Prodoscore Launches MCP Connector, Bringing Workforce Intelligence Into Enterprise AI Workflows

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Prodoscore Launches MCP Connector, Bringing Workforce Intelligence Into Enterprise AI Workflows

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New Offering Allows Enterprise AI Assistants to Analyze Workforce Intelligence Alongside CRM, Project, Financial and Operational Data

LOS ANGELES– As organizations of all sizes increasingly adopt AI assistants to handle routine tasks, workforce intelligence remains one of the last major data sources isolated from business decision-making. Today, Prodoscore, a leading provider of employee productivity and data intelligence software, announced the launch of the Prodoscore MCP server, enabling enterprise AI assistants to query workforce intelligence alongside data from any connected business tool and surface answers that no single platform could provide on its own.

Prodoscore’s MCP Connector is built on Model Context Protocol, an open standard for AI-to-tool connectivity, supported by Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. Once connected, AI assistants including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot can draw on Prodoscore’s workforce data alongside tools like Salesforce, Jira, Asana, HubSpot and Slack.

Use cases span every major business function. A sales leader can ask which reps show declining activity and cross-reference their pipeline results. An HR leader can identify which teams show decreased engagement alongside open roles. A finance leader can flag expensive software licenses with low employee usage.

“Organizations aren’t lacking data – they’re lacking a way to connect it all together to see the full picture of a company and its workforce,” said Sam Naficy, Prodoscore CEO. “With the MCP Connector, one question to an AI assistant returns an answer that spans a company’s entire tech stack. That’s how true business intelligence should work, and Prodoscore is the first workforce analytics provider to introduce an MCP server. Companies simply cannot have an educated AI transformation without Prodoscore’s MCP, as it provides data, facts and granularity in a visible, engaging and thoughtful way.”

Additionally, for distributed and hybrid workforces, the MCP Connector transforms workforce intelligence from standalone dashboards into a core layer of enterprise decision-making. The Connector is read-only, applies existing role-based permissions automatically and does not use customer data to train external AI models.

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Lightrun Launches First-Ever Pull Request (PR) Review Tool That Simulates Proposed Changes Against a Live Production Environment

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Runtime Aware PR Verifier Catches Code Change Failures That Are Missed

By Tests, Static Analysis and AI Reviewers

 

NEW YORK, June 23, 2026 — Lightrun, the leader in software reliability, today announced the Runtime Aware PR Verifier, the first-ever solution to confirm how a new pull request (PR) will impact live production, before deployment.

Unlike tools that estimate risk based on how production code previously behaved, Lightrun collects live runtime data from the exact code paths the PR touches. It then simulates how the new code would behave in place of the old, before a single line is merged. Each PR receives a risk score from risky to safe, based on how the change behaves against live execution paths, dependency interactions, and real traffic. This catches failures that static analysis, test environments, and other AI reviewers miss.

The Runtime Aware PR Verifier goes beyond catching regressions. It reviews the original ticket and evaluates how the proposed change will impact the live runtime activity. That means every edge case, use case, and piece of requested functionality is confirmed in the implementation. Because the verification runs against real production behavior, it reduces both missed issues and false positives, ensuring that all requirements are met in the first deployment iteration, not the third.

“AI coding agents have removed the bottleneck on writing code; a backend engineer using Copilot or Claude Code can produce 10 times more PRs than they could two years ago,” said Or Golan, R&D Lead of Lightrun’s AI Labs. “However, with AI comes bugs, and the most dangerous bugs are those that pass code review, clear every test, and then quietly break existing functionality after deployment. Our Runtime Aware PR Verifier identifies these hidden issues by testing how the pull requests would actually behave in production, even when traditional testing shows no problems.”

The solution provides business benefits, including:

–          Fewer production incidents post-merge

–          Reduced MTTR (mean time to repair)

–          Lower cost of review and QA

–          Improved deployment frequency

–          Reduced cloud and data costs 

The Lightrun Runtime Aware PR Verifier delivers its findings natively in GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. This means that there is no need for developers to switch between platforms, and the entire team stays in context. For more information, visit https://lightrun.com/runtime-aware-pr/.

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Scality unveils reimagined channel program built around partner success

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New ‘Authorized’ tier, improved margins, and expanded deal protection give partners a clearer path to grow with Scality across cyber resilience, sovereignty, and AI.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2026 – Scality, a global leader in data infrastructure software for AI-era storage at scale, today announced a reimagined Scality Partner Program designed to deliver greater value, stronger economics, and a clearer growth path to its global community of resellers and distributors.

This is not only a significant update; it’s a change of program model. Where most channel programs reward transaction volume, Scality’s new program rewards expertise, pipeline creation, and the ability to address three simultaneously fast-growing markets: cyber-resilience, digital sovereignty, and AI infrastructure.

The channel opportunity has expanded

The market for enterprise data infrastructure is being reshaped by three forces that are creating new addressable opportunities for channel partners: the rapid build-out of AI infrastructure, the urgent enterprise need for cyber resilience, and the rising importance of sovereign control over data. 

Each of these forces creates customer demand that partners are uniquely positioned to meet, but only if their economics, enablement, and program structure align to the kind of consultative, expertise-driven selling these opportunities require. Scality is doubling down on the channel as its route to market, and this new program is structured so that partners share fully in the opportunity ahead.

Built around what truly drives long-term success

The new Scality Partner Program is intentionally designed around the behaviors that build durable, mutual success and not just closed deals. It pairs competitive margins with deeper investment in enablement, growth and long-term value for partners.  

Through Scality University, partners get on-demand sales and technical training. Clear certification tracks help them build proven expertise in Scality ARTESCA, RING, and ADI, from selling the solution to deploying it. And with the new ARTESCA Test Drive, partners can launch a live demo environment in minutes and show the product to customers with no setup. Together with marketing campaign kits, co-funded campaigns, and qualified leads for top tiers, these tools help partners grow stronger, expertise-led businesses with Scality. 

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Parallels RAS Expands Virtual Desktop Flexibility with New Hypervisor-Agnostic Custom Provider Framework

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Latest Parallels RAS release delivers expanded Nutanix, Azure, and Azure Virtual Desktop capabilities, greater infrastructure flexibility, and improved browser-based user experiences

AUSTIN, Texas — June 23, 2026 — Parallels, a leading global provider in virtualization and end-user computing (EUC) solutions, today announced a significant update to Parallels RAS (Remote Application Server), introducing a new Custom Provider Framework that enables organizations to integrate their hypervisor or cloud platform of choice into their Parallels RAS environments. The release also expands Nutanix, Microsoft Azure, and Azure Virtual Desktop support, strengthens hybrid and multi-cloud deployment options, and enhances browser-based experiences for secure application and desktop delivery.

“Organizations today operate across increasingly diverse virtualization and cloud environments, yet many virtual desktop solutions remain limited to a narrow set of supported hypervisors,” said Elena Koryakina, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Parallels. “With the introduction of the Custom Provider Framework, Parallels RAS delivers a truly flexible, hypervisor-agnostic approach that empowers customers and partners to integrate a wide range of infrastructure platforms while maintaining centralized management, automation, and secure application delivery.”

The new Custom Provider Framework extends Parallels RAS’s hypervisor-agnostic approach beyond application and desktop delivery into automated provisioning, VM lifecycle management, and infrastructure orchestration. This enables organizations to support hybrid, multi-cloud, edge, and private cloud deployments through a consistent management experience. The framework provides integration capabilities for a broad range of virtualization and cloud environments, including platforms such as KVM, Xen-based environments, edge deployments, and custom cloud APIs. These capabilities complement existing native integrations and extend Parallels RAS support into emerging and specialized infrastructure environments.

“Organizations are increasingly looking for digital workspace platforms that can adapt to diverse infrastructure strategies without adding operational rigidity,” said Filippo Vanara, Research Manager, Worldwide Enterprise Client Computing Platforms at IDC. “As IT teams balance hybrid, on-premises, cloud, and regional infrastructure requirements alongside evolving compliance, sovereignty, and operational resiliency priorities, infrastructure flexibility is becoming an increasingly important consideration.”

A hypervisor-agnostic approach to modern application and desktop delivery

At the core of the framework is a scripting language-agnostic connector model that acts as a bridge between Parallels RAS and the target infrastructure platform. Organizations and partners can create lightweight integrations using PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages that communicate with Parallels RAS through a standardized JSON protocol.

The framework also extends Parallels RAS provisioning capabilities to third-party platforms through template-based provisioning, automated cloning, VM lifecycle management, and extensible orchestration workflows. By reducing reliance on native hypervisor integrations, the Custom Provider Framework allows organizations to evolve their infrastructure strategy without sacrificing automation, scalability, or operational consistency. The framework helps customers integrate Parallels RAS into existing technology stacks with minimal operational overhead, accelerating time-to-value across diverse environments while enabling new deployment opportunities for managed service providers, sovereign cloud environments, regional hypervisors, and edge computing deployments.

In addition to the Custom Provider Framework, the latest version of Parallels RAS introduces expanded platform integrations, enhanced security controls, and user experience improvements designed that simplify administration and strengthen secure access to applications and desktops. New capabilities in the latest release include:

  • Support for Nutanix Prism Central using native template integration to improve single-console administration for multi-cluster and hybrid cloud management
  • Trusted Launch support for Microsoft Azure and Azure Virtual Desktop providers, including Secure Boot and virtual TPM capabilities for enhanced workload protection
  • Azure Availability Zone support for improved workload placement and deployment flexibility
  • Local file access and simultaneous multi-file transfer support for the RAS Web Client to improve browser-based productivity and Chromebook experiences
  • Extended Parallels Client capabilities across multiple platforms, including cross-platform Web + Credentials authentication (macOS, Linux, Android, iOS), expanded clipboard redirection with image support for macOS, and extended USB filtering support for Linux and IGEL OS clients, alongside single sign-on capabilities for IGEL OS 12.
  • Enhanced Gateway access control, restricting specific logon methods, API usage control, and client auto-logout capabilities for stronger security in shared and kiosk-style environments

The latest release of Parallels RAS version 21.2 is available immediately. Customers can upgrade from previous versions or explore Parallels RAS through a free trial at www.parallels.com/ras/remote-application-server/.

For a full overview of what’s new in Parallels RAS 21.2, please visit www.parallels.com/products/ras/whats-new/.

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AD Ports Group Launches AI-Powered Intelligence Headquarters IHQ, Marking 20 Years of Digital Innovation

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 23 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, today announced the launch of its AI-driven business intelligence headquarters IHQ, a Group-wide platform employing thousands of digital workers embedding AI across 20 global workstreams

The launch of the platform is aligned with the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence to position the nation as a global AI leader by 2031, and underscores two decades of continuous investment by AD Ports Group in digital innovation.

AD Ports Group Launches AI-Powered Intelligence Headquarters IHQ, Marking 20 Years of Digital Innovation

Launched in the presence of H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity Council for the UAE Government, at the Group’s Digital District- Zayed Port, the new platform will accelerate the Group’s digital transformation by systematically leveraging the efficiencies of AI through an approach that emphasises security, transparency, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.

For AD Ports Group’s customers and partners, the launch of IHQ will progressively improve the speed, efficiency, and customer-centric nature of the Group’s service offerings across its portfolio of Ports, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Maritime & Shipping, Logistics, and Digital Clusters.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director & Group CEO, AD ‎Ports Group, said: “Over 20 years, AD Ports Group has grown from an Abu Dhabi-focused ports operator into a global trade enabler offering a full range of ports, transport, logistics and industrial solutions. Investment in a solid digital foundation has made this possible. With IHQ, we are building on this foundation to create an enterprise that continuously assists our ability to think, learn and evolve as a global business. Under the wise guidance of our leadership in the UAE, IHQ will leverage AI as a force multiplier for our people, in support of the 2031 National Strategy for AI.”

AD Ports Group Launches AI-Powered Intelligence Headquarters IHQ, Marking 20 Years of Digital Innovation

Mohamed Jamal-Eddine, Group Chief Digital & Information Officer, AD Ports Group, said: “At AD Ports Group, we will continue to invest ahead of the curve in the latest technologies to strengthen the UAE’s position as the world’s most intelligent trade hub. IHQ will make AI operational at enterprise scale. Every workstream selected for AI-powered transformation sits at a critical juncture, where artificial intelligence can measurably improve speed, accuracy and decision quality.”

IHQ will focus on integrating AI capabilities deep into the enterprise workstreams of the Group, improving efficiency, decision making, and customer service, through a perpetual improvement process that speeds the profitable expansion of the business.

At the time of the launch, IHQ features a number of transformed workflow demonstrations across workstreams, including port and berth optimisation, vessel arrival orchestration, software development and talent acquisition.

Over the coming months, IHQ will enable systematic augmentation of AI across AD Ports Group’s 20 workstreams, multiplying the Group’s operational capacity.

AD Ports Group is a recognised leader in AI implementation. In 2025, the Group was awarded a global Guinness World Record for deploying the most AI agents in a single logistics facility. During the same year, the Group published a blueprint, “Building Human-AI Teams: AD Ports Group’s Blueprint for Tomorrow’s Workforce” that outlined how AI-powered agents are transforming its operations.

 

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K J Somaiya Institute of Management Achieves Level 4 – Transforming School Status in Positive Impact Rating 2026

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

June 23: K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) has been recognised as a Level 4 Transforming School in the seventh edition of the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) for Business Schools. KJSIM has advanced from Level 3 (Progressing) in 2025. The PIR is a global, student and faculty-driven assessment that evaluates business schools worldwide on their commitment to address societal and sustainability challenges and how well it prepares its students to become responsible leaders.

87 business schools from 32 countries were featured in the 2026 edition. This year’s assessment drew more than 20,000 student responses from 90 schools worldwide, with the official rating based on 19,789 valid responses. Students evaluated their institutions across seven dimensions: Governance, Culture, Programmes, Learning Methods, Student Support, Institutional Role Modelling, and Public Engagement. Building on the introduction of the Faculty Survey in 2025, the 2026 edition also incorporated 1,189 valid faculty responses globally, providing a more comprehensive view of stakeholder perceptions and institutional impact.

KJSIM is among 58 business schools globally to be recognised at Level 4 in PIR 2026, alongside 3 leading Indian institutions.  Level 4 Transforming Schools are recognised for embedding a culture of positive impact within their governance, systems, and institutional practices, reflecting sustained commitment to responsible management education, sustainability, ethics, stakeholder engagement, and societal impact.

The Positive Impact Rating classifies participating schools into one of five levels, three of which carry public recognition: Level 3 (Progressing), Level 4 (Transforming), and Level 5 (Pioneering). The 2026 edition also introduced a fourth impact area, Enabling which encompasses research-related dimensions assessed through faculty feedback. PIR was initiated by a coalition of business school experts and international NGOs including WWF, Oxfam, and UN Global Compact, and is supported by student organisations such as oikos, AIESEC, and Net Impact.

“Positive impact becomes durable when it is no longer added to the institution, but part of how the institution learns, decides, teaches, researches, partners, and acts.” said, Prof. Thomas Dyllick, PIR Co-founder and Member of the Supervisory Board.

The Positive Impact Rating 2026 recognition as a Level 4 – Transforming School is a strong affirmation of K J Somaiya Institute of Management’s commitment to developing competent, grounded and situational leaders who can create meaningful value for business and society. It is encouraging to see a global framework recognise what we have long aspired to be – a school where transformation is not just a promise, but a lived experience. As we celebrate this milestone, we remain committed to advancing our mission of Transforming Together and striving towards becoming a Level 5 – Pioneering School.” said Dr Raman Ramachandran, Dean & Director, KJSIM.

“Transforming, Together” is not merely the Purpose of KSJIM. It is the operating principle behind every initiative KJSIM undertakes. From curriculum design to community engagement, the institute believes that lasting transformation in business and society is achieved collectively: through students who lead with purpose, faculty who teach with responsibility, and an institution that holds itself accountable to a standard larger than rankings. The Level 4 recognition in PIR 2026 is a marker on that journey, not its destination.

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DCM Shriram Chemicals’ Jhagadia Site Joins World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network with Distinction in Productivity

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

DCM Shriram Chemicals’ Jhagadia Site Joins World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network with Distinction in Productivity

June 23: The DCM Shriram Chemicals manufacturing site at Jhagadia, Bharuch District, Gujarat, part of DCM Shriram Ltd., has been recognised by the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network (GLN) with Distinction in Productivity, becoming one of only 16 industrial sites globally selected for the network in 2026. 

The Global Lighthouse Network is a World Economic Forum initiative that identifies manufacturing facilities and value chains that are leading the adoption and scaling of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies to drive measurable impact in productivity, sustainability, agility and operational excellence. With this recognition, the Jhagadia site joins a prestigious community of 238 leading manufacturing facilities worldwide that are setting new benchmarks for industrial transformation.

The Distinction in Productivity recognition is awarded to manufacturing sites that have achieved exceptional performance in cost and quality through technology-enabled transformation, improving asset utilisation, workforce enablement and resource optimisation. 

As India’s largest caustic soda plant site, Jhagadia operates in an energy-intensive industry where power costs account for a significant share of operating expenses. Through the deployment of 45 advanced digital and analytics solutions, including AI-enabled process control and a GenAI-enabled maintenance manager, the site achieved an 11-percentage-point improvement in EBITDA, reduced power costs by 32%, lowered material costs by 15%, and reduced CO₂ emissions by 14%. 

Speaking on the recognition, Mr. Ajay S Shriram, Chairman & Senior Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd. and Mr. Vikram S Shriram, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, DCM Shriram Ltd, said: “We are honoured to receive this recognition from the World Economic Forum. It reflects DCM Shriram’s long-standing commitment to building world-class manufacturing businesses driven by technology, innovation and operational excellence. The recognition of our Jhagadia Chemicals site demonstrates how focused investments in digital transformation, combined with the dedication of our people, can deliver significant improvements in productivity, competitiveness and sustainability.” 

They added: “At DCM Shriram, we believe technology is a key enabler of responsible and future-ready growth. This achievement reinforces our approach of combining advanced digital capabilities with strong operational discipline to create lasting value for our customers, employees, shareholders and communities. We are proud that our Chemicals business has joined a select group of global manufacturing leaders recognised by the Global Lighthouse Network.” 

The recognition is the outcome of Project BLESSED (Becoming a Lighthouse through Exemplary Safety Systems & Excellence in Digitalization), a strategic transformation programme launched in July 2024. The initiative was designed to accelerate digitalisation, strengthen safety systems and enhance operational excellence through the adoption of advanced technologies, data-driven decision-making and workforce enablement. 

The recognition reinforces DCM Shriram’s commitment to advancing technology-led manufacturing and strengthening India’s position as a global hub for industrial innovation, operational excellence and sustainable industrial growth.

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Telangana Seeks Higher Paddy Procurement Target After Record 80 Lakh MT Purchase

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

Hyderabad, June 23: The Telangana government has achieved a record paddy procurement of around 80 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) this season and has sought an upward revision of the procurement target along with an extension of the Custom Milled Rice (CMR) delivery timeline.

Officials said the large-scale procurement reflects strong farmer participation and effective implementation of Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations across the state. The extensive procurement network helped ensure that farmers were able to sell their produce without distress.

Following the record procurement, the state government has requested the Centre to revise procurement targets in line with higher output levels and extend CMR delivery deadlines, citing logistical challenges and storage constraints arising from the unprecedented volume of grain procured.

The government also highlighted the need for additional support in storage infrastructure and movement of stocks to ensure smooth processing and timely delivery of rice.

Officials stated that the request is aimed at safeguarding farmers’ interests, preventing storage bottlenecks, and ensuring efficient handling of procured paddy without disruption.

The development reflects Telangana’s continued efforts to strengthen its procurement system while managing the challenges of record agricultural output during the current season.

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India Takes a Major Step Towards Smarter Mobility with New Transport Research Centre

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New Delhi, June 23: In a significant move aimed at shaping the future of transportation in the country, India is set to establish its first dedicated research centre for transportation and mobility economics.

The upcoming centre will focus on understanding how people and goods move across cities and regions, helping policymakers develop smarter, more efficient, and sustainable transportation systems. As India continues to invest heavily in highways, railways, metro networks, airports, and logistics infrastructure, the need for specialised research in mobility planning has become increasingly important.

The institution will bring together experts, researchers, and policymakers to study key issues such as urban mobility, traffic management, logistics efficiency, public transport systems, and the economic impact of transportation projects. It is also expected to examine emerging trends, including electric mobility, digital transport solutions, and sustainable travel practices.

Officials believe the centre will play a crucial role in supporting evidence-based policymaking and long-term infrastructure planning. By generating data-driven insights, it will help governments and industry stakeholders make informed decisions that improve connectivity, reduce travel challenges, and enhance economic productivity.

The initiative reflects India’s growing focus on creating a modern, future-ready transportation ecosystem that can meet the needs of a rapidly urbanising and expanding economy.

The establishment of the research centre marks an important milestone in the country’s efforts to build smarter mobility solutions and strengthen transport planning for the decades ahead.

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Delhi Government Announces Rehabilitation Plan for Eligible Slum Residents

Jun 23, 2026 by Neel Achary 0 Comments

New Delhi, June 23: The Delhi government has announced that residents living in slum clusters established before January 1 of last year will be eligible for rehabilitation, marking a significant step towards improving housing security and living conditions for thousands of families in the national capital.

Under the proposed initiative, eligible residents will be rehabilitated through planned housing measures aimed at providing safer and more dignified living environments. The move is expected to benefit families residing in informal settlements while supporting the city’s broader urban development objectives.

Officials stated that the policy seeks to balance infrastructure development with the welfare of vulnerable communities by ensuring that eligible residents are not left without shelter during redevelopment and relocation efforts.

The rehabilitation programme is expected to include verification of eligibility, identification of beneficiaries, and the implementation of housing solutions in accordance with government guidelines. Authorities emphasized that the initiative is focused on improving quality of life and providing long-term housing stability for affected residents.

The announcement has been welcomed as a step towards inclusive urban development, recognising the housing needs of economically weaker sections while facilitating planned growth across the city.

The Delhi government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that redevelopment projects are carried out with adequate safeguards for residents and with a focus on sustainable and people-centric urban planning.