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OnQ Integrates IBM AS/400 into its Converge Platform, Bringing Real-Time Inventory to In-Store Retail Experiences

<p><strong></strong></p><p class="bwalignc"><strong> <i>Industry’s Most Robust Retail Technology Platform Gets Even Stronger, Unifying Inventory, Content, Devices and Analytics into a Single Integrated System</i> </strong></p><p></p><p>HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2026--</p><p> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fonqsolutions.com&amp;esheet=54537026&amp;newsitemid=20260515885025&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=OnQ&amp;index=1&amp;md5=7a226a1777dd3003f266a0f3073e1390" shape="rect">OnQ</a>, the retail industry’s leading provider of engaging, tech-enabled, secure retail displays and experiences, today announced that its proprietary Converge platform now integrates with IBM AS/400-based inventory management systems, enabling retailers and brands to connect real-time inventory data directly to the in-store shopping experience. </p><p id="news-body-cta">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260515885025/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260515885025/en/</a></p><div id="bwbodyimg" style="width: 480px; float:left; padding-left:0px; padding-right:20px; padding-top:0px; padding-bottom:0px;"><img src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260515885025/en/2806991/4/OnQ_Converge_AS400_Integration.jpg" alt="OnQ’s Converge platform now integrates directly with IBM AS/400 systems, connecting real-time inventory data to in-store digital experiences. The Converge platform dynamically aligns promotions and displayed products with actual inventory availability while also unifying remote device management, content management, reporting and analytics into a single retail-focused system. Purpose-built for large-scale retail deployments, Converge helps brands and retailers improve execution, reduce operational friction and create smarter, more responsive in-store experiences."><p style="font-size:85%;">OnQ’s Converge platform now integrates directly with IBM AS/400 systems, connecting real-time inventory data to in-store digital experiences. The Converge platform dynamically aligns promotions and displayed products with actual inventory availability while also unifying remote device management, content management, reporting and analytics into a single retail-focused system. Purpose-built for large-scale retail deployments, Converge helps brands and retailers improve execution, reduce operational friction and create smarter, more responsive in-store experiences.</p></div><p> The integration closes a longstanding gap between digital engagement and core retail operations, allowing in-store displays and interactive experiences to reflect accurate, real-time product availability, including automatically suppressing out-of-stock items, prioritizing available inventory and aligning promotions with what can actually be purchased in-store. </p><p> IBM AS/400 (now commonly referred to as IBM i) has long been considered the gold standard for high-volume retail inventory and transaction processing, underpinning operations for many of the world’s largest retailers. Global brands such as Walmart, Costco, Target and Walgreens have all relied on AS/400-based systems to manage core functions like inventory, transactions and supply chain operations at a massive scale. Known for its unmatched reliability, uptime and ability to process real-time data across complex store environments, AS/400 remains deeply embedded in modern retail infrastructure. By integrating directly with these systems, OnQ’s Converge platform connects to the same proven backbone that powers day-to-day retail operations, bringing a new level of accuracy and operational alignment to the in-store digital experience. </p><p> OnQ’s AS/400 integration moved beyond the pilot phase to real-world deployment throughout Costco’s network of 610 club stores in the United States. Costco is among the first to leverage this new capability, using Converge’s AS/400 integration to better align digital experiences with inventory systems across its store environment. </p><p> “We believe the future of retail belongs to platforms that connect everything,” said Paul Chapuis, founder &amp; CEO of OnQ. “Not just screens and content, but inventory, reporting, operations and the customer experience itself. Converge was built from the ground up to be that kind of platform. It’s already an incredibly robust system for managing devices, content and engagement across retail environments. Now, with AS/400 integration, it extends even deeper into the retailer ecosystem, helping brands and retailers finally bring the operational and customer sides of the store together in a meaningful way.” </p><p> With AS/400 integration, Converge enables retailers to: </p><ul class="bwlistdisc"> <li> Display only in-stock products and dynamically suppress unavailable SKUs </li> <li> Align digital promotions with real-time inventory conditions </li> <li> Reduce friction between product discovery and purchase </li> <li> Improve operational accuracy across store environments </li> <li> Create more responsive, data-driven in-store experiences </li> </ul><p> Built from the ground up by OnQ specifically for retail applications, Converge provides a centralized system for managing complex, multi-location deployments, eliminating the need for disconnected tools, manual workflows or retrofitted platforms not designed for the realities of store execution. OnQ’s Converge platform brings retailers’ core capabilities into a single integrated platform. </p><p> The addition of AS/400 integration builds on Converge’s foundation as a purpose-built retail platform designed to unify the key elements of modern display programs: remote device management, content management and reporting &amp; analytics. </p><p> <b>Remote Device Management</b> </p><p> Converge enables teams to remotely monitor the health and status of deployed devices across store environments. Users can quickly identify online and offline units, access key device details such as serial numbers and store locations, and resolve issues faster to minimize downtime and keep programs running smoothly. </p><p> <b>Content Management</b> </p><p> The platform simplifies content operations by allowing teams to preview, edit and deploy digital experiences with speed and control. Converge supports continuous content delivery, even during connectivity interruptions, and ensures that time-sensitive promotions execute accurately while enabling store- or region-specific strategies. </p><p> <b>Reporting &amp; Analytics</b> </p><p> With built-in reporting and engagement analytics, Converge helps customers move beyond deployment and into optimization. Users can analyze device health, shopper engagement and comparative performance across stores and time periods, with the ability to connect those insights to real business outcomes. </p><p> Coupling these core capabilities with inventory integration gives brands and retailers a more strategic way to manage the full retail experience through a single system. Looking ahead, OnQ will continue expanding Converge’s capabilities to drive measurable improvements to in-store performance. This includes faster execution timelines, improved in-stock alignment, reduced operational friction and stronger conversion, all powered by deeper integration across reporting, analytics and inventory management systems. </p><p> OnQ’s Converge platform is part of the company’s broader approach to delivering successful retail programs through integrated design, execution, support and optimization. With thousands of live global screens and millions of shopper interactions, OnQ continues to help leading brands and retailers create retail experiences that are easier to manage and built to perform. </p><p> Visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fonqsolutions.com&amp;esheet=54537026&amp;newsitemid=20260515885025&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fonqsolutions.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=17348077fb4ba5d64b67288c55ca3d76" shape="rect">https://onqsolutions.com</a> or contact us at <a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:info@onqsolutions.com" shape="rect">info@onqsolutions.com</a> for more information about OnQ’s full line of retail merchandising solutions. </p><p> <b>About OnQ</b> </p><p> OnQ is the retail industry’s leading provider of engaging, tech-enabled, secure retail displays and experiences. The company is headquartered in Hayward, CA with production facilities in Akron, OH. Founded in 2004 and incorporated in 2007, OnQ’s modular, flexible retail display platform enables retailers and brands to easily and cost-effectively refresh product assortment with minimal disruption. The company’s displays are used to showcase a variety of product categories, including consumer electronics, home automation, pet care, health &amp; beauty and household products. For more information, visit <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.onqsolutions.com%2F&amp;esheet=54537026&amp;newsitemid=20260515885025&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.onqsolutions.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=575b7546389c30f381642c848b259f9e" shape="rect">www.onqsolutions.com</a>. </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260515885025r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260515885025/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260515885025/en/</a></span></p><p> <b>FOR MORE INFORMATION: </b><br>John Snedigar, Faultline Communications <br><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:john@faultlinecomms.com" shape="rect">john@faultlinecomms.com</a>/ 408-705-7518 </p>

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Experian Expands Agent Trust Partner Ecosystem with Akamai to Advance Trusted AI Driven Commerce

<p><strong></strong></p><p class="bwalignc"><strong> Collaboration strengthens secure, scalable agentic commerce and supports emerging Know Your Agent standards </strong></p><p></p><p>COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 15, 2026--</p><p> Experian today announced that Akamai Technologies has joined its growing partner ecosystem, designed to further advance secure, trusted AI driven commerce through the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.experian.com%2Fagenttrust&amp;esheet=54535243&amp;newsitemid=20260515518682&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Experian+Agent+Trust%26%238482%3B&amp;index=1&amp;md5=9277c4fbddcce8f9d702b8515951532c" shape="rect">Experian Agent Trust™</a> framework, alongside partner Skyfire supporting emerging payment innovation. </p><p> As AI agents begin to search, decide, and transact autonomously, they introduce a fundamental challenge for businesses: how to trust an action when it is no longer directly initiated by a human. Without a verified connection between humans and AI agents, autonomous commerce introduces new risks in fraud, misrepresentation, and unauthorized transactions. Experian Agent Trust is designed to address this challenge by establishing identity, accountability, and trust in agent driven interactions. </p><p> “Trust, security, and performance must scale alongside the growing role of AI agents in digital commerce,” said Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer at Experian. “Agentic commerce will not scale without trust. By adding Akamai to our partner ecosystem, we are strengthening the infrastructure to verify agents, the humans behind them, and their intent, enabling fast, secure, and accountable transactions. This reflects strong momentum across our ecosystem as we bring together leaders in identity, payments, and cybersecurity to shape the future of digital commerce.” </p><p> Akamai is a global leader in cybersecurity and edge computing. Its capabilities strengthen Experian’s Agent Trust framework by supporting secure delivery, controlling bot and agent activity, and helping protect transactions in real time. </p><p> “Agent-driven commerce introduces a new set of security expectations for businesses and consumers,” said Akamai’s Patrick Sullivan, Chief Technology Officer, Security Strategy. “Our work with Experian brings together identity intelligence and edge security so organizations can confidently interact with AI agents while maintaining performance and trust across every touchpoint.” </p><p> Together, Experian and Akamai help organizations authenticate AI agents and better protect digital commerce environments as this new model continues to evolve. </p><p> <b><i>Advancing the KYA Standard with KYAPay</i></b> </p><p> Experian, Akamai and Skyfire are active members of the KYAPay initiative (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fkyapay.org%2F&amp;esheet=54535243&amp;newsitemid=20260515518682&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fkyapay.org%2F&amp;index=2&amp;md5=19a39aea192904b93a4d5afbff3c792c" shape="rect">https://kyapay.org/</a>), an extension of the Know Your Agent protocol. KYAPay introduces a standardized way to declare agent intent and enables tokenized payment credentials, supporting secure and seamless agent driven commerce experiences. </p><p> Know Your Agent provides AI agent developers with a consistent method to identify themselves, the platforms they operate on, and the users they represent. For businesses, it offers a scalable framework to authenticate AI agents and understand who they represent and why they are acting. </p><p> “Standardizing how AI agents declare intent and transact is key to unlocking the full potential of agentic commerce,” said Amir Sarhangi, CEO and co-founder of Skyfire. “Through our collaboration in Experian’s partner ecosystem and the KYAPay initiative, we enable secure, tokenized payments that unify identity, authorization, and execution in a trusted framework.” </p><p> <b><i>Strengthening the Trust Stack for Agentic Commerce</i></b> </p><p> Within Experian’s partner ecosystem, Akamai’s capabilities will work alongside Experian’s identity and fraud prevention services to support a layered approach to trust. </p><p> Human to Agent Binding will connect verified consumers, devices, and AI agents. Experian will issue an Experian Agent Trust token that validates identity, consent, delegated authority, and transaction risk in real time. Akamai will extend this model by adding an independent security layer of verification, trust evaluation, and enforcement at the edge. </p><p> This human to agent binding will create a secure, persistent link between verified individuals, their devices, and the AI agents acting on their behalf, enabling a continuous, auditable understanding of who the user is and how the agent behaves over time. </p><p> Beyond bot traffic, Akamai will evaluate both human and agent driven traffic in real time, validating agent identity, correlating it with behavioral signals and user context, and assessing intent. By combining declared identity with continuous analysis and edge based decisioning, Akamai will help ensure that only verified, trustworthy users and agents are able to access and transact with merchant systems. </p><p> These combined capabilities will support a more seamless path from AI generated recommendations to completed purchases, with transparency and security maintained throughout the experience. </p><p> <b><i>Built for the Future of Commerce</i></b> </p><p> Experian’s Agent Trust services will be platform agnostic and integrate with existing commerce and payment systems. They will be supported by the Experian Agent Registry, which maintains dynamic trust scoring for human bonded AI agents. </p><p> These capabilities will build on Experian’s leadership in identity verification and fraud prevention, helping clients avoid an estimated 15 to 19 billion dollars in fraud losses each year. </p><p> To learn more about Experian Agent Trust, go to: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.experian.com%2Fagenttrust&amp;esheet=54535243&amp;newsitemid=20260515518682&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.experian.com%2Fagenttrust&amp;index=3&amp;md5=df413a930293163615c5aebe79e91821" shape="rect">https://www.experian.com/agenttrust</a>. </p><p> <b>About Experian</b> </p><p> Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money. </p><p> We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments. </p><p> We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com. </p><p> <i>Experian and the Experian marks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Experian and its affiliates. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.</i> </p><p><img alt="" src="https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260515518682r1&amp;sid=ventb&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en" style="width:0;height:0"><span class="bwct31415"></span></p><p id="mmgallerylink"><span id="mmgallerylink-phrase">View source version on businesswire.com: </span><span id="mmgallerylink-link"><a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260515518682/en/" rel="nofollow">https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260515518682/en/</a></span></p><p> Michael Troncale <br>Experian Public Relations <br>+1 714 830 5462 <br><a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:michael.troncale@experian.com" shape="rect">michael.troncale@experian.com</a> </p>

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