Connect with us

Technology

From Pilot to Production: Axtria and LangChain Partner to Govern and Scale AI Agents in Pharma

Published

6 months ago

on

Axtria’s pharma-native AgentOps framework and LangChain’s leading agent development platform help life sciences enterprises deploy AI agents with confidence and turn experimentation into operational results

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Axtria Inc., a global leader in AI-first data analytics solutions for the life sciences industry, today announced a strategic partnership with LangChain,  the company behind the industry-standard LangSmith platform for building, deploying, and observing AI agents at scale. Together, the two organizations will help life sciences enterprises turn agentic AI experiments into operational results in production.

The partnership centers on Axtria’s AgentOps framework, a pharma-native governance layer built on LangSmith, providing enterprise clients with the visibility, compliance controls, and evaluation rigor to responsibly scale AI agents in regulated environments. The framework is already in production at a leading global biopharma delivering measurable gains in agent observability, evaluation quality, and governance compliance and is live across Axtria’s own InsightsMAx.ai multi-agent platform

LangSmith delivers the foundational infrastructure: building deep long-horizon agents, end-to-end agent tracing, prompt management, agent evaluation and deployments tooling. Axtria adds the pharma intelligence layer including Look-Alike, Sound-Alike (LASA) drug safety evaluators to prevent dangerous medication confusions, GxP compliance enforcement, patient safety detection, and persona-driven dashboards for Medical Affairs, Medical Legal Review, Commercial, and IT stakeholders.

What This Means for Life Sciences Organizations

Most pharma and biotech companies have AI agent pilots underway. Few have crossed the threshold into reliable, governed production. Two challenges consistently block the path: regulated environments demand a level of traceability and compliance that generic AI tooling does not provide, and the domain expertise required to define ‘good’ for a medical affairs agent is fundamentally different from a commercial or compliance one. This partnership directly addresses both.

Commercial: Field Agents That Actually Get Used: Pre-call planning agents surface HCP insights and next-best-action recommendations ahead of every rep interaction. The solution tracks not just what the agent recommends but whether reps act on it. Performance is continuously tuned on real field feedback, creating a direct, measurable link between agent output and commercial results.

Medical Affairs: From Query to Defensible Answer: When a Medical Affairs team deploys an oncology agent to answer HCP queries, every response is automatically checked for drug name confusion, validated against approved labeling, and fully traceable. If a regulator asks how the system reached a conclusion, the complete decision path is on record. No retroactive documentation. No manual reconstruction.

Medical Legal Review: Compliance Built In, Not Bolted On: Promotional content is pre-screened against FDA-approved labeling before it ever reaches a human reviewer — claims validated, off-label risks flagged, fair balance checked. The audit trail isn’t assembled after the fact. It’s a byproduct of how the agent works.

“Axtria has spent more than 15 years helping the world’s leading life sciences companies turn data into decisions, and AI agents are the next frontier of that mission. Our clients are past the question of whether agents can work they’re asking how to make them work reliably across the enterprise and tie that performance to real results. This partnership with LangChain gives them exactly that: the governance foundation, the operational playbook, and the agent capabilities to move from experimentation to enterprise scale without starting from scratch,” Navdeep (Navi) Chadha, Co-founder & EVP, Axtria.

“We know what AI agents can do, but the true value for the enterprise is in how reliably, safely, and transparently they do it. Axtria brings exactly the domain depth and operational rigor that life sciences organizations need to move from experimentation to production-grade AI. Together, we’re giving pharma companies a clear path from agent deployment to real, defensible business outcomes,” Karan Singh, Head of Partnerships, LangChain.

What the Partnership Delivers

Together, Axtria and LangChain offer life sciences organizations an integrated, enterprise-ready solution spanning the full agentic AI lifecycle:

Agents as a Service: Pre-built, pharma-validated agents across Commercial, Medical Affairs, Patient Services, and Data Engineering deployable and governed from day one, without building from scratch.Pharma-Native Observability & Governance: Enterprise-grade visibility, compliance enforcement, and audit-readiness built specifically for regulated environments covering GxP traceability, immutable audit trails, and model version tracking.Cost Intelligence: Portfolio-level cost governance that helps enterprises optimize AI spend, right-size model selection, and prevent runaway costs without compromising safety or quality.

Learn More

Life sciences organizations interested in moving their AI agent programs from pilot to production can request a demo at connect@axtria.com.  

About Axtria 

Axtria helps life sciences companies harness the potential of data science and software to improve patient outcomes by connecting the right therapies to the right patients at the right time. A leading global provider of award-winning cloud software and data analytics, Axtria delivers proven solutions that help pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics companies complete their journey from data to insights to action. As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, Axtria is committed to aligning strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. For more information, visit www.axtria.com. 

About LangChain

LangChain is the agent engineering platform powering top engineering teams, from AI startups to global enterprises. Its open-source frameworks, including LangChain, LangGraph, and Deep Agents, have surpassed 1 billion cumulative downloads and are used by over one million practitioners. LangSmith, the observability, evaluation, and deployment platform, serves over 300 enterprise customers and 5 of the Fortune 10. LangChain is backed by Sequoia Capital, Benchmark, and IVP. For more information, visit langchain.com.

 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/from-pilot-to-production-axtria-and-langchain-partner-to-govern-and-scale-ai-agents-in-pharma-302757028.html

SOURCE Axtria, Inc.

Related Topics:
Continue Reading

Technology

ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

Published

4 hours ago

on

October 25, 2026

By

Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/st-engineering-idirect-and-mbsat-partner-to-build-next-generation-sovereign-connectivity-services-across-oman-and-the-middle-east-302918467.html

SOURCE ST Engineering iDirect

Continue Reading

Technology

ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

Published

4 hours ago

on

October 25, 2026

By

Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/st-engineering-idirect-and-mbsat-partner-to-build-next-generation-sovereign-connectivity-services-across-oman-and-the-middle-east-302918467.html

SOURCE ST Engineering iDirect

Continue Reading

Technology

Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program of Activities Ahead of December Event

Published

11 hours ago

on

October 24, 2026

By

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organizing Committee of the Global Security & Technology Summit (GSTS) held an introductory session today at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors to introduce the program of activities leading up to the summit. The upcoming summit will be held in Riyadh under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the supervision of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy.

During the session, the Organizing Committee presented the comprehensive GSTS program, comprising three key components: GSTS Month, running from November 1 to 30, 2026; the Global Security & Innovation Fair (SAIF), taking place from November 24 to 26, 2026; and the main Summit, scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026, in Riyadh. Together, these events form an integrated program designed to advance security and technology innovation, strengthen national capabilities, and foster international cooperation.

GSTS Month will feature working groups, boot camps, training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical workshops across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, delivered both in person and remotely in collaboration with specialized entities. The month-long program aims to develop national capabilities, identify emerging talent, enrich knowledge-sharing opportunities, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to future security and technology challenges.

The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.

Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.

Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.

Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.

Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.

He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.

SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.

The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.

Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.

Click here to view the media kit. 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/global-security–technology-summit-unveils-month-long-program-of-activities-ahead-of-december-event-302918695.html

Continue Reading

Trending