The usage runtime for AI products: Stigg has rebuilt its platform to enforce credits, entitlements, and budgets on every request and to deploy into a customer’s own cloud.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stigg today released Stigg 2.0 at the AI Engineer World’s Fair, a real-time layer that keeps AI usage under control by deciding what every customer, user, team, and AI agent is allowed to do at the moment they try to do it.

AI billing breaks at the request, not the invoice. Older systems assumed the monthly invoice settled the account. In AI, the decision that matters happens the moment a request arrives and the cost is incurred. A single API call can cost dollars, and one agent can spawn sub-agents firing dozens of parallel calls against a shared credit pool, leaving a system single-digit milliseconds to authorize the work or absorb the bill.

The largest AI companies reached this conclusion and built the infrastructure themselves. In February 2026, OpenAI described a “decision waterfall” that synchronously checks rate limits and verifies credits before returning a single outcome, then settles the debit afterward. OpenAI wrote that it had evaluated third-party metering and billing platforms and found them suited to invoicing but unable to make that decision in real time. InfoQ reported the same shift, placing OpenAI’s approach alongside Uber’s move to an infrastructure-level rate limiter.

“We read that post and recognized our own architecture,” said Anton Zagrebelny, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Stigg. “OpenAI can staff a team to build this. Most companies cannot. You can write a credit counter in a weekend. Two months later it handles a third of the edge cases, and the rest arrive as billing disputes, revenue leakage, and 3 AM pages.”

The pricing shift behind it is broad. AI-native companies are moving off per-seat pricing toward credits and consumption, according to Bessemer Venture Partners, and the share of companies on the PricingSaaS 500 index using credit-based pricing rose 126% in 2025. The exposure lands at the account level. Stigg customers report a single power user exhausting an organization’s entire AI credit allocation in one day.

“Enterprises will not sign six-figure AI contracts without governance,” Zagrebelny said. “They want to know they can cap a runaway agent before it spends fifty thousand dollars on inference. That is an entitlements question, not a billing one.”

Stigg 2.0 treats entitlements, the record of what a customer is actually allowed to use, as infrastructure that sits alongside billing rather than inside it. The release includes a rebuilt credits engine with real-time, zero-overdraft balances; a governance layer that evaluates budgets and limits across any dimension in under five milliseconds; and a metering pipeline that sustains more than one million events per second. A modular bring-your-own-cloud architecture runs any component, the metering pipeline included, inside a customer’s own cloud, so the most sensitive usage data never leaves their infrastructure. A Model Context Protocol server lets AI agents check entitlements and report usage directly. Stigg has also acquired Received.ai for invoicing and contract management and added an Airwallex integration that gives early-stage startups free end-to-end billing.

“Metering is the highest-volume, most sensitive data an AI company holds, every call, every token, every customer’s usage pattern,” said Dor Sasson, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stigg. “The industry default has been to ship all of it to a vendor’s cloud and hope the security review passes. That model does not survive enterprise procurement or data-residency requirements. Putting the metering pipeline inside the customer’s own cloud, enforced in real time, is not a deployment option. It is where the category is going.”

Stigg 2.0 is available today, with a free tier that requires no sales call. Documentation and SDKs are at docs.stigg.io.

About Stigg

Stigg is a pricing and entitlements infrastructure company whose real-time layer sits between an application and its billing stack and decides what each customer, user, team, and agent is allowed to do. Founded by Dor Sasson and Anton Zagrebelny, Stigg works alongside existing billing systems to add the credits, entitlements, metering, and governance that AI products need. Stigg is SOC 1 Type 2 certified. Learn more at stigg.io.

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Fast-growing agency with service-centered business approach will leverage Integrity’s proven growth platform and AI-powered platform to deliver security and peace of mind to more Americans

DALLAS, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Integrity, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced it has partnered with Dependable Life Solutions, an independent marketing organization based in Miami, Florida, and led by William Kemp. Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed.

Dependable Life Solutions distinguishes itself through a collaborative, team-driven environment where agents receive hands-on mentorship to grow into confident leaders. With a steadfast focus on putting every client in a stronger, more secure position, the firm delivers life insurance products to families and individuals nationwide. A culture rooted in ongoing support, partnership and recognition drives excellence and fosters unity among the agency’s close-knit team.

“This partnership positions Will to enhance what he does best — building leaders and creating opportunities for agents to serve and thrive,” said Bryan W. Adams, Co-Founder and CEO of Integrity. “By utilizing our proprietary IntegrityCONNECT technology platform, the Dependable Life Solutions team can access our top-tier resources and transformative AI solutions that amplify client service and accelerate growth. Integrity provides proven support that empowers every agent to scale successfully, regardless of tenure. We’re honored to welcome Will and his team as partners and help them continue to build on their already strong momentum. With this partnership, even more Americans will benefit from the care and commitment Dependable Life Solutions provides.”

“From our first meeting with Integrity, the synergies across culture and core values were immediately apparent — and that made this partnership an easy choice for Dependable Life Solutions,” said William Kemp, CEO of Dependable Life Solutions. “Integrity brings top-tier resources to stay relevant in today’s competitive market, including proprietary technology, an expansive network of industry partners and an impressive leadership team. We’re already experiencing the impact of incorporating leads through IntegrityCONNECT to quickly reach clients in need and take our service to an even higher level. This partnership unlocks countless opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of agents and clients and we couldn’t be more excited about what our shared future has to offer.”

An Integrity partnership offers the Dependable Life Solutions team access to innovative resources that support long-term agent success. Integrity’s transformative platform helps agents scale by proactively meeting client needs, while improving and simplifying processes. IntegrityCONNECT®, Integrity’s industry-leading technology growth engine, streamlines workflows by integrating all aspects of an agent’s business into a cohesive overview that includes on-demand leads, instantaneous quoting and enrollment and simplified plan management. Client relationships can be deepened through Integrity’s AI-driven and voice-activated digital assistant, Ask Integrity®, which surfaces connection points such as coverage recommendations, policy lifecycle reminders and real-time prompts. Additionally, Dependable Life Solutions gains access to a wide range of benefits available exclusively to Integrity partners, including insightful data and analytics, high-caliber leadership guidance and ongoing optimization. 

Dependable Life Solutions will work with leading industry voices in Integrity’s partner network as they build transformative solutions for today’s consumers. This group of innovators is united in a broad-based mission to help Americans better plan for the good days ahead through more integrated life, health and wealth protection and planning. Their collaboration has optimized insurance and financial processes for all stakeholders, making them simpler, more streamlined and ultimately more human.

“As a natural leader and goal-oriented individual, Will is a great fit for Integrity. His leadership style, core values and commitment to serve are complementary to Integrity’s mission to prepare agents for decades of success,” said Chad Milner, Co-Founder of North American Senior Benefits and Managing Partner at Integrity. “With Integrity’s world-class technology, growth resources and industry leadership behind them, the entire Dependable Life Solutions team is poised to experience the ‘Integrity Effect’ of accelerated growth — and I can’t wait to see how many more lives they will impact for good.”

For more information about Dependable Life Solutions’ partnership with Integrity, view a video at www.integrity.com/DependableLifeSolutions.

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Integrity, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of innovative solutions for wealth management and retirement planning. Through its broad partner network of agents and advisors, Integrity helps millions of Americans protect their life, health and wealth with a commitment to meet them wherever they are — in person, over the phone and online. Integrity’s proprietary, cutting-edge technology helps expand the insurance and financial planning experience for all stakeholders using an omnichannel approach. In addition, Integrity develops products with carrier partners and markets them compliantly through its nationwide distribution network. Providing best-in-class service to their clients and consumers is at the center of Integrity’s holistic approach to life, health and wealth protection. The company and its partners focus on helping families and individuals prepare for the good days ahead, so they can make the most of what life brings. The recipient of nationally ranked business awards, including Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces, Inc.’s Power Partner, and Business Intelligence Group’s AI Excellence Award, Integrity has also earned impressive employee sentiment awards such as Best Company for Career Growth, Best Company Leadership, Best Company Culture, and Best Company Happiness. For more information, visit www.integrity.com.

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Dependable Life Solutions is a Miami, Florida-based independent marketing organization specializing in helping agents build strong and sustainable businesses while delivering life insurance solutions that leave clients in a better position. With a collaborative, team-driven culture centered on mentorship, partnership and recognition, Dependable Life Solutions supports agents with hands-on development designed to create confident leaders and expand opportunities for growth. Serving consumers nationwide, the agency is committed to helping families and individuals protect what matters most and plan for a more secure future.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global data center battery market is projected to grow from USD 4.82 billion in 2026 to USD 10.23 billion by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 13.4% over the forecast period.

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Market Size Available for Years: 2021–20322026 Market Size: USD 4.82 billion2032 Projected Market Size: USD 10.23 billionCAGR (2026–2032): 13.4%

Data Center Battery Market Trends & Insights:

The data center battery market is experiencing strong growth as operators increasingly invest in resilient power infrastructure to support expanding digital workloads. Demand is driven by the rapid growth of hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centers, along with the rising deployment of artificial intelligence and cloud computing applications. An increasing emphasis on uninterrupted operations, energy efficiency, and renewable energy integration is accelerating the adoption of advanced battery technologies. Continuous advancements in lithium-ion batteries, battery management systems, and battery energy storage systems are improving performance, lifecycle, and operational reliability. Growing power density requirements and the need for flexible energy management solutions are further strengthening the role of batteries in modern data center power architectures.By System type, Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are expected to register the highest CAGR of 18%–22% in the data center battery market during the forecast period.By battery type, Lithium ion batteries are expected to account for a significant share of 45%–55% of the data center battery market by 2032.By data center type, Cloud & hyperscale data centers are expected to register the highest CAGR of in the data center battery market during the forecast period.By enterprise vertical, the IT & telecommunication vertical is expected to account for a significant share of 20%–25% of the data center battery market by 2032.By region, North America is expected to account for a significant share of 32%–36% of the data center battery market by 2032.

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Market growth is driven by rising demand for reliable power backup solutions across enterprise, colocation, and hyperscale data centers. Rapid expansion of cloud computing, artificial intelligence workloads, and digital infrastructure is fueling demand for advanced battery technologies that ensure uninterrupted operations and support higher power densities. Data center operators are increasingly investing in UPS batteries and battery energy storage systems to enhance operational resilience, improve energy efficiency, and support renewable energy integration. Growing investments in hyperscale facilities and the modernization of existing data center infrastructure are further strengthening demand for advanced battery solutions worldwide.

UPS is expected to account for a significant share of the data center battery market during the forecast period.

UPS is expected to maintain a significant position in the data center battery market due to its critical role in ensuring continuous power availability and protecting mission-critical infrastructure from power interruptions. Data centers require highly reliable backup power systems to maintain uptime, safeguard sensitive equipment, and prevent operational disruptions that can lead to substantial financial losses. UPS battery systems are widely deployed across enterprise, colocation, and hyperscale facilities, making them an essential component of data center power architecture. The growing deployment of artificial intelligence workloads, rising rack densities, and increasing demand for high-availability computing environments are further strengthening investment in advanced UPS battery solutions. Ongoing expansion of digital infrastructure and continuous upgrades to existing facilities are expected to sustain demand for UPS systems throughout the forecast period.

Lithium-ion batteries are expected to account for a major share of the data center battery market during the forecast period.

Lithium-ion batteries are expected to maintain a significant share of the data center battery market due to their superior energy density, longer service life, reduced maintenance requirements, and compact footprint. These advantages have made lithium-ion technology increasingly attractive for modern data center environments, where space optimization, operational efficiency, and long-term reliability are key priorities. Adoption is strong across both UPS systems and battery energy storage applications, particularly within hyperscale and colocation facilities. Ongoing improvements in battery safety, thermal management, charging performance, and lifecycle characteristics are further driving adoption. As operators seek advanced power solutions to support growing computing requirements and energy management objectives, lithium-ion batteries are expected to remain a major contributor to market revenues.

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Asia Pacific is expected to account for a large share of the data center battery market during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is expected to maintain a significant position in the data center battery industry, supported by substantial investments in hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center infrastructure across China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia. The region is experiencing rapid expansion of data center capacity, driven by rising cloud investments, the deployment of artificial intelligence infrastructure, and growing demand for high-density computing environments. Several global cloud service providers and colocation operators are actively expanding their regional footprints, increasing demand for UPS batteries and battery energy storage systems. In addition, a growing focus on energy resilience, grid reliability, and the integration of renewable energy sources is encouraging operators to deploy advanced battery technologies. The presence of leading battery manufacturers and continued investments in large-scale digital infrastructure projects are expected to further strengthen Asia Pacific’s position in the global data center battery market.

Major companies in the data center battery companies include Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (China), LG Energy Solution (South Korea), Samsung SDI (South Korea), Tesla (US), and Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Japan).

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