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G2 has introduced integrations for six platforms and launched a set of sales and marketing tools built around buyer intent data. The rollout also includes a beta product, Intent Studio, and a new Activity Feed. The updates focus on bringing G2 data into third-party software used by go-to-market teams. The six integrations cover ChatGPT, Claude, HubSpot, Gong, Profound and AirOps, allowing users to query buyer intent signals and customer reviews without switching between systems.

Corelight has added native network performance monitoring and passive asset classification to its Open NDR platform, expanding its network detection and response offering to include asset visibility. The update is aimed at security teams that want to identify devices and services communicating on a network without using software agents or scheduled scans. The same Zeek-based analysis engine used for detections now classifies assets from traffic already being collected.

Alchemy has published US research with CCS Insight showing a 31-point gap between consumers who would consider buying refurbished devices and those who already have. The survey found 76% would consider a purchase, while 45% have bought one. Based on responses from more than 2,000 US consumers, the findings point to a market where awareness is well established but many purchases still do not happen. Among consumers who know about refurbished devices, 47% have bought one.

Myriad360 has been named HPE Networking Partner of the Year 2026 by Hewlett Packard Enterprise as part of HPE's Global Partner of the Year Awards programme. The recognition was announced during HPE Discover 2026 and presented at the HPE Partner Growth Summit. According to HPE, the awards recognise organisations that help customers address business challenges through technical expertise and strategic delivery. For Myriad360, the award follows a period of expansion.

AWS has integrated OpenLegacy's software into AWS Transform for Modernization, targeting companies that want to move mainframe workloads to the cloud in stages. The integration is intended to keep modernised applications connected to mainframe systems that remain in use during migration projects. That supports a phased approach, moving one workload at a time rather than replacing an entire estate in a single cutover. AWS Transform for Modernization is AWS's service for updating legacy systems.

Workspot has launched GUIDE, an AI platform for workflow automation designed to automate tasks across desktop and web applications. The launch centres on what Workspot calls GUI agents, software agents that interact with graphical user interfaces in the same way as human workers, rather than relying on application programming interfaces or traditional robotic process automation tools.

Zapier has published survey findings showing that 92% of sales teams drop qualified leads every month. The results are based on responses from more than 400 U.S. B2B sales and marketing managers. The research points to a recurring problem in sales operations: teams have adopted multiple systems, including customer relationship management software, marketing platforms and artificial intelligence tools, but many do not work together as a joined-up process.

AceableAgent has partnered with Tom Ferry to launch Fast Track, a course for newly licensed real estate agents moving from licensing into the workforce. Fast Track adds post-licensing career training to AceableAgent's education offering, which has focused on helping students prepare for state-approved real estate exams in the United States. The course is designed for new and early-stage agents seeking guidance on building a business after obtaining a licence.

IBM has published a global study on AI sovereignty among large organisations, finding that most surveyed executives struggle to control or fully understand their AI dependencies. Based on responses from 1,000 senior executives, the research found that 71% would find it difficult to switch their primary AI vendor or model. It also found that 68% said meeting data residency and sovereignty requirements across different geographies was challenging.

ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 drew more than 3,000 attendees to Detroit, setting an attendance record. The four-day event at Huntington Place, organised by RX Global and ITS America, brought together transportation officials, technology suppliers and researchers from 46 states and the District of Columbia. More than 170 exhibitors and sponsors took part, and the programme featured more than 100 conference sessions and 25 live demonstrations.