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Huawei introduced AI-driven network and computing innovations at MWC Shanghai 2026 to help telecom operators capitalise on the growing demand for AI-powered services and token-based business models. David Wang Huawei deputy chairman and rotating chairman David Wang said, “With each generation, we have pushed the limits of spectral efficiency and performance. Network architecture has gradually flattened, with new application scenarios and services emerging left and right.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has announced the availability of FactoryTalk ResilientEdge, a next-generation execution architecture designed to support autonomous manufacturing operations in highly automated environments. “At a time when 95% of manufacturers are advancing AI and machine learning initiatives, FactoryTalk ResilientEdge enables a new class of manufacturing execution,” said Anthony Murphy, vice president of product management, Rockwell Automation.

Cision has launched AI Coverage Analysis, a new feature in the CisionOne platform that helps communications teams understand media coverage and emerging narratives and recommend next steps. Amy Jones “PR teams have more access to data than ever, but data without clarity only creates more noise,” said Amy Jones, chief marketing officer at Cision. “AI Coverage Analysis helps teams understand the story behind their coverage, identify the narratives that matter, and move with more confidence.

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. unveils the Snapdragon Scalable Turnkey AI-Ready Toolkit (START), a program designed to help brands bring their own personal AI devices to market faster and with greater flexibility. Ziad Asghar “AI is becoming more personal; it is designed to work with you, your context, and what you’re doing in the moment,” said Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI at Qualcomm Technologies, during the Augmented World Expo.

Tencent Cloud has unveiled business-ready AI agents, Tencent WorkBuddy (WorkBuddy) and Tencent Design Miora (Miora), designed to empower both enterprise teams and individual users across Southeast Asia. Sherina Chen, global product operations manager, WorkBuddy & Miora. “With agents like WorkBuddy and Miora, we are helping organisations and professionals unlock greater productivity, accelerate creative execution, and achieve measurable outcomes in a secure and governed environment.

Alibaba.com has launched ‘Accio Work’, an agentic AI business team designed for SMEs in Malaysia. The offering claims to be a plug-and-play AI agent team that automates end-to-end business operations for SMEs. “Across the global trade environment, AI is no longer a future technology. It has become core infrastructure that is fundamentally reshaping the way businesses operate,” said Shawn Yang, general manager for the APAC Region at Alibaba.com.

More than 150 CIOs, CTOs and senior technology executives gathered at the 4th Annual FutureCIO Malaysia Conference 2026, where industry leaders explored strategies to harness artificial intelligence and drive sustainable digital transformation. Under the theme, “Forging Future Advantage,” the conference brought together technology decision-makers from across industries to discuss how organisations can move beyond AI experimentation and deliver business impact.

Unilever has partnered with Accenture to scale the use of AI-enabled digital twins across its global manufacturing network. The initiative aims to help factories improve quality, boost efficiency and respond to consumer demand.

Meta unveils new features on Facebook to help users find answers to questions, create fun photos and videos, and create more with AI. With the new AI Mode, Meta enables users to get answers right on Facebook, whether they’re exploring the Feed or searching for something specific. AI Mode uses Meta AI, powered by Muse Park, to provide answers based on public perception, perspectives and experiences across apps, including Groups and Reels.

Adobe has launched Adobe Brand Visibility, a new solution to help businesses ensure brand visibility for the AI search era. It is part of Adobe CX Enterprise, a new end-to-end agentic AI system that simplifies customer lifecycle management. Anil Chakravarthy “In a world where customers often interact with an AI tool before ever reaching a business’s website, visibility is everything now,” said Anil Chakravarthy, president, Customer Experience Orchestration Business, Adobe.