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Box and DataBank announce strategic partnership
Intelligent content management provider Box and DataBank, a process automation and data solutions specialist, have announced a strategic partnership that combines their best-in-class offerings to transform the way organizations manage their content.
This collaboration will leverage their respective products and services to deliver AI-powered solutions that streamline business processes like contract lifecycle management, digital asset management and intelligent document processing.
DataBank’ s deep expertise in process automation and data solutions to drive modern business processes, particularly for organizations in highly regulated industries who still rely on legacy systems and paper archives. Together, we’ re powering entirely new ways for organizations to intelligently interact with their content and revolutionize the way they operate.”
“ Box’ s modern ICM platform transforms how organizations manage their content in the cloud, and our document processing services
– whether through software or outsourced scanning – turn every document into a usable, actionable data asset,” said Chad VanNorman, Chief Technology Officer, DataBank.
“ Our collaboration with Box enables us to offer a fully integrated approach to enterprise content management, helping customers quickly optimize costs, eliminate inefficiencies, and achieve greater compliance. With our combined expertise, organizations can confidently transition to modern, AI-powered content solutions.”
As part of the partnership, DataBank is also now a Box authorized reseller, offering access to Box’ s platform and expanding the availability of ICM across various industries.
Olivia Nottebohm, Chief Operating Officer, Box, said:“ This strategic partnership brings together Box’ s ICM platform with
AST SpaceMobile secures $ 43m contract in Support of US Space Development Agency
AST SpaceMobile, the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones, has a a new contract award in support of the United States Space Development Agency( SDA) through a prime contractor – with total expected revenue of $ 43 million.
As part of the US Space Force, SDA will accelerate delivery of needed space-based capabilities to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
This contract follows successful testing on BlueWalker-3 in orbit under the previous contract announced in February 2024.
The company will utilize its next generation Block 2 BlueBird satellites, featuring the largest commercial phased array antennas ever deployed in low Earth orbit – spanning an unprecedented 2,400 square feet – setting a new standard for advanced connectivity and performance.
“ This second contract supporting the SDA underscores the confidence in AST SpaceMobile’ s innovative technology and its potential to support critical government missions,” said Chris Ivory, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Government Business, AST SpaceMobile.
“ We are deploying groundbreaking technology to create robust and resilient communications solutions and to enable new use cases for the US government.”
AST SpaceMobile’ s technology, backed by 3,500 patent and patentpending claims, is pitched as offering unique dual-use advantages for both government and commercial customers. Its large, phased-array antennas and innovative architecture provide robust, resilient and scalable solutions to address evolving mission needs.
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