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Cognizant Expands Wallenius Wilhelmsen Deal to Modernize Core Systems and Inject AI Into Global RoRo Logistics

Cognizant is widening its footprint in global logistics, announcing an expanded partnership with Wallenius Wilhelmsen, a leading provider of Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) shipping and finished vehicle logistics. Under the new agreement, Cognizant will deliver technology services spanning core applications and infrastructure—effectively moving from service vendor to strategic digital partner. The goal...

artificial intelligence 18 Feb 2026

ViaPath Launches AI Career Chatbot for Incarcerated Individuals, Logs 1,000 Daily Sessions in Kentucky Pilot

Workforce readiness is getting an AI assist—inside correctional facilities. ViaPath Technologies has launched ViaChat, an AI-powered conversation platform designed to deliver career guidance and educational support to incarcerated individuals. The tool centers on a dedicated “Career Guide” chatbot that offers tailored advice based on a user’s hobbies, work history, and education—marking a notable...

artificial intelligence 18 Feb 2026

95% of Marketers Now Use AI, But Trust Hinges on Quality: Typeform Report

Generative AI isn’t a shiny new experiment anymore—it’s marketing’s default setting. A new report from Typeform, Get Real: Generative AI and the Marketer, finds that 95% of marketers now use generative AI in their work. Even more telling: 74% say they depend on it or use it regularly. In other words, AI has crossed the line from “nice-to-have” to operational infrastructure. Based on a survey of...

marketing 18 Feb 2026

THG Partners With The Trade Desk to Unlock Beauty Retail Data for Open Internet Ads

UK ecommerce group THG PLC has announced a strategic partnership with global adtech leader The Trade Desk, giving advertisers direct, self-serve access to high-intent beauty retail data for the first time. Through The Trade Desk’s Kokai media-buying platform, brands and agencies can now activate audience segments derived from THG’s beauty retailers Cult Beauty and LOOKFANTASTIC across the open...

marketing 17 Feb 2026

INVNT Posts 60% Growth in 2025 as Experiential Agencies Race Toward AI and Integration

Experiential marketing is consolidating. Clients want measurable outcomes. And the agencies that can span strategy, production, and AI in one motion are pulling ahead. INVNT says it delivered 60% year-over-year growth in 2025—its strongest financial performance to date—driven by a strategic integration designed to expand both upstream strategy and downstream execution. In an industry where...

artificial intelligence 17 Feb 2026

Cloudvirga Integrates Optimal Blue PPE for Real-Time Loan Pricing in Loan Hub

Mortgage pricing waits for no one—especially in volatile rate environments. Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, has announced a certified integration with Optimal Blue’s Product and Pricing Engine (PPE). The move brings real-time pricing and eligibility data directly into Cloudvirga’s Loan Hub, giving loan teams the ability to generate...

cloud technology 17 Feb 2026

Klarna Lands on Google Pay UK, Bringing Pay-in-3 to Mobile Checkout

Buy now, pay later just found a bigger checkout lane in the UK. Klarna is now available on Google Pay in the United Kingdom, allowing users to select Klarna’s interest-free Pay in 3 installment option directly at checkout. For Klarna, the move advances its long-stated ambition to be “available at every checkout.” For Google, it strengthens the wallet’s appeal in an increasingly competitive...

marketing 17 Feb 2026

Digital Silk Case Study: Cleaning Company Sees 71% Engagement Jump After SEO-Led Redesign

Website redesigns are easy to announce. Proving they work is harder. Digital Silk has released a new case study detailing measurable performance gains for Picture Perfect Cleaning following a website redesign and SEO-focused digital marketing push. The takeaway isn’t flashy design—it’s structure, discoverability, and smarter user pathways. For service-based businesses competing in crowded local...

marketing 17 Feb 2026