Technology companies such as Boost.ai, Affirm, Nexar, Perplexity, eClinicalWorks, among others, announced their tech deals or channel partnerships.
Jack Henry Selects Boost.ai
Jack Henry, a U.S. banking services provider, selected Boost.ai to deploy AI-driven virtual agents across its banking network. The strategy focuses on integrating conversational AI into customer service channels to automate routine inquiries, improve response times, and ensure 24/7 availability. Investment includes platform provisioning, integration with existing systems, and training for bank staff. The technology employs AI-powered chatbots capable of handling transactions, balance checks, and account inquiries while learning from interactions. The customer focus encompasses both regional and community banks seeking cost-effective service scaling. Innovation lies in delivering enterprise-grade AI agent deployment tailored for financial services. Benefits include reduced call center load, faster customer resolution, and enhanced digital engagement.
Shopmonkey Selects Affirm
Shopmonkey selected Affirm as a default pay‑over‑time provider across its U.S. and Canadian auto shop network. The strategy enables auto repair shops using Shopmonkey’s platform to offer biweekly or monthly financing with transparent terms no late or hidden fees, and in some cases 0 percent APR. Investment covers integration of payment infrastructure and merchant onboarding efforts. Technology blends pay-over-time financing into invoicing workflows. The customer focus is on shop owners and drivers managing repair costs. Benefits include improved affordability for customers, increased customer satisfaction, and potential growth in service volume for auto shops
Spectrum Partners with Nexar
Spectrum partnered with Nexar to enhance vehicle connectivity and road intelligence by granting access to Spectrum’s managed wireless network with over 17 million secure access points. The strategy focuses on delivering real-time roadway insights to the cloud faster and more efficiently, enabling smarter, safer, and more autonomous mobility. Nexar’s platform transforms everyday vehicles into data-generating assets used by insurers, mobility platforms, and municipalities. Investment covers network integration and data pipeline scaling. Customers include fleets, rideshare services, and smart-city projects requiring high-capacity connectivity. Innovation lies in combining extensive wireless infrastructure with AI-based road analytics. Benefits include improved vehicle safety, enhanced infrastructure planning, and scalable data intelligence.
AccuWeather Partners with Perplexity
AccuWeather partnered with Perplexity to deliver real-time, AI-powered weather insights and actionable alerts. The strategy is to combine AccuWeather’s hyperlocal forecasting expertise with Perplexity’s agent AI to provide precise, impact-driven weather intelligence. Investment focuses on integrating AI capabilities and scaling real-time data delivery. The technology leverages AI-driven reasoning to synthesize vast weather data into concise, tailored alerts. Customers include industries and consumers requiring timely and localized weather visibility. Innovation lies in combining meteorological accuracy with generative AI explanations. Benefits include enhanced situational awareness, better preparation for weather events, improved decision-making, and reduced weather-related disruptions.
Main Street Medical Clinic Selects eClinicalWorks
Main Street Medical Clinic in Texas selected eClinicalWorks and its AI-powered healow Genie contact center to automate appointment scheduling, referrals, medication refills, and multilingual after‑hours support. The strategy focuses on improving patient communication, reducing administrative workload, and expanding service availability, especially for Spanish-speaking patients. Investment includes AI deployment and integration with existing EHR systems. The technology combines conversational AI with 24/7 support, self-service options, and multilingual functionality. The customer focus is on community clinics facing high call volumes and diverse patient needs. Benefits include reduced staff burden, fewer missed calls, shorter waiting times, and increased patient accessibility.
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