Omni Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Canary Technologies to roll out a new guest management platform across its 50 destinations. The initiative introduces AI-powered messaging and digital resources to streamline communication and reduce manual tasks for hotel teams. By adopting this technology, the brand aims to provide more responsive, multilingual support while allowing staff to focus on high-quality, in-person guest service.
AECOM and CityUHK School of Energy and Environment have signed a strategic MoU to boost Hong Kong’s climate resilience. The partnership links academic research with infrastructure expertise to meet sustainability goals. Planned initiatives include a joint laboratory, shoreline management research, and student internships. This agreement aims to transform scientific innovation into practical environmental solutions for the community.
Zillow has teamed up with Blizzard Entertainment to launch a virtual property microsite for World of Warcraft fans. The project uses real-world technology like 3D tours to showcase in-game player housing. This collaboration arrives ahead of the Midnight expansion on 2 March and aims to bridge the gap between fantasy escapism and real-life home aspirations. It provides an immersive way for a global gaming community to explore virtual homes.
Lone Wolf Technologies has named Matt Fischer as its new CEO to lead a fresh push into AI-driven real estate software. Fischer, a former Bullhorn executive, replaces Jimmy Kelly, who served as chief executive for seven years. The transition comes as the firm focuses on unifying its platform for over one million agents across North America. The company aims to simplify complex property transactions through better technology and integrated solutions.
Dubai-based AI lab Smart Bricks has secured $5 million in pre-seed funding led by Andreessen Horowitz. The startup is developing agentic AI infrastructure to automate the global real estate investment process. By processing millions of data points, the platform identifies high-value opportunities and handles underwriting in minutes rather than months. The company aims to provide retail and institutional investors with the same sophisticated tools used by major private equity firms.
CapMan Buyout is set to sell its stake in PDSVISION to private equity firms Bridgepoint and Polaris after a five-year partnership. Since 2020, the software solution provider has grown its revenue fivefold to SEK 1.7 billion and expanded its operations to 15 countries. The deal, expected to complete in early 2026, marks PDSVISION's transition from a regional Nordic player to a global leader in digital engineering.
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