EY Skills Foundry — EY Skills Foundry is an AI-powered platform developed by Ernst & Young (EY) to assist organizations in identifying and bridging skills gaps within their workforce. Launched in November 2022, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to map the precise size and nature of an organization's skills deficiencies, enabling targeted upskilling and reskilling initiatives. It offers guided learning programs covering technology, business, and leadership, curated from leading global content providers. By providing a comprehensive view of current and required skills, EY Skills Foundry empowers businesses to adapt swiftly to evolving market demands and fosters continuous workforce transformation.
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Product Launch · Americas
Actian →Actian (data and AI division of HCLSoftware) expanded its data management portfolio by integrating Jaspersoft's embedded analytics and reporting capabilities with its existing data management and AI offerings to support operational reporting and intelligent decision-making.
Partnership · Americas
Simplilearn →Simplilearn partnered with Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education to launch a Professional Certificate Program in AI-Powered Cybersecurity
Partnership · Americas
Lemonade →Lemonade renewed and renegotiated its reinsurance program to retain a higher percentage of premiums, driving a 24% stock increase.
Strategic Hiring · Americas
Replit →Replit has restructured recruiting to eliminate traditional résumés and LinkedIn profiles, using X as the primary recruiting medium and implementing a crowd-sourced talent-spotting system via internal Slack channel.
Product Launch · Asia
Z.ai →Z.ai (formerly Zhipu AI) launched ZCode, a free agentic development environment competing with Cursor, Claude Code, and GitHub Copilot. The tool is purpose-built for GLM-5.2 LLM and offers aggressive pricing ($16.20–$144/month) undercutting competitors. Available on macOS, Windows, Linux with BYOK support and integrations with WeChat/Feishu for remote task steering.
Geographic Expansion · Asia
Vertiv →Vertiv has launched a manufacturing facility in Johor, Malaysia (operational since Q1 2026) and expects to reach technical production capacity by Q2-Q3 2027. Facility is ramping from 15-20% current capacity; planning three phases of expansion. Expected to create up to 500 skilled jobs and serve Malaysia, Australia, and South Korea markets.