Edition for June 26, 2026

Getnet has launched a payment machine that operates via voice command, utilizing conversational artificial intelligence. This feature aims to facilitate merchant interactions by answering questions and assisting with collections, potentially transforming the payment experience in retail.

• •Getnet introduces a new payment machine with voice command.
• •Technology employs conversational artificial intelligence.
• •Facilitates interaction between merchants and customers.

Agent-testing startup Patronus AI, founded by former Meta AI researchers, is experiencing nearly insatiable demand, its investor says. The company has secured $50 million in funding to develop ‘digital worlds’ that will stress-test AI agents, indicating a growing need for robust AI evaluation tools.

• •Patronus AI has raised $50 million in funding.
• •The startup focuses on testing AI agents in digital environments.
• •Founded by ex-Meta AI researchers, it leverages deep expertise.

Nearly 60% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe that artificial intelligence (AI) primarily enhances productivity, according to a survey by Serasa. Additionally, task automation, cost reduction, and improvements in customer service were highlighted as other advantages by entrepreneurs.

• •Nearly 60% of SMEs view AI as a productivity driver.
• •Task automation is one of the key advantages of AI.
• •Cost reduction is a significant benefit for businesses.

The majority of business leaders utilizing managed services adopt them as the primary channel for delivering agentic artificial intelligence (AI), according to a KPMG survey. The study involved 1,224 senior leaders from large global organizations and highlights the increasing importance of managed services in implementing AI solutions.

• •91% of leaders use managed services for agentic AI.
• •Survey conducted by KPMG and IDC with 1,224 global leaders.
• •Managed services are becoming essential for delivering AI.

Notion is shifting its focus towards utilizing AI agents to manage email inboxes, indicating a significant change in how users interact with email applications. This move comes as most users prefer AI-driven solutions over traditional email management tools.

• •Notion is prioritizing AI agents for email management.
• •The shift reflects user preferences for AI-driven solutions.
• •Traditional email apps may struggle to compete.

In this week’s newsletter, Martin considers how AI will help threat intelligence by creating an easily queryable data source of intelligence reports.

• •AI can enhance threat intelligence capabilities.
• •Easily queryable data sources improve efficiency.
• •Intelligence reports become more accessible.

As a founding partner of the Agentic Resource Discovery specification, Salesforce is contributing to an open standard that enables AI agents to universally discover, trust, and utilize capabilities across various platforms.

• •Salesforce is a key player in the Agentic Resource Discovery initiative.
• •The specification aims to unify AI agent capabilities across platforms.
• •Open standards are crucial for interoperability in AI technologies.

This article discusses how to run a vLLM server using Hugging Face Jobs with a single command. It simplifies the process for developers looking to deploy large language models efficiently.

• •Learn how to deploy a vLLM server effortlessly.
• •Utilize Hugging Face Jobs to streamline the process.
• •One command is all it takes to get started.

Beat the 8GB VRAM limit. Learn how to run three different LLMs on a single 8GB GPU using C++ layer multiplexing and admission control.

• •Explore techniques to maximize GPU utilization.
• •Learn about C++ layer multiplexing for LLMs.
• •Understand admission control in parallel inference.

The role of AI engineers is evolving from merely integrating language models to addressing complex systems questions such as governance, evaluation, and integration of AI into business processes. This shift emphasizes the need for engineers to focus on intentional design and decision-making rather than repetitive coding tasks, impacting how junior engineers learn and how senior engineers develop their expertise.

• •AI engineering is transitioning to focus on systems rather than just models.
• •Key questions now involve governance, evaluation, and integration of AI.
• •Junior engineers may face fewer repetitive tasks, altering their learning paths.

As implementation costs decrease due to AI, the value of engineering judgment rises. Experienced engineers must navigate complex decisions that AI cannot make, such as defining problems and determining data sources. This shift emphasizes the importance of architecture and effective information management over mere coding speed in software development.

• •Implementation costs are decreasing thanks to AI advancements.
• •Engineering judgment is becoming the most valuable resource.
• •AI can generate code, but it can't make critical architectural decisions.

The article discusses how NVIDIA's NeMo AutoModel can significantly speed up the fine-tuning process of transformer models. By leveraging advanced techniques and optimizations, it allows developers to enhance model performance more efficiently, making it easier to deploy AI solutions in various applications.

• •NVIDIA NeMo AutoModel accelerates transformer fine-tuning.
• •Utilizes advanced techniques for optimization.
• •Enhances model performance efficiently.

Explore the best local coding models for private AI coding, fast GGUF inference, agentic workflows, multimodal development, and running powerful open models on your own GPU.

• •Local coding models enhance privacy in AI development.
• •Fast GGUF inference improves coding efficiency.
• •Agentic workflows streamline development processes.

Modern CSS Theming with light-dark(), contrast-color(), and Style Queries enables dark mode, automatic readable text, and per-component palettes using a single brand color without JavaScript. This adaptive system is now Baseline across browsers.

• •Introduces modern CSS theming techniques.
• •Combines light-dark() and contrast-color() functions.
• •Facilitates dark mode and readable text automatically.

A Capgemini survey revealed that 74% of Latin American utility executives anticipate an increase in demand for data centers. However, 18% believe that energy load requests for these centers will not be met, indicating a potential challenge for the region's electrical infrastructure.

• •74% of executives expect increased demand for data centers.
• •18% believe that load requests will not be met.
• •The survey was conducted by Capgemini.

Deploying HashiCorp Boundary on Kubernetes now comes with official Helm charts for the Boundary controller and worker, simplifying the orchestration process. These charts standardize deployments, reduce operational overhead, and align with existing Kubernetes management practices, making it easier for teams to manage their Boundary deployments effectively.

• •Official Helm charts for HashiCorp Boundary simplify Kubernetes deployment.
• •Charts reduce operational overhead for self-managed Boundary clusters.
• •Controller chart automates deployment and configuration processes.

Learn when, where, and how to generate SBOMs for container images. Covers build-time vs. post-build approaches, quality criteria, and CI/CD integration.

• •Understanding SBOMs is crucial for container security.
• •The article discusses build-time vs. post-build SBOM generation.
• •Quality criteria for SBOMs are outlined for better compliance.

A new category of cloud infrastructure providers, neoclouds, is expected to capture 20% of the cloud market, projected to reach $267 billion by 2030, according to Gartner. These providers are specifically designed for artificial intelligence and computing workloads.

• •Neoclouds represent a new category of cloud providers.
• •Gartner's projection indicates a 20% market share by 2030.
• •Total cloud market estimated at $267 billion.

Vini Jr.'s second goal during the Brazil vs. Scotland match generated a traffic peak of 951.89 Gb/s at an Elea data center in Rio de Janeiro, surpassing the previous record of 865 Gb/s. This increase reflects the growing consumption of live broadcasts and digital services during sporting events.

• •Traffic peak of 951.89 Gb/s recorded at the Elea data center.
• •Surpassed the previous record of 865 Gb/s from earlier matches.
• •Increase in consumption of live broadcasts and social media.

NTT Data announced the consolidation of its cybersecurity operations in Brazil, bringing together strategic consulting and solution integration activities. This initiative aims to enhance the ability to support organizations at all stages of their digital protection journey amid increasingly sophisticated attacks.

• •NTT Data unifies cybersecurity operations in Brazil.
• •The new structure integrates consulting and security solutions.
• •The goal is to better serve organizations in digital protection.

I turned an old Android phone into a home server, and it outperformed my Raspberry Pi. The performance and capabilities of the phone exceeded my expectations, showcasing its potential as a cost-effective server solution.

• •Using an old Android phone as a home server can be highly effective.
• •The performance of the phone surpassed that of a Raspberry Pi.
• •This approach can save costs on hardware for home server setups.

WinCC Certificate Manager insufficiently protects key material, allowing attackers to extract sensitive information. Siemens has released a new version for SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime V21 and recommends updating. Specific countermeasures are advised for products lacking fixes.

• •Siemens WinCC Certificate Manager has a critical vulnerability.
• •Insufficient protection could lead to sensitive information extraction.
• •New version released for SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime V21.

Successful exploitation of the ABB Freelance Security Lock vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to underlying OS functions, even when Freelance Operations is active. This affects multiple versions of the ABB system, posing significant risks to critical manufacturing infrastructure worldwide.

• •Vulnerability allows access to OS functions despite active security measures.
• •Impacts multiple versions of ABB Freelance Security Lock.
• •Critical for industries relying on ABB systems for manufacturing.

O SINEC INS da Siemens, antes da atualização V1.0 SP2 Update 6, apresenta múltiplas vulnerabilidades, incluindo injeção de comandos e travessia de caminho. A Siemens recomenda a atualização para a versão mais recente para mitigar esses riscos, que podem permitir a execução de comandos arbitrários por atacantes remotos.

• •SINEC INS da Siemens é afetado por várias vulnerabilidades.
• •Vulnerabilidades incluem injeção de comandos e travessia de caminho.
• •Atualização recomendada para V1.0 SP2 Update 6 ou posterior.

O SIPROTEC 5 é vulnerável a uploads de arquivos arbitrários por usuários autenticados usando o protocolo DIGSI 5. Isso pode permitir que um atacante faça upload de arquivos de configuração maliciosos, causando uma condição de negação de serviço permanente. Recomenda-se que os usuários atualizem para versões específicas para mitigar essa vulnerabilidade.

• •SIPROTEC 5 permite uploads de arquivos arbitrários via DIGSI 5.
• •Ataques podem resultar em negação de serviço permanente.
• •Atualizações para versões específicas são recomendadas.

The ANPD revealed that only 48% of the assessed companies and entities comply with data protection requirements. Companies like Google and iFood have outstanding issues, and unresolved cases may lead to sanctions. This situation underscores the need for improvements in data governance.

• •Only 48% of companies meet ANPD requirements.
• •Google and iFood are among the companies with outstanding issues.
• •Unresolved cases may lead to sanctions.

A criminal operation named FortiBleed has compromised over 430,000 Fortinet firewalls, resulting in the collection of more than 110 million corporate credentials. The attacks target passwords, authentication tokens, and access keys, highlighting the vulnerability of large-scale security systems.

• •FortiBleed compromised 430,000 Fortinet firewalls.
• •Over 110 million corporate credentials were collected.
• •The attacks include passwords, authentication tokens, and access keys.

Threat actors are increasingly abusing Shop, the order-tracking app from Shopify, by adding fake purchase receipts in users' order histories to trick them into providing sensitive data or installing remote access software.

• •Shopify's order-tracking app, Shop, is being exploited.
• •Fake purchase receipts are added to user order histories.
• •Users are tricked into revealing sensitive information.

Brisanet plans to expand its 5G coverage to 115 cities in the Midwest of Brazil by 2026. Currently, the company operates in 327 cities, serving 1 million mobile users and covering a population of 16 million in the Northeast region.

• •Brisanet will expand 5G coverage to 115 cities by 2026.
• •Currently, the company serves 327 cities in the Northeast.
• •It has 1 million mobile users in the region.

Apple's shares fell 8.5% due to the semiconductor crisis, impacting the prices of tablets, PCs, and connected devices, which saw significant increases. iPhones were not affected, but the situation highlights the vulnerability of the company's supply chain.

• •Apple experienced an 8.5% drop in shares.
• •The semiconductor crisis impacted several of the company's products.
• •Prices for tablets and PCs increased by $30 to $500.

Recent earthquakes in Venezuela tested the resilience of telecommunications networks, highlighting the importance of alert systems. The Android alarm functioned effectively, saving lives, but many regions were left without coverage, revealing vulnerabilities in telecommunications infrastructure during emergencies.

• •Earthquakes in Venezuela impacted telecommunications coverage.
• •The Android alarm system helped save lives.
• •Many areas were without access to telecom services.

C6 has launched the Secure Locations feature, allowing users of business accounts to identify safe locations for viewing investments and conducting higher-value transactions. This tool aims to enhance security in financial transactions and protect users from fraud.

• •C6 introduces the Secure Locations feature for business accounts.
• •Users can list safe locations for financial transactions.
• •The tool aims to protect against scams and fraud.

It took 20 years, but the Finance app arrives just in time to be packed full of AI.

• •Google has launched its Finance app for Android users.
• •The app integrates AI features to enhance user experience.
• •An iOS version is expected to be released in 2026.

Amazon is offering the Poco X8 Pro with 512 GB for R$ 2,308.02, with the option to pay in up to 12 interest-free installments. The smartphone stands out for its specifications, including a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 6,500 mAh battery, competing with more expensive models. The promotion includes an additional discount with a coupon.

• •Amazon promotes the Poco X8 Pro with 512 GB.
• •Price of R$ 2,308.02 with installment plan for 12 months interest-free.
• •Highlights include a 120 Hz AMOLED display and a 6,500 mAh battery.

Payment data pipelines are failing under real-time loads due to outdated batch processing methods. As banks transition to real-time payments and adopt ISO 20022, the need for low-latency data processing becomes critical. Delays in fraud detection can lead to significant financial losses for merchants, highlighting the importance of optimizing data pipelines to handle real-time demands effectively.

• •Payment data pipelines struggle with real-time transaction loads.
• •Batch processing methods are inadequate for instant payment confirmations.
• •ISO 20022 adoption increases data complexity and processing demands.

I benchmarked raw chat history, vector-only RAG, and a context graph on the same multi-agent conversations. The results exposed a surprising weakness in relational retrieval.

• •Benchmarking of chat history and retrieval methods.
• •Comparison between vector-only RAG and context graph.
• •Focus on multi-agent conversations for analysis.

Artificial intelligence is redefining the role of data and analytics in organizations. According to Gartner, more than one in ten companies will adopt an 'AI-first' operational model by 2030, leveraging AI agents and converged data analytics platforms to accelerate innovation and gain competitive advantage.

• •Growing adoption of 'AI-first' operational models.
• •Use of AI agents for process optimization.
• •Rising converged data analytics platforms.

Whether you should stick to a classic Ordinary Least Squares regression, introduce interaction terms, or pivot to a Tweedie distribution depends entirely on how your data handles the messy reality of zeros and extreme outliers.

• •Choosing the right regression method is crucial for accurate data analysis.
• •Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) may not handle outliers effectively.
• •Interaction terms can provide deeper insights into variable relationships.

Enterprise Document Intelligence explores how a single LLM call can rank candidates for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) with justifications. This approach allows auditors to defend the output as a coherent and reasoned selection.

• •LLM enhances retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) processes.
• •Single call to LLM ranks candidates effectively.
• •Output is defensible and reasoned for auditing.

In this post, we extend the solution of simplifying enterprise data access using Amazon Redshift and S3 Access Grants across AWS Regions. We illustrate how AnyCompany Global can utilize AWS IAM Identity Center Multi-Region for consistent, identity-based access to Amazon Redshift and S3 Tables.

• •AWS IAM Identity Center enables multi-region access.
• •Amazon Redshift integration simplifies data access.
• •Illustrates use case for global operations.

Customer experience is influenced by employee experience, which relies heavily on the tools available to customer service agents. A recent Salesforce study highlights the importance of these resources in shaping effective customer interactions and outcomes.

• •Customer experience is often seen as a front-end issue.
• •Employee experience plays a crucial role in shaping customer interactions.
• •The tools available to customer service agents are vital for success.

Learn how to design Slack-to-Salesforce integrations for your Salesforce org, Agentforce agents, and Slackbot.

• •Explore the integration capabilities between Slack and Salesforce.
• •Understand the role of Agentforce agents in the integration process.
• •Learn how to leverage Slackbot for enhanced communication.

Salesforce Architecture Program resources can sharpen your reasoning, deepen your product knowledge, and prepare you for the Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Review Board. Learn how.

• •Salesforce Architecture resources enhance technical skills.
• •Preparation for the Certified Technical Architect (CTA) Review Board.
• •Deepens understanding of Salesforce products.

Riza Asset is seeking R$ 428 million for a real estate fund that will invest in food retail assets, focusing on generating income through rentals. The first issuance of the FII Riza Renda Imobiliária Feeder anticipates the issuance of 4.28 million shares.

• •Riza Asset seeks R$ 428 million for a real estate fund.
• •Focus on food retail assets and income generation.
• •First issuance of the FII Riza Renda Imobiliária Feeder.

The Brazilian government is preparing a bill to ratify the International Labor Organization's Convention for App Workers, aiming to resume the regulation of work on digital platforms after a setback in Congress. This initiative seeks to discuss and establish standards for the sector.

• •The Brazilian government plans a bill regarding app-based work.
• •The goal is to ratify the ILO convention for platform workers.
• •Discussion on regulation was previously halted in Congress.

Grupo J. Safra is acquiring a 30% stake in private equity manager Treecorp, which has R$ 2.5 billion under management. The transaction is pending approval from Cade and is linked to the closing of the company's fourth fund, expected to total R$ 1 billion.

• •Grupo J. Safra acquires 30% of Treecorp.
• •Treecorp has R$ 2.5 billion under management.
• •Transaction is pending approval from Cade.

The company announced the shutdown of Notion Mail, shifting focus to its AI agent services as users prefer delegating email management to these agents. This move reflects a growing trend in automation and AI integration in business workflows.

• •Notion Mail is being discontinued.
• •Focus is shifting to AI agent services.
• •Users are increasingly relying on AI for email management.

There is no doubt among analysts that the Brazilian stock market is undervalued. However, for these depressed valuations to translate into inflows and a rally, a positive narrative about the economy is needed. The issue is that none of the presidential candidates are willing to commit to what needs to be done: fiscal adjustment and measures to improve growth.

• •The Brazilian stock market shows low valuations compared to Argentina.
• •There is a lack of a positive economic narrative to attract investors.
• •Presidential candidates are not committing to fiscal adjustments.

The advancement of ECA Digital in Brazil alters the regulation of social platforms, such as Meta and TikTok, signaling a structural change in online advertising. This new logic impacts data protection and how companies interact with users, requiring significant adaptations in the digital market.

• •ECA Digital redefines the regulation of social platforms.
• •Directly impacts the logic of online advertising.
• •Requires companies to adapt to new regulations.

Base Power is bypassing the problematic interconnection queue of PJM by installing batteries in residential homes, providing backup electricity services in return. This innovative approach aims to deliver cheaper electricity to the power grid where it is most needed.

• •Base Power installs batteries in homes to provide backup services.
• •The company aims to offer cheaper electricity to the power grid.
• •Bypassing the PJM interconnection queue is a key strategy.

The American platform Kalshi, operating in the predictive market, is in negotiations for a new investment round that could elevate its market value to $40 billion. This valuation could also increase Brazilian Luana Lopes Lara's fortune to nearly $5 billion, following the company's recent $1 billion funding.

• •Kalshi operates in the predictive market and is seeking a new investment round.
• •The company's valuation could reach $40 billion.
• •Luana Lopes Lara could see her fortune grow to nearly $5 billion.

BACA Systems, a robotics manufacturer with 50 employees, successfully replaced its ERP system, saving $200k in fees. By adopting a headless 360 platform, the company unified its teams, enhancing collaboration and operational efficiency across the business.

• •BACA Systems is a 50-person robotics manufacturer.
• •The company replaced its ERP system to save costs.
• •They achieved savings of $200k in fees.

Partners are at the heart of everything we do at Salesforce. The pace of innovation has never been faster, and global enterprises are turning to our ecosystem to turn technology into real measurable outcomes. The 2027 Salesforce Partner Awards celebrate those partners who have excelled in driving innovation and delivering value to customers.

• •Salesforce emphasizes the importance of partners in its ecosystem.
• •The innovation pace is accelerating globally across enterprises.
• •The 2027 Partner Awards recognize outstanding contributions.

General Motors announced an additional investment of R$ 3.5 billion in Brazil, totaling R$ 10.5 billion by 2028. The focus will be on localizing products and developing hybrid vehicles, aiming to strengthen Chevrolet's competitiveness in a transforming automotive market amid the rise of Asian brands.

• •GM will invest R$ 3.5 billion in Brazil by 2028.
• •Total investments reach R$ 10.5 billion.

The digitalization of communication with operational workers is gaining traction in the strategies of large Brazilian companies. MRV&CO and Magalu have adopted Humand's platform to connect employees, centralize internal processes, and enhance the reach of corporate communication initiatives among teams distributed across different regions of the country.

• •MRV&CO and Magalu adopt Humand's platform.
• •Focus on digitalizing communication with operational workers.
• •Aim to centralize internal processes.