AI & Data · Week of Oct 26, 2026
AI moves into data platforms and security: the week in AI & Data
Enterprise vendors tied AI to data platforms, security and banking, while index data moved into prediction markets and Datavault AI added patents.
Several releases this week framed AI as a layer on top of existing enterprise products. Oracle says new Autonomous AI Lakehouse capabilities, including a business semantic layer and expanded Iceberg support, ground AI agents in business context. Check Point says its new Firewall-as-a-Subscription bundles its AI Network Firewall, AI-powered threat prevention and agentic management with no upfront hardware purchase. Alkami is hosting a webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on how financial institutions can use predictive AI and behavioral signals.
Outside product launches, S&P Dow Jones Indices and Kalshi announced a collaboration to bring S&P DJI index contracts to prediction markets. Datavault AI reported 13 U.S. patent milestones in 2026 for its WiSA portfolio, and Omnicom said it was named a Leader in an IDC MarketScape assessment of AI-enabled Adobe professional services. DarioHealth extended a contract with a regional grocery retailer, and FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem scheduled its Listing Ceremony and Investor Day for October 26.
FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc.
FFR to Hold Listing Ceremony and Investor Day on October 26; FFAI Announces Rescheduling of YT Jia's Investor Weekly Report to October 26
Faraday Future says YT Jia's Investor Weekly Report has been rescheduled to October 26, the same day FF EAI Robotics Ecosystem Inc. (NASDAQ: FFR) holds its Listing Ceremony and Investor Day. FFR management is set to outline the company's plans at the event.
Datavault AI Inc
Datavault AI Expands WiSA Patent Portfolio with 13 U.S. Patent Milestones in 2026
Datavault AI says its WiSA patent portfolio reached 13 U.S. patent milestones in 2026: three issued U.S. patents and 10 Notices of Allowance. The company says the patents cover wireless audio transport, synchronization, device interoperability and intelligent audio processing.
Oracle
Oracle Advances Autonomous AI Lakehouse with Business Semantic Layer and Expanded Support for Iceberg Data
Oracle announced at Oracle AI World in Las Vegas new Autonomous AI Lakehouse capabilities, including a business semantic layer and expanded support for Iceberg data. Oracle says the features ground AI agents in business context, enable multidimensional simulations and govern data across the enterprise without costly data movement.
Check Point Software Technologies
Check Point Launches Firewall-as-a-Subscription to Put Advanced AI-Era Protection Within Reach of Every Organization
Check Point Software Technologies launched Firewall-as-a-Subscription, which it says gives organizations of every size its AI Network Firewall, AI-powered threat prevention and agentic management. The offering requires no upfront hardware purchase, according to the company.
DarioHealth Corp.
Dario Expands Contract with a Leading Regional Grocery Retailer, Adding Women's Digital Health and Clinical Care Program
DarioHealth says a regional grocery retailer expanded its contract to add the Dario Women digital health and clinical care program, following results from Dario's cardiometabolic program and employee demand for perimenopause support. The company says nearly 45% of its current book of business is women over age 40 who could potentially benefit from the program.
Omnicom Group Inc.
Omnicom Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Adobe Professional Services 2026 Vendor Assessment
Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) says it was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Adobe Professional Services 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc #US54114626, October 2026). The recognition concerns AI-enabled services built around Adobe platforms.
S&P Dow Jones Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Kalshi Announce Collaboration to Bring the World's Most Trusted Benchmarks to Prediction Markets
S&P Dow Jones Indices and Kalshi announced a strategic collaboration that makes Kalshi a preferred prediction market platform for S&P DJI index contracts. Under the agreement, S&P DJI becomes a preferred index provider for Kalshi event contract data.
Alkami Technology, Inc.
Alkami to Host Webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on Using Predictive AI to Deliver Data-Driven Guidance and Accelerate Growth
Alkami Technology (Nasdaq: ALKT) will host a webinar with Thomaston Savings Bank on using predictive AI to deliver data-driven guidance. The companies say the session will cover how financial institutions can use predictive AI and behavioral signals to drive growth and strengthen account holder relationships.
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