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TestMu AI (Formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first full-stack Agentic AI Quality Engineering platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Quarks Technosoft, a leading digital engineering and quality consulting firm, to redefine how enterprises approach software testing in the age of AI-driven development.

 

As organizations increasingly adopt AI to generate code at unprecedented speed, traditional testing models are emerging as the primary constraint to innovation. This partnership brings together TestMu AI’s autonomous testing capabilities and Quarks Technosoft’s deep expertise in quality engineering transformation to create a unified, future-ready approach to software quality, one that is intelligent, scalable, and enterprise-grade.

 

 

At the core of this collaboration is a shared vision to enable Autonomous Quality Engineering, where testing evolves from a manual, reactive function into a self-governing, continuously learning system. TestMu AI delivers the intelligence layer through its agentic platform, capable of autonomously planning, authoring, and executing tests at machine speed. Quarks Technosoft complements this by embedding a human-in-the-loop strategy, helping enterprises design robust QE frameworks, integrate AI-driven workflows into CI/CD pipelines, and navigate the cultural and operational shift toward autonomous testing.

 

 

Together, the two companies are positioning themselves as a complete solution for modern software delivery, ensuring that “agentic” does not simply mean automated but truly intelligent, secure, and aligned with enterprise needs. By bridging cutting-edge AI capabilities with strategic implementation expertise, the partnership enables organizations to overcome testing bottlenecks, significantly reduce test debt, and deliver high-quality digital experiences at scale.

 

 

“As AI accelerates how software is built, the real challenge lies in ensuring quality keeps pace,” said Asad Khan, CEO & Co-Founder at TestMu AI. “Our partnership with Quarks Technosoft brings together autonomous intelligence and engineering expertise to create a self-sustaining quality layer, one that not only keeps up with development speed but fundamentally transforms how software is validated and delivered.”

 

 

Saurabh Anand, Chief of Staff, Quarks Technosoft, said, “We are entering an era where quality engineering must evolve as fast as software itself. Our partnership with TestMu AI represents a bold step toward autonomous, AI-driven quality ecosystems that redefine how enterprises build and scale digital products. By combining advanced agentic automation with Quarks’ expertise in transformation and DevSecOps, we are enabling organizations to move faster, innovate confidently, and deliver secure, high-quality experiences at scale. This collaboration is not just about improving testing; it’s about reimagining the future of software delivery.”

 

 

About TestMu AI

 

 

TestMu AI is the world’s first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, designed to enable organizations to automate and scale testing with intelligence at its core. By combining autonomous capabilities with seamless integration across modern development workflows, TestMu AI empowers teams to deliver faster, more reliable, and secure software in an AI-first world.

 

 

For more information, visit https://www.testmuai.com/

 

 

 

 

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Sagebrook International School, a premier upcoming IB school in Hyderabad developed in collaboration with Whitgift School, UK, is among a rare group of schools globally and the first in Hyderabad to offer a dedicated on-campus Parent Café and Co-Working Lounge, reflecting its belief that a child’s education is strongest when school and family share the same space.

The Parent Café and co-working lounge gives families a dedicated place to remain meaningfully present within the school campus throughout the day. The facility includes sunlit seating, high-speed Wi-Fi, and a curated selection of parenting books and resources, and is accessible exclusively to families with children enrolled at Sagebrook.

The Parent Café is also directly integrated into student learning. As part of the school’s Life Skills Framework, students participate in structured learning at the café, developing financial awareness, real-world communication skills, and collaboration.

The co-working facility supports working parents by allowing them to remain on campus while continuing their professional commitments. This is particularly relevant for early years families, where proximity can support a smoother transition into school routines.

“We believe parents are partners,” said Eshita Raju, Co-founder of Sagebrook and a graduate of Harvard University and New York University. “A child’s success is shaped by the environment around them, and that environment must extend beyond the classroom. The Parent Café is an expression of our philosophy that learning is a whole-family endeavour.”

The facility is located within a campus designed by architect and futurist Prakash Nair. The design is informed by neuroscience, biophilic principles, and neuro-inclusive thinking. The café reflects this approach through natural materials, access to daylight, and spatial planning that supports focus and interaction.

For Sagebrook, the Parent Café is a statement of what a school can be when it is built for families, not just children.

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GoldenTree Asset Management (“GoldenTree”), a global asset management firm with approximately $70 billion in assets under management, today announced the hiring of Ken Takao as Principal and Head of Business Development in Japan. The newly created role is based in GoldenTree’s Tokyo office. Mr. Takao will also serve as a Representative in Japan, and will report to Kathy Sutherland, GoldenTree’s CEO. He brings more than two decades of leadership experience and deep relationships in Japan to GoldenTree, joining the firm from Fortress Investment Group, where he served as a Managing Director in the Client & Product Solutions Group.

 

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Kathy Sutherland said, “Over the last two decades, the Japanese have been important investors in our funds and CLOs as well as distributors of our offerings. As Japanese investors increase their exposure in areas such as opportunistic credit, private credit, distressed debt and emerging market debt, we are excited to expand our local presence and deepen our relationships in the region. Ken brings over two decades of expertise and leadership in Japan and we are pleased to welcome him to the GoldenTree team.”

 

Ken Takao noted, “GoldenTree has a 25-year track record of delivering differentiated returns through a disciplined and time-tested approach to value investing across the credit universe. As Japanese investors continue to optimize their portfolios and diversify exposure across credit, I am honored to broaden and deepen the dialogue with investors locally. GoldenTree first established a local presence in Japan almost 10 years ago, and I look forward to collaborating with the team to further strengthen the business and support our clients’ investment objectives. I am confident GoldenTree’s performance-driven philosophy and commitment to investment excellence will enable the firm to continue to grow with Japanese investors.”

 

 

About GoldenTreeAsset Management

 

 

GoldenTree is an employee-owned, global asset management firm that specializes in opportunities across the credit universe in sectors such as high yield bonds, leveraged loans, private credit, distressed debt, structured credit, emerging markets, real estate, private equity and credit-themed equities. GoldenTree was founded in 2000 by Steven Tananbaum and is one of the largest independent, global credit asset managers. GoldenTree manages approximately $70 billion for institutional investors, including leading public and corporate pensions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds. GoldenTree has over 320 employees, with offices in New York, West Palm Beach, Charlotte, Newport Beach, Dallas, London, Dublin, Munich, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Dubai.

 

 

For more information, please visit www.goldentree.com.

 

 

 

 

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Andersen Global continues its regional growth in South Asia with the addition of Andersen in Pakistan as the latest member firm to join the global organization.

 

Following its transition to the Andersen brand, the firm — formerly Saafin Global Consulting — brings a multidisciplinary practice serving clients across industries including manufacturing, energy, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, real estate, and private equity. Headquartered in Islamabad, Andersen in Pakistan delivers integrated support across taxation, corporate advisory, and human capital services for domestic and international organizations.

 

 

“Our service is rooted in ethics, guided by transparency, and proven through a tireless commitment to precision,” said Rashid Ibrahim, managing partner of Andersen in Pakistan. “Adopting the Andersen brand represents an important milestone for our firm. It reflects our commitment to delivering practical, high-quality solutions while strengthening our ability to support clients navigating regulatory, transactional, and organizational complexity in an increasingly global environment.”

 

 

“This addition further reinforces our member firm presence in South Asia and supports our continued growth in emerging markets,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “The firm’s multidisciplinary capabilities and strong local market insight enhance our ability to deliver integrated services to clients operating in Pakistan and across borders.”

 

 

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax, legal, and valuation professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.

 

 

 

 

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Visa (NYSE:V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced it has officially launched its validator node on the Tempo network, marking a key milestone in Visa’s continued advancement of blockchain infrastructure leadership and its role in shaping stablecoin payments. The launch underscores Visa’s commitment to running critical blockchain operations in-house and strengthening the foundations of onchain payment innovation.

 

Tempo, the next generation blockchain built for agentic commerce and real-time payments, has expanded its validator ecosystem to include leading financial and commerce partners. Visa, Stripe, and Zodia Custody by Standard Chartered will serve as the first external validators to join the Tempo network, with additional participants to be announced by Tempo.

 

 

“We’ve spent years building our expertise in blockchain, and now we’re expanding that work by running critical blockchain infrastructure ourselves,” said Cuy Sheffield, Head of Crypto, Visa. “By operating a validator on Tempo, we’re extending Visa’s commitment to reliability, security, and trust into blockchain networks – supporting the development of stablecoin payment systems that meet the high operating standards our clients and partners expect.”

 

 

Visa’s validator node has been configured and managed in-house, following six months of joint work with Tempo’s engineering team to directly integrate Visa’s secure infrastructure to the Tempo network. This approach places Visa at the core of transaction validation and supports the overall security of the network. By operating as an anchor validator during this initial phase, Visa is helping ensure Tempo operates with the reliability, resilience, and performance required for emerging payment use cases.

 

 

“Visa processes billions of transactions across nearly every country in the world. That kind of operational rigor is exactly what we look for in validators on Tempo, built for payments at enterprise scale,” said Nischay Upadhyayula, GTM, Tempo. “They’ve been a design partner since day one, and joining as a validator is a natural extension of that work.”

 

 

The validator launch aligns with Visa’s ongoing roadmap for blockchain-driven payment innovation and reflects Visa’s commitment to shaping the future of stablecoin payments by working alongside partners to enhance resilience, interoperability, and security across the ecosystem.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

 

Q: What is Tempo?

 

 

Tempo is a purpose-built Layer-1 blockchain and is designed for agentic commerce and machine-to-machine payments.

 

 

Q: What is a validator node?

 

 

A validator node is a computer system that participates in a blockchain network by confirming and ordering transactions into blocks, helping secure the network through maintaining consensus on the ledger’s state.

 

 

Q: Why is Visa running a validator node?

 

 

Running a validator node allows Visa to apply its deep technical expertise directly within the Tempo network, helping support secure, reliable, and scalable onchain payments that are designed to meet client and regulatory expectations.

 

 

Q: Does Visa earn anything for its role?

 

 

Validators on Tempo are rewarded in stablecoins when serving as “lead validators” who package transactions into blocks to be added to the blockchain.

 

 

Q: Is Visa a validator on any other blockchains?

 

 

Yes. Visa has also been selected as the first major global payments company to serve as a Super Validator on the Canton Network, where it will help banks and financial institutions explore privacy‑preserving onchain payment flows.

 

 

Q: How can organizations engage with Visa on crypto or stablecoins strategy?

 

 

Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) offers a Stablecoins Advisory Practice that helps clients define stablecoin strategies and build onchain capabilities aligned with their business goals. To connect with an advisor, email VCA@visa.com.

 

 

About Visa

 

 

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, sellers, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.com.

 

 

 

 

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Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), the Software Support and Agentic AI ERP Company™, and the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software, today announced the following upcoming 2026 Investor Events Schedule.

 

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Investor Conferences:

 

Michael Perica, chief financial officer and Dean Pohl, vice president, treasurer and investor relations, will participate in one-on-one and small group meetings and present in live webcast sessions as indicated below:

 

 

• May 13 and 14, 2026: Needham Co. 21^st Annual Technology, Media, & Consumer Conference, NYC
  • Presentation, May 13, 3:45 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. ET, webcast link
• May 27, 2026: TD Cowen 54th Annual Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, NYC
  • Fireside Chat, May 27, 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. ET, webcast link
• May 28, 2026: Craig-Hallum, 23^rd Annual Institutional Investor Conference, Minneapolis, MN

 

To schedule a meeting, please contact your salesperson or Rimini Street IR at IR@riministreet.com. Visit the Rimini Street investor relations site for additional information, including the webcast links, regarding the Company and the upcoming events.

 

About Rimini Street, Inc.

 

 

Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a proven, trusted global provider of end-to-end, mission-critical enterprise software support, managed services and innovative Agentic AI ERP solutions, and is the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. The Company has signed thousands of IT service contracts with Fortune Global 100, Fortune 500, midmarket, public sector and government organizations who have leveraged the Rimini Smart Path™ methodology to achieve better operational outcomes, billions of US dollars in savings and fund AI and other innovation.

 

 

To learn more, please visit www.riministreet.com, and connect with Rimini Street on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

 

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These statements are based on various assumptions and on the current expectations of management and are not predictions of actual performance, nor are these statements of historical facts. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Rimini Street’s business, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to our ability to attract new clients or retain and/or sell additional products or services to existing clients; our ability to achieve and maintain an adequate rate of revenue growth; cost of revenue, including changes in costs associated with our efforts to grow and the results of any efforts to manage costs to align with current revenue expectations and the expansion of our offerings; the effects of increased intense competition in our industry and our ability to compete effectively; our ability to successfully educate the market regarding the advantages of our support and managed services for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and to sell the products and services comprising our “Rimini Smart Path™” solutions portfolio, including but not limited to our Agentic AI ERP solutions; our intentions with respect to our pricing model and expectations of client savings relative to use of other providers; the evolution of the ERP software management and support landscape facing our clients and prospects; estimates of our total addressable market; the effects of seasonal trends on our results of operations, including the contract renewal cycles for vendor-supplied software support and managed services; the effects of the efforts of enterprise software vendors to sell upgrades or migrations to cloud-based versions of their enterprise software on our results of operations; our ability to scale our operations quickly enough to meet our clients’ changing needs or decrease our costs adequately in response to changing client demand; risks arising from incorporating artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies into our products or services or any deficiencies associated with AI technologies used by us or by our third-party vendors and service providers; our ability to maintain, protect, and enhance our brand; the continuing impact of and our ability to comply with the terms of our July 2025 settlement agreement with Oracle; our wind down of support services for Oracle PeopleSoft software products and the impact on future period revenue and costs incurred related to these efforts; the loss of one or more members of our management team and our ability to attract and retain additional qualified technical, sales and marketing personnel; our ability to expand our marketing and sales capabilities; our ability to avoid interruptions to, or degraded performance of, our services and the impact of any such interruptions or performance problems on our operations; our ability to defend against cybersecurity threats and to comply with data protection and privacy regulations; our expectations regarding new product offerings, innovation solutions, partnerships and alliance programs and our ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships; our ability to expand internationally and the risks associated with global operations; the impact of macro-economic trends, including inflation and changes in foreign exchange rates, as well as general financial, economic, regulatory and political conditions affecting the industry in which we operate and the industries in which our clients operate; our ability to generate significant capital through our operations or to raise additional capital necessary to fund and expand our operations and invest in new services and products; our business plan and our ability to effectively secure and manage our growth and associated investments; risks relating to retention rates, including our ability to accurately predict retention rates; our ability to protect our intellectual property; our ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting; changes in laws or regulations, including tax laws or unfavorable outcomes of tax positions we take; tariff costs, including those imposed by the United States government and the potential for retaliatory trade measures by affected countries; our ability to realize benefits from our net operating losses; any negative impact of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) matters on our reputation or business and the exposure of our business to additional costs or risks from our reporting on such matters; 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In today’s rapidly evolving world, where change is constant and uncertainty often defines everyday life, finding clarity and stability can feel like a daunting challenge. From emerging career opportunities and competitive exam pressures to unexpected pay cuts and layoffs, people are navigating an increasingly unpredictable environment. During such times, the need for guidance, reassurance, and spiritual balance has become more significant than ever. Even influencers like Elvish Yadav have spoken about the importance of having a reliable support system that offers clarity during uncertain phases.

Standing out in this landscape is AstroReal, a fast-growing online astrology platform that is redefining how individuals access spiritual guidance and astrological insights. Known for its reliability and user-centric approach, AstroReal provides a holistic digital space where users can seek answers to life’s pressing questions while also nurturing their spiritual well-being. For Elvish Yadav, the platform’s authenticity and ease of access have made it a dependable companion, especially when seeking clarity on personal and professional decisions.

A Modern Platform for Spiritual Guidance

AstroReal offers a wide range of astrology services designed to address modern-day concerns related to career, relationships, finances, and personal growth. The platform connects users with experienced astrologers who provide personalised consultations and actionable insights based on individual birth details. This practical, insight-driven approach is one of the key reasons why Elvish Yadav trusts AstroReal. 

“I trust AstroReal because it’s simple, accessible, and actually helps you make better decisions when things feel uncertain,” said Elvish, adding that the platform makes guidance easy to understand and useful in everyday life.

However, AstroReal goes beyond traditional astrology consultations. Recognising the growing demand for spiritual wellness, the platform also offers various online remedies, personalised future readings, and spiritual practices aimed at helping users navigate life with greater confidence and clarity.

A Comprehensive Approach to Spiritual Fulfillment

Understanding that many life challenges remain unresolved despite material success, AstroReal emphasises the importance of spiritual support alongside astrological guidance. The platform’s services include:

• Personalised astrology consultations
• Online remedies and astrological insights
• Future predictions based on individual charts
• Meditation sessions and healing rituals
• Guided spiritual practices for emotional well-being

These offerings are available 24/7, ensuring users can connect with astrologers whenever they need guidance. Through its seamless chat, audio, and video call features, AstroReal makes it easy for users to interact directly with experts and seek solutions tailored to their concerns. This accessibility and consistency are among the factors that reinforce trust for users like Elvish Yadav, who value dependable guidance in a fast-paced lifestyle.

Leadership Perspective

Commenting on the platform’s vision, Amit Yadav, Founder of AstroReal, said:
“In today’s fast-paced world, people often feel overwhelmed by uncertainty. At AstroReal, our goal is to provide accessible avenues for spiritual growth, emotional balance, and clarity alongside trusted astrological guidance.”

Rapid Growth and Expanding Reach

Since its inception, AstroReal has experienced remarkable growth and rapidly expanded its reach among users seeking trustworthy astrology services. The platform’s intuitive interface and easy-to-use features have made it accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds, enabling AstroReal to transcend geographical boundaries and serve a growing global audience.

Commitment to Trust and Innovation

Innovation remains central to AstroReal’s mission. The platform continuously enhances its services and technology to meet the evolving needs of its users while maintaining high standards of authenticity, transparency, and trust.

With a strong commitment to excellence, AstroReal aims to positively impact countless lives by making spiritual guidance and astrology more accessible than ever before. Backed by voices like Elvish Yadav, who values the platform for its reliability, personalised insights, and ease of use, AstroReal continues to strengthen its position as a trusted companion in the modern spiritual journey. Download the AstroReal app and access personalised guidance anytime, anywhere.

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Cynthia Dwork, Ph.D. in the Field of Electronics, Information, and Communication

Shizuo Akira, Ph.D. and Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D. in the Field of Life Science

 

The Japan Prize Foundation (President: Ryozo Nagai) held an award ceremony on Tuesday, April 14, at the New National Theatre, Tokyo in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward to confer the Japan Prize on scientists who have made creative and dramatic achievements in the global scientific and technological fields and who have contributed significantly to realizing peace and prosperity for all humanity.

 

Cynthia Dwork, Ph.D. (USA), the winner in the field of Electronics, Information, and Communication, and Shizuo Akira, Ph.D. (Japan) and Zhijian “James” Chen, Ph.D. (USA), the winners in the field of Life Science, were in attendance at the award ceremony, and each field was awarded 100 million Yen together with a certificate and a medal.

 

 

The winners of the 2026 Japan Prize were recommended by approximately 16,000 prominent scientists and engineers from around the world and decided by a rigorous examination taking about 1 year. The Foundation received 107 nominations for the field of Electronics, Information, and Communication and 185 nominations for the field of Life Science. This year’s winners were selected from that total of 292 candidates.

 

 

The ceremony was attended by about 600 guests, starting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, heads of the three branches of government and other related officials, and representatives from various other elements of society. His Majesty the Emperor delivered remarks, followed by speeches by the 3 winners and congratulatory remarks by Sekiguchi, President of the House of Councillors.

 

 

This year’s award ceremony can be viewed from the links below.
Japanese Version: https://youtube.com/live/jllrOVOX6jI
English Version: https://youtube.com/live/flkjnpPAtok

 

 

Profile photos of the Japan Prize winners and photos from the day of the award ceremony will be uploaded to this link.
https://www.japanprize.jp/en/press_photo.html
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About the Japan Prize

 

 

The establishment of the Japan Prize in 1981 was motivated by the Japanese government’s desire to create an internationally recognized award that would contribute to scientific and technological development around the world. With the support of numerous donations, the Japan Prize Foundation received endorsement from the Cabinet Office in 1983. The Japan Prize is awarded to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made creative and dramatic achievements that help progress their fields and contribute significantly to realizing peace and prosperity for all humanity. Researchers in all fields of science and technology are eligible for the award, with two fields selected each year in consideration of current trends in scientific and technological development. In principle, one individual in each field is recognized with the award, and receives a certificate, a medal, and a monetary prize. Each award ceremony is attended by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, heads of the three branches of government and other related officials, and representatives from various other elements of society.

 

 

The original source-language text of this announcement is the official, authoritative version. Translations are provided as an accommodation only, and should be cross-referenced with the source-language text, which is the only version of the text intended to have legal effect.

 

 

 

 

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ExaGrid^®, the world’s largest independent backup storage vendor providing Tiered Backup Storage with the most comprehensive security and AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock for Ransomware Recovery, today announced that it had a record quarter of bookings and revenue in the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, with double-digit revenue growth over Q1 of 2025.

 

In addition, ExaGrid remained P&L, EBITDA, and free cash flow positive for the 21^st consecutive quarter. The company is 100% debt-free, demonstrating strong financial health as a company.

 

 

ExaGrid added 177 new customers in Q1 2026, including 80 six- and seven-figure new customer deals in the quarter. In February, ExaGrid hit a customer milestone with more than 5,000 active-installed upper mid-market to large enterprise customers using Tiered Backup Storage every day to protect their data.

 

 

Highlights of Q1 2026:

 

 

• Strong competitive win rate at 80% for the quarter.
• Brought on 177 new customers.
• 80 six- and seven-figure new logo customer deals.
• Customer milestone: Over 5,000 organizations actively installed and using ExaGrid.
• Sales and support teams in 30 countries and customer installations in over 80 countries.
• 50% of the bookings came from outside of the United States.
• Company remains Cash, EBITDA, and P&L positive over the last 21 quarters.
• ExaGrid replaced a record number of Dell Data Domain appliances in the quarter.
• ExaGrid added 4 all-flash SSD appliance models that scale to a full backup of over 17PB in a single system:
  • EX90-SSD, EX135-SSD, EX270-SSD, EX540-SSD, with up to 32 appliances in a single scale-out system
• ExaGrid won the “Secondary Storage” award at the first annual StorageNewsletter Awards.

 

“Customers understand that simply using primary storage or older-architecture inline deduplication appliances as a backup storage target cannot meet today’s requirements around ingest performance, restore performance, scalability, security, ransomware recovery, disaster recovery, and cost up front and over time. ExaGrid is the largest independent backup storage vendor in the world and our Tiered Backup Storage is extremely well-positioned to continue to replace outdated and weaker backup storage solutions,” said Bill Andrews, President and CEO of ExaGrid.

 

About ExaGrid

 

 

ExaGrid provides Tiered Backup Storage with a unique disk-cache Landing Zone, long-term retention repository, scale-out architecture, and comprehensive security features, including AI-Powered Retention Time-Lock to recover from a ransomware attack. ExaGrid’s Landing Zone provides for the fastest backups, restores, and instant VM recoveries. The Repository Tier offers the lowest cost for long-term retention. ExaGrid’s scale-out architecture includes full appliances and ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive forklift upgrades and forced product obsolescence. ExaGrid offers the only two-tiered backup storage approach with a non-network-facing tier (tiered air gap), delayed deletes, and immutable objects to recover from ransomware attacks.

 

 

ExaGrid has physical sales and pre-sales systems engineers in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Benelux, Brazil, Canada, Chile, CIS, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nordics, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and other regions.

 

 

Visit us at exagrid.com or connect with us on LinkedIn. See what our customers have to say about their own ExaGrid experiences and learn why they now spend significantly less time on backup storage in our customer success stories. ExaGrid is proud of our +81 NPS score!

 

 

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Business Wire India

CLOUDxAI 2026, India’s first conference dedicated to AI-powered cloud infrastructure, powered by leading Kubernetes automation platform Cast AI, concluded on March 14 at NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru, drawing 800+ engineers, SREs, platform engineers, and AI/ML developers from 500+ companies across the country.

The one-day conference featured 30+ speakers, including insightful talks by prominent tech influencers Abhishek Veeramalla, Hitesh Choudhary, Ram Iyengar, and Shubham Londhe, across three tracks: Cloud-Native AI & LLMOps, Multi-Agent Orchestration, and Self-Healing Infrastructure, with every session and workshop focused on real production implementations rather than product demos or vendor pitches.

“India’s cloud and AI infrastructure community is one of the most dynamic and technically sophisticated in the world,” said Laurent Gil, Co-Founder and President of Cast AI, the leading Kubernetes automation platform. “CLOUDxAI brings together the practitioners who are actually building and operating these systems at scale. We’re excited to share how autonomous infrastructure is evolving and learn from the incredible engineering talent driving innovation across India’s tech ecosystem.”

Key Highlights

Scale and Diversity of Attendance

The conference attracted 800+ attendees from major global technology companies including Google, Oracle, PayPal, JPMC, Nike, PhonePe, Walmart etc 80% of attendees held senior engineering roles (Staff Engineer, Lead, Architect, or above), reflecting the industry’s shift from experimenting with AI in cloud environments to deploying it in production.

Three Tracks, Zero Vendor Pitches

CLOUDxAI’s strict no-vendor-pitch policy ensured every session delivered actionable technical content:

• Cloud-Native AI & LLMOps – deploying and managing large language models on Kubernetes, GPU scheduling, inference cost optimization
• Multi-Agent Orchestration – coordinating independent AI agents across distributed cloud environments
• Self-Healing Infrastructure – AI-driven auto-scaling, auto-remediation, and predictive operations
• Expert Influencer Talks – dedicated sessions and thought leadership delivered by top tech voices Abhishek Veeramalla, Hitesh Choudhary, Ram Iyengar, and Shubham Londhe.

Community-Driven, Not Corporate-Driven

The event was built in partnership with leading developer communities, including AWS User Group Bengaluru, Google Developer Group Cloud Bengaluru, Docker Bangalore, KSUG.AI, Collabnix, and the Platform Engineering Meetup. Sponsors included AWS, Cast AI, KodeKloud, CognitivTrust, and Nudgebee.

Notable Quotes

“The conversations in the hallways were as intense as the ones on stage. Engineers from competing companies debugging multi-agent orchestration patterns together on a whiteboard – that’s exactly the kind of practitioner-first environment we at Cast AI wanted to create with CLOUDxAI,” said Kunal Das, Cast AI, Organizer, CLOUDxAI 2026.

What’s Next

Following the success of the inaugural edition, the CLOUDxAI team is planning to expand beyond Bengaluru for future events. To get the latest updates on upcoming locations, calls for speakers, and ticket availability, follow CLOUDxAI on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-x-ai/) or visit cloudconf.ai.