searching and enable earlier, more informed R&D decisions

HEIDELBERG, BADEN-WüRTTEMBERG, GERMANY, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cytion, a trusted provider of authenticated, contamination-free human cell lines, and AsedaSciences^®, developer of the 3RnD cloud platform for AI-enabled chemical safety prediction, today announced an exclusive partnership to strengthen human-relevant, data-driven decision making in early drug and chemical development.

Under the collaboration, Cytion will serve as the sole cell line partner supporting standardized, high-content phenotypic screening workflows used within 3RnD. By pairing rigorously authenticated cell models with integrated high-throughput screening and machine-learning analysis, the partnership is designed to help R&D teams identify potential compound safety and toxicity liabilities earlier, before major resources are committed.

In addition, the companies will roll out an integrated target-to-cell workflow within 3RnD. Scientists will be able to enter a biological target, review prioritized cell line options with relevant target context, and proceed directly to an order-ready path that links into Cytion’s ecommerce checkout. The same workflow is intended to allow ordering of target-relevant compounds alongside cell models, enabling a streamlined, one-stop experimental setup.

AsedaSciences’ 3RnD platform combines standardized cell-based screening data with cloud analytics to generate phenotypic fingerprints of compound activity. These fingerprints can be compared against a reference knowledge base of substances to support early prediction of human and environmental risk profiles and to guide compound prioritization.

“When safety signals emerge too late, programs lose time and resources. By combining Cytion’s authenticated cell models with 3RnD’s data and AI workflow, we enable earlier, more reproducible and more actionable safety insight,” said Jonathan Steubing, CEO of Cytion.

“By partnering with Cytion, we are making it dramatically easier for scientists to identify and access the right cell line by simply entering their target into 3RnD and seeing prioritized, order-ready options instantly,” said Brad Calvin, CEO of AsedaSciences. “By linking targets to cells and compounds in one integrated workflow, we can eliminate days of literature searching and enable researchers to focus on generating data, with Cytion’s broad cell portfolio becoming a powerful new piece of our experimental puzzle.”

Key benefits for users include:
• Earlier identification of safety and toxicity risks, helping reduce late-stage attrition
• Access to standardized, authenticated human cell lines suitable for high-content screening and ML-ready analysis
• Target-driven cell model discovery with a direct path to ordering through Cytion
• Consolidated ordering workflow for cell models and target-relevant compounds
• Support for 3R principles through increased reliance on human-relevant in vitro systems

Rollout and Availability

The partnership will be implemented in phases. Cytion and AsedaSciences will collaborate with pilot users to refine the target-to-cell discovery and ordering experience and to align cell model selection with platform workflows.

About Cytion

Cytion is a trusted cell bank specializing in high-quality, contamination-free human and animal cell lines. Cytion applies rigorous quality control and authentication to ensure genetic identity and reliability for research and development. Cytion’s mission is Advancing Research – Cell by Cell.

About AsedaSciences

AsedaSciences operates 3RnD, a cloud-based platform that combines standardized, high-content phenotypic screening in human cell systems with machine learning, cloud analytics and advanced data visualization, to support rapid decision making. The platform generates phenotypic fingerprints within an ecosystem of partners developing New Approach Methods (NAMs), designed to support earlier prediction of safety and toxicity risks of chemical compounds and to guide compound and assay prioritization.

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PriceAgent appoints Jonas Eliasson to lead global sales, boosting commercial execution and accelerating international expansion as demand for WTP pricing grows.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Priceagent, a leading SaaS platform for data-driven pricing and willingness-to-pay (WTP) analysis, today announced that Jonas Eliasson has joined the company to lead sales and commercial execution. The appointment supports Priceagent’s continued international expansion and increased customer demand.

Jonas Eliasson will be responsible for global sales of Priceagent’s SaaS pricing solutions. He brings extensive experience from building and scaling B2B SaaS sales organizations across Europe, with a strong track record in enterprise sales, go-to-market strategy, and commercial team development.

– “Demand for more precise, behavior-based pricing decisions is accelerating globally. To scale effectively, we are strengthening our commercial organization with proven leadership. Jonas brings the experience and execution power required to help us serve more companies, faster, and across more markets.” says Robert Tinterov, CEO of PriceAgent.

PriceAgent helps companies continuously monitor how demand and willingness to pay evolve, enabling smarter pricing decisions in volatile market conditions. The platform is already used by customers across multiple industries, with active deployments in Europe and growing traction in the United States.

– “PriceAgent operates at the intersection of data, customer behavior, and pricing power. One of the most critical capabilities for modern companies. I look forward to building a scalable sales organization and accelerating international growth together with the team,” says Jonas Eliasson.

The appointment marks an important step in PriceAgent’s next growth phase, with a clear focus on international scale, faster time-to-value for customers, and commercial excellence.

About Priceagent
Priceagent is a self-serve pricing platform that helps SMEs and global enterprises confidently set prices by showing exactly how many customers would buy at each price, and how demand shifts across factors like product feature, sales channel, competitor positioning, and more.

Headquartered in Stockholm with an office in Los Angeles, Priceagent gives brands real-time access to buyer willingness-to-pay across 130+ markets, drawn from a pool of over 300 million verified consumers worldwide. Its proprietary algorithm, perfected over 10 years, reveals safe price plateaus, sharp demand drop-offs, and competitor benchmarks. Enabling faster, cheaper, and repeatable pricing decisions without relying on slow, costly traditional research methods. Learn more at www.priceagent.com.

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Wind Harvest International, Inc Brings In Pronita Saxena as Chief Development Officer to Accelerate Growth and Advance Tribal-Led Renewable Energy Initiatives

DAVIS, CA, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Wind Harvest International, Inc. today announced the hiring of Pronita Saxena as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO). This marks an important step in the company’s expansion into large-scale renewable energy and AI-infrastructure projects, including its partnership with Kamaka Global. Saxena brings a strong track record of building solutions for startups in energy, water, and waste management. Her experience supports Wind Harvest’s plans for rapid growth with immediate efforts aimed at tribal nations developing and owning clean energy assets and making use of the U.S 50% Investment Tax Credits still available for renewable energy projects. Saxena’s background and experience position her well to deliver on Wind Harvest’s ambitious growth trajectory.

After graduating from UC Berkeley with a degree in Economics (with Honors) and Minor in Global Poverty & Practice, Saxena worked with MIT’s Poverty Action Lab in Bangladesh and the Center for Global Development in Washington, DC, contributing to research on financing global public goods, inequality, and economic productivity. She transitioned into cleantech at EnerNOC post-IPO, aligning international demand-response to profitability and optimizing forward contracts for large natural gas users. She later worked with Techstars-Boston startups, joined India’s pioneering civic-tech company NextDrop, and founded Citizengage—the world’s first waste-to-resource grid, which achieved over 86% diversion of customer waste and conversion into renewable energy and recycled products. Saxena’s work has earned recognition from government agencies across four continents, premier global sustainability challenges, and honors from organizations including the Obama Foundation, New Cities Foundation, Startup India, and TEDx.

“Pronita’s cross-sector experience—spanning policy, technology deployment, commercial development, and infrastructure across multiple geographies—comes at an important time for Wind Harvest,” said Kevin Wolf, CEO. “As we pursue strategic partnerships and our first commercial installations, including our collaboration with Kamaka Global and tribal communities, Pronita’s leadership will support our efforts to responsibly advance projects designed to provide economic and community benefits.”

In her role as CDO, Saxena will oversee project development, commercialization, and cross-sector partnerships. Her first priority is the Wind Harvest–Kamaka Global collaboration, helping tribes develop renewable-energy portfolios that strengthen sovereignty, create workforce opportunities, and position Native American communities at the intersection of emerging clean-power technologies and AI-infrastructure.

“I’m honored to join Wind Harvest at a time when the need for large-scale, clean energy solutions is imminent,” said Saxena. “Wind Harvest is uniquely positioned to introduce VAWTs into locations where traditional HAWTs cannot operate and bring to market a disruptive solution that harnesses low altitude turbulent wind, rather than breaking apart because of it. Beyond this excitement, I am inspired by Wind Harvest’s approach to empower under-served communities facing selective and intentional energy poverty by participating in asset ownership and governance around access to behind-the-meter energy solutions. I cannot wait to collaborate with Kamaka Global to help tribes build, own, and operate large projects that are sustainable, sovereign, and scalable.”

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Wind Harvest develops Wind Harvester^® vertical-axis wind turbines designed to unlock turbulent, mid-level wind resources and expand renewable energy generation in challenging environments, including hurricane-prone regions. Learn more at windharvest.com.

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JPLoft enhances its web development services, empowering businesses with advanced technologies for faster digital growth.

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, February 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — JPLoft announced the expansion of its web development services to help businesses achieve scalable and long-term digital growth. The enhanced service offering focuses on building flexible, high-performing web solutions that support modern business goals.

With this expansion, JPLoft aims to help startups, businesses, and enterprises create reliable digital platforms that grow alongside their operations.

As businesses increasingly rely on digital channels to connect with customers, manage operations, and deliver services, the need for scalable and future-ready web solutions has become more important than ever.

JPLoft’s strengthened web development services to support this shift by combining smart planning, user-focused design, and modern technology to deliver measurable results.

Market Demand for Scalable Web Development

Nowadays, businesses face constant pressure to scale their online presence quickly and smoothly. Websites and web platforms are no longer simple information pages.

They are now central tools for sales, customer engagement, data handling, and service delivery. As businesses grow, many struggle with slow websites, limited features, and systems that cannot handle increased traffic or data.

Market demand for scalable web development has grown as companies expand into new regions and adopt cloud-based operations. Another challenge businesses face is adapting to changing customer expectations.

Users expect fast loading times, smooth navigation, mobile-friendly design, and secure experiences. Scalable web development helps solve these challenges by building flexible systems that adapt to growth and user behavior over time.

JPLoft’s Expanded Web Development Capabilities

To meet growing market demands, JPLoft, as a custom web development company, has expanded its capabilities with a strong focus on scalability, performance, and long-term value.

► Custom and Scalable Web Solutions

The company develops custom web solutions tailored to specific business needs.

Instead of using one-size-fits-all approaches, the team focuses on understanding business goals, user needs, and plans.

This allows the creation of web platforms that scale smoothly as user numbers, data, and features increase.

► Secure, Performance-Driven Development

Security and performance are built into every stage of development.

JPLoft follows best practices to protect user data, prevent security risks, and ensure stable system performance.

Optimized coding, efficient data handling, and strong security layers help deliver fast and reliable web experiences.

► Cloud-Ready and Future-Proof Architecture

The expanded services include cloud-ready architectures that support flexibility and easy scaling.

Cloud-based development helps businesses manage resources better, reduce downtime, and improve system reliability.

These future-proof designs allow businesses to add new features or expand operations without major system changes.

Through these capabilities, JPLoft ensures that web platforms remain strong, flexible, and ready for long-term growth.

Technologies and Development Approach

JPLoft’s expanded web development services are supported by modern technologies and a clear development approach that aligns with business goals.

• Modern Frameworks and Tech Stack

The company uses reliable and widely adopted frameworks such as React.js, Angular, and Vue.js for front-end development. However, this ensures fast performance and smooth user experiences.

For back-end development, the company leverages Node.js, Laravel, Django, and Ruby on Rails to create secure and scalable server-side systems. JPLoft also uses RESTful APIs and GraphQL to enable smooth integration with third-party tools and services.

To support scalability and long-term usability, the tech stack includes cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, along with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

Businesses can hire web developers from JPLoft to reduce technical risk while keeping their web platforms easy to update and future-ready.

• Agile and Business-Aligned Development Methodology

JPLoft follows an agile development approach that allows continuous improvement and quick adjustments. Projects are developed in phases, with regular reviews and updates.

This method helps businesses stay involved in the process and ensures that the final product aligns with real business needs. The development approach focuses on collaboration, clear communication, and practical solutions.

By aligning technical decisions with business goals, JPLoft delivers web platforms that support growth, efficiency, and user satisfaction.

Integration Capabilities and Third-Party System Support

Modern businesses use many tools to manage sales, payments, inventory, marketing, and customer data.

JPLoft builds web solutions that integrate easily with third-party systems. They help businesses manage everything from one connected platform.

1) CRM Integration

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems help businesses manage leads, customers, and sales processes. JPLoft integrates web platforms with popular CRM tools so that customer data flows smoothly between systems.

With proper CRM integration, businesses can:

• Track leads in real time
• Improve customer communication
• Manage follow-ups easily
• View customer history in one place

This creates a smooth experience for both the business and the customer.

2) Payment Gateway Integration

For businesses that sell products or services online, secure payment processing is essential. JPLoft integrates trusted payment gateways into web platforms to ensure safe and smooth transactions.

Benefits of payment gateway integration include:

• Secure online transactions
• Fast payment processing
• Support for multiple payment options
• Better customer trust

A smooth checkout process also improves conversion rates and reduces cart abandonment.

3) ERP System Integration

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems help businesses manage core operations such as inventory, accounting, supply chain, and human resources.

For example, when a product is sold online, inventory levels can update automatically in the ERP system. Financial data can also sync in real time, reducing manual work and errors.

ERP integration helps businesses:

• Improve operational efficiency
• Reduce duplicate data entry
• Maintain accurate records
• Manage resources better

This creates a unified system where different departments stay aligned.

4) API Integration

APIs allow different systems and applications to communicate with each other. JPLoft uses secure and well-structured APIs to connect web platforms with third-party services.

Through API integration, businesses can:

• Connect with external platforms
• Add new features easily
• Sync data in real time
• Expand system capabilities

APIs make web platforms flexible and ready for future growth. If a business wants to add new services or tools later, the system can support those changes without major rebuilding.

Business Impact and Client Benefits

The expanded web development services by the company are designed to deliver clear and measurable benefits for businesses across industries.

• Improved Scalability and Performance

Businesses benefit from web platforms that handle growth smoothly. Whether traffic increases or new features are added, the system remains stable and fast. This helps businesses avoid performance issues and costly rebuilds.

• Reduced Operational Complexity

Well-structured web systems reduce technical issues and simplify management. Businesses can focus on growth instead of constant maintenance. Clear system design also helps teams manage content, data, and integrations more easily.

• Faster Digital Transformation for Businesses

With modern tools and scalable design, businesses can adopt digital solutions faster. This supports quicker market entry, better customer engagement, and improved service delivery. JPLoft’s approach helps businesses move forward with confidence in their digital strategy.

Overall, clients gain reliable web platforms that support both current needs and future growth.

Industries and Business Types Served

JPLoft’s expanded web development services are designed to support a wide range of business types and industries.

► Startups, SMBs, and Enterprises

Startups benefit from flexible platforms that scale as their businesses grow. Small and medium businesses gain reliable systems that support expansion without high costs. Enterprises receive scalable solutions that manage large user bases, data volumes, and complex operations.

► Key Sectors Supported

JPLoft serves multiple industries, including technology, healthcare, education, retail, real estate, logistics, and professional services. Each solution is tailored to industry needs, ensuring compliance, usability, and performance.

By serving diverse sectors, JPLoft brings cross-industry experience that strengthens every project.

Commitment to Innovation and Long-Term Growth

JPLoft remains committed to continuous improvement and innovation. Alongside its full stack development services, the company invests in new technologies, team training, and refined processes to deliver stronger, measurable results. Every project is built with reliability, scalability, and long-term performance in mind.

The company understands that lasting digital success begins with solid technical foundations. Through quality engineering and strategic execution, JPLoft helps businesses build platforms that support steady growth and adapt to evolving market demands.

This approach ensures clients receive more than just a website — they gain a dependable digital asset built for sustained value and future expansion.

Conclusion

JPLoft is a digital development company specializing in custom web and mobile app development, as well as software solutions.

The company helps startups, businesses, and enterprises build secure, scalable, and high-performing digital products.

With a strong focus on business goals and user experience, JPLoft delivers reliable solutions across global markets.

Backed by modern technologies like AI, cloud, and emerging tech, JPLoft empowers brands to drive innovation and long-term digital growth.

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FOREST HILL, MD, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA), the leading global forum dedicated to advancing hospitality distribution, announced its slate of officers and directors for 2026 at its recent Global Distribution Conference held in Orlando, FL.

2026 HEDNA Officers
• President: Lisa Murphy, Senior Vice President Business Development, XanderPay
• Vice President: Julie Houde, Director, Distribution Account Management & Business Development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
• Secretary: Jeremy Mahoney, Director, North America, Agoda
• Treasurer: Daniel Conti, Senior Director Distribution Strategies, Americas, Hilton

HEDNA’s 2026 officers will lead the association’s strategic priorities as it continues to support collaboration, innovation, and education across the global hotel distribution ecosystem.

“I’m honored to step into this role at such a pivotal moment for our industry,” said Lisa Murphy, President of HEDNA. “HEDNA has a long history of bringing leaders together to tackle real challenges, and I’m excited to build on that momentum alongside a strong board and officer team. Together, we will continue to strengthen our community and foster meaningful collaboration.”

In addition, HEDNA is pleased to welcome the following new members to its Board of Directors, whose diverse expertise reflects the evolving needs of the hospitality distribution community:
• Luis Hernandez, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• Sascha Seefried, Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
• Mathieu Verhaeghe, Accor

These leaders join a global board committed to driving meaningful dialogue, thought leadership, and actionable outcomes for HEDNA members worldwide. Continuing board members include: Lauren Cannon, Expedia Group; Sylvain Courtial, Amadeus; Miki Gulati, Omni Hotels & Resorts; TJ Noble, DerbySoft; Donnie Schumann, Flex Pay by Upgrade; and Nicholas Smith, Marriott International.

The officers and board members play a key role in shaping HEDNA’s conferences, education initiatives, research, and member engagement efforts.

For more information about HEDNA, its leadership, and upcoming initiatives, visit www.hedna.org.

About HEDNA: HEDNA is dedicated to advancing hospitality distribution through collaboration and knowledge sharing. With a global membership, HEDNA provides a platform for the hospitality industry to develop and implement innovative solutions for distribution challenges.

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Company showcases autonomous AI-Home environment, AR control application, Satellite voice interface, and announces CASABOT APP Store ecosystem

DMCC, JLT, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — CASABOT^®, the company building the world’s first AI-Home™ infrastructure platform, successfully demonstrated a fully autonomous AI-Home environment during a private VIP session held at its Dubai headquarters last week.

The session brought together a carefully selected audience to experience, in real time, how a home environment can operate autonomously through contextual intelligence, local edge computing, and multi-device orchestration.

Unlike traditional smart-home systems that rely on manual automation or cloud-dependent control, CASABOT’s AI-Home platform operates as a continuous, adaptive environment capable of understanding context, learning behavior patterns, and coordinating devices independently.

“This was not a concept demonstration — it was a real home environment operating autonomously,” said Mario Schiano Lo Moriello, Founder and CEO of CASABOT. “For the first time, people were able to experience what happens when AI becomes infrastructure inside the home.”

AR Interaction: Controlling the Home Through Space

During the session, CASABOT showcased its augmented-reality mobile application, enabling users to control devices simply by pointing their phone at physical objects and tapping them on screen. The AR interface turns the physical environment itself into the control layer, allowing intuitive interaction with lighting, climate, and other connected systems without relying on dashboards or menus.

Introducing Satellite: Seamless Voice Interaction with BOTty™

CASABOT also introduced its new Satellite, a compact device designed to enable seamless natural-language interaction with BOTty, the AI orchestration layer of the AI-Home.

Satellite combines advanced voice processing, beamforming technology, and acoustic engineering into a minimalist form factor inspired by zen stones, allowing the device to blend naturally into residential environments.

The device was presented in three finishes:
• Pebble
• Charcoal
• Sand

Together, these innovations extend CASABOT’s vision of the AI-Home as an environment that can be controlled through context, voice, and spatial interaction.

Building the AI-Home Ecosystem

CASABOT also announced plans to launch the CASABOT APP Store in 2027, designed to enable developers and technology enthusiasts to build plugins that integrate third-party platforms and services directly into the AI-Home environment via BOTty.

The initiative aims to foster a global community of builders who can extend the capabilities of the AI-Home by connecting new devices, services, and digital ecosystems to the home environment.

The platform will introduce mechanisms to publish, distribute, and reward plugin creators, enabling continuous expansion of supported integrations.

With this initiative, CASABOT positions itself not only as the world’s first AI-Home infrastructure platform, but as the foundation of a broader AI-Home ecosystem.

“This is how the AI-Home scales — not only through devices and infrastructure, but through a global community expanding what the home can do,” Schiano Lo Moriello added.

From R&D to Deployment

The demonstration showcased CASABOT’s core platform architecture, including:
• BOTty, the AI orchestration layer
• HiveOS™, the local AI-Home operating system
• Privacy-first local processing
• Multi-device orchestration across lighting, climate, security, and energy systems

The milestone marks CASABOT’s transition from research and development into real-world deployment readiness, as the company continues expanding partnerships across real estate developers, telecommunications providers, and system integrators.

CASABOT is currently preparing for pilot deployments across residential environments in the GCC and Europe as part of its broader mission to establish the AI-Home as the fifth utility, alongside electricity, water, internet, and television.

“The AI-Home is not a single device or application — it is an environment,” Mario Schiano Lo Moriello said. “What we demonstrated in Dubai is the beginning of a new interaction model between people and the spaces they live in.”

About CASABOT

CASABOT is an AI-Home infrastructure company headquartered in Dubai with Swiss roots and a global presence. The company develops BOTty, HiveOS, edge-AI gateway systems, spatial-interaction applications, and voice-interface devices that transform connected homes into autonomous AI-Homes capable of managing devices, environments, and services independently.

CASABOT partners with real estate developers, telecommunications providers, and system integrators to deliver AI-Home technology at scale.

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