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OpenBox AI and Mastra Bring Default Runtime Governance to Every TypeScript Agent – as Enterprises Brace for an Agentic Security Reckoning

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With 97% of enterprises expecting a material AI–agent security incident within 12 months and the EU AI Act’s high–risk provisions taking effect this August, the partnership makes runtime governance – a one-line default for the leading TypeScript agent framework.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Enterprise AI agents are moving into production faster than the controls built to govern them. In April, the Cloud Security Alliance reported that 82% of organizations had discovered previously unknown AI agents on their networks in the past year, while only one in five have any process for decommissioning them. The EU AI Act’s high–risk provisions, which require continuous monitoring, immutable audit trails, and human oversight for most enterprise agent deployments, become enforceable on 2 August 2026.

Hot off their respective fundraising announcements – OpenBox AI’s $5 million seed round and Mastra’s $22 million Series A, Today OpenBox AI and Mastra announced a partnership designed to close that gap before it becomes the next breach headline. The integration makes runtime governance the default for every agent built on Mastra, the leading TypeScript agent framework – adopted by Replit, Brex, MongoDB, Workday, and Salesforce, with 1.8 million monthly downloads. The entire integration is a single function call.

“Most governance tools ask developers to stop shipping and start plumbing. We built OpenBox so that adding governance takes one line – and from that moment, every tool call, workflow step, and agent decision in your entire Mastra runtime is scored, attested, and auditable.”
— Tahir Mahmood, Co–founder & CTO, OpenBox AI

What the integration does

OpenBox wraps the Mastra runtime end–to–end. Every tool invocation, workflow step, sub–agent call, and inter–agent message is scored against the OWASP AI Vulnerability Scoring System and resolved into one of five verdicts: allow, constrain, require approval, block, or halt. Verdicts return in under 250 milliseconds at the 95th percentile under typical agent workloads. Every action is cryptographically attested and logged. Human–in–the–loop approvals persist across process restarts. PII detection and content moderation run at both ends of every agent call. Enterprises also benefit from compliance–ready dashboards and native support for multi–agent workflows – as applications grow, new tools and agents are governed automatically.

The result, the companies said, is the first agent framework where compliance–grade governance is a one–line default rather than a downstream integration project.

“Our community is shipping production agents at companies that handle real money, real customer data, and real regulatory scrutiny. They’ve been telling us governance can’t be something you bolt on six months after launch. OpenBox was built agent–native – it understands the difference between a business action and an internal HTTP call, renders multi–agent graphs as a single timeline, and governs new tools the moment a developer adds them. That’s the only model that keeps up with how Mastra teams actually build.”
— Abhi Aiyer, Co–founder and CTO, Mastra

Availability

The integration is generally available today for all Mastra developers. Documentation, a quickstart, and a free tier are available at openbox.ai.

About OpenBox AI

OpenBox AI builds trust infrastructure for enterprise AI systems, providing runtime governance, cryptographic audit trails, human–in–the–loop approval workflows, and policy enforcement for autonomous agents. Founded by Asim Ahmad (formerly BlackRock) and Tahir Mahmood (formerly Microsoft), OpenBox combines frontier technical expertise with deep regulatory knowledge. The company announced a $5 million seed round in 2026. Visit openbox.ai.

About Mastra

Mastra is the leading TypeScript framework for building production AI agents, created by the team behind Gatsby. With 1.8 million monthly downloads and used in production at Replit, Brex, MongoDB, Workday, Salesforce, Sanity, SoftBank, and Marsh McLennan, Mastra has raised $35 million in total funding from investors including Spark Capital and Y Combinator. Visit mastra.ai.

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Kontron Launches Two New KBox F-Series Industrial Computers To Bring Greater Flexibility and Scalability to Industrial Edge Computing

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TAIPEI, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), expands its KBox F-Series with the KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS, two compact industrial computers designed to address diverse requirements in intelligent Industry 4.0, edge computing and industrial IoT applications.

Both systems are powered by 12th, 13th or 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 S-Series socket-type processors with a TDP of up to 65 W and support up to 96 GB DDR5 memory, providing a scalable computing foundation for demanding industrial applications requiring flexible performance configuration and long-term deployment.

The KBox F-203-RPS offers two LAN configurations with either two or four GbE ports, allowing customers to select the connectivity level that best fits their applications. The dual-LAN configuration provides an efficient solution for general industrial computing, equipment control and edge applications, while the four-LAN configuration offers additional network connectivity for applications involving multiple devices or network segments, such as machine vision, industrial automation and IoT gateways.

For applications requiring greater system expandability, the KBox F-204-RPS provides one PCIe x16 or two PCIe x8 expansion slots, offering the flexibility to integrate graphics, networking, AI acceleration or other add-on cards according to specific application requirements. With support for up to four 2.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs, it also provides extensive storage scalability for data-intensive workloads. These capabilities make the KBox F-204-RPS particularly suitable for industrial edge computing, machine vision, video processing and applications requiring additional functionality or large local data storage.

Together, the KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS enable customers to select the configuration that best matches their requirements, from a slimmer, network-focused industrial computer to a highly expandable edge computing platform.

To learn more about KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS, refer to https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kbox-f-203-rps/p301099 and https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kbox-f-204-rps/p311867.

About Kontron

At Kontron, we champion IoT and Industry 4.0, by creating secure, state-of-the-art solutions that span hardware, software and services. Our approach speeds market entry, reduces the cost of ownership, and offers longevity, ensuring our role as your trusted partner in the integration of smart technologies. For more information, please visit www.kontron.com, dial +886-2-2799-2789 or email SalesAsia@kontron.com.

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Mouser Electronics Brings Smart Sensing Solutions to PSECE 2026

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MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, announces its participation in the 21st Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE 2026) from October 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Philippines. This event underscores Mouser’s commitment to supporting the region’s growing electronics design community with immediate access to cutting-edge technologies.

Visitors are invited to meet the Mouser team at Booth #110-111 to explore new products and practical design resources. The booth features a live demonstration of Würth Elektronik’s smart sensing and visual indication solutions, integrating environmental and motion sensing with programmable visual feedback and wireless connectivity. This interactive display illustrates how modern devices can detect physical conditions and translate them into clear, immediate visual data, addressing the critical need for reliable intelligence in connected systems.

“As we advance into an era of interconnected intelligence, Mouser remains committed to bridging the gap between cutting-edge components and real-world application,” said Daphne Tien, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Mouser APAC. “Our presence at PSECE 2026 underscores our dedication to empowering engineers with the tools they need to innovate. We look forward to fostering a vibrant ecosystem where technology translates into tangible progress for the Philippines and beyond.”

Mouser’s participation highlights its strategic objective to strengthen ties with local partners and accelerate the adoption of advanced semiconductor technologies. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange, the company aims to help design communities turn promising prototypes into practical applications.

Attendees will have the opportunity to gather invaluable insights, learn industry best practices, and connect with professionals from across the region. The booth also features interactive activities where visitors can win premium gadgets and engineering tools, making innovative technology more approachable for everyone.

To learn more about Mouser’s presence at PSECE 2026, visit https://www.mouser.ph/psece-seipi/. 

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

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Workato Launches Self-Serve Platform in Singapore, Opening Enterprise AI to a Broader Community of Builders

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New offering gives developers, students, and customers access to the full power of Workato’s enterprise-grade engine to build AI agents and MCP servers

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Workato®, the leading Control and Execution Platform for Enterprise AI, today announced the launch of a new self-service offering that gives customers, developers, and students across Asia access to the Workato platform to govern and scale their AI initiatives, including building and productionizing AI agents and MCP servers.

Making AI accessible has been at the heart of Workato’s mission the past several years. Through the AI Institute Alliance, unveiled in September 2025, Workato partnered with leading institutes of higher learning across Singapore, including Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and the National University of Singapore. The initiative equipped students and educators with automation and AI skills.

The AI Lab, which opened a year later, extended that commitment further into the public sector through its partnership with EDB, and into inclusive hiring through SG Enable.

The newly launched self-serve platform will provide users access to:

A free account to start building immediately, with the option to upgrade to a paid plan, no contract required, as projects growThe ability to build recipes, Agents/Genies, and MCP servers directly on the platformThe same governed, enterprise-grade engine that powers Workato’s largest deploymentsA path built for independent developers, students, and small teams, as well as large enterprises

Since launching in 2026 in North America, Workato has seen rapid growth in the builder community. The platform is enterprise grade, but free to get started. As builders solve problems for their business, they can grow by upgrading to a paid plan. With this launch in Singapore, Workato is making an investment in the local builder community.

“The next era of AI won’t be defined by who has access to intelligence, but by who can turn it into action. We’re putting the same enterprise-grade power trusted by the world’s largest companies into the hands of every builder. We want everyone to be able to transform how their business operates,” said Rishi Mallik, Chief Growth Officer, Workato. 

Workato showcased its self-serve platform and broader community initiatives at World of Workato (WOW) 2026 in Singapore.

Builders can sign up now at https://app.trial.workato.com/users/sign_up_trial?utm_content=sg_wow2026.

About Workato

Workato is the leading Control and Execution Platform for Enterprise AI — the neutral platform enterprises trust to put AI to work across their business. Workato unifies data, applications, and processes into a single platform so AI can reliably orchestrate business processes in production at enterprise scale. Built on more than a decade of running mission-critical processes for over half the Fortune 500 — including Nasdaq, Cisco, Vodafone, Atlassian, and Lucid Motors — Workato turns over 17,000 enterprise systems AI needs to act on into one governed execution layer. For more information, visit workato.com.

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