Freight teams can build AI agents to automate detention tracking, status updates, document intake and load building, with Alvys support.

SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Alvys, a modern transportation management system (TMS) built for freight carriers, brokers and hybrid carrier-brokers, today introduced Alvys Foundry. Alvys Foundry is an agentic AI platform that lets freight teams deploy pre-built or custom AI agents inside the TMS they already run, not through a third-party automation layer stitched on top of their most sensitive data.

The launch delivers on the AI roadmap Alvys outlined when it raised $40 million in Series B funding in September 2025, a round led by RTP Global to put AI at the core of its platform. The company also announced that its TMS will now be accessible to fleets of all sizes, democratizing freight technology for owner-operators and smaller freight carriers alongside the larger trucking companies they have always supported.

Alvys Foundry offers customers three paths to adoption: agents that customers build themselves, pre-built agents, or custom agents built by Alvys. The platform includes more than 20 pre-built agent templates covering common workflows. For more specific operations, Alvys engineers work directly with customers to build and tune agents, removing the need for in-house engineering teams. Customers can also build their own agents directly on the platform, keeping full control of how automation runs in their operation.

“Foundry is not AI for show. It is AI with a job description,” said Carlos M. Llanes Jr., Founder & CEO, Spartan Carrier Group. “For Spartan, Alvys Foundry feels like having our own R&D team embedded inside the operation without having to build one ourselves. It helps remove the manual friction from freight so our people can stay focused on judgment, service, and elite execution.”

“Over the past year, we’ve watched how our customers were actually adopting AI; where it helped, where it stalled, and where the hype left operators with more tools and more logins instead of more capacity,” said Nick Darman, CEO. “Alvys Foundry is the answer to what we saw. A way to meet customers at every step of their modernization journey by adapting automation and AI to their existing SOPs, rules and operating preferences, with the operator holding all the control, not replaced by a black box.”

Most AI providers entering logistics build agents on behalf of their customers. Their engineers write the logic, their teams hold the operating knowledge, and the customer stays dependent on the vendor for every change that follows. Alvys is taking the opposite approach. Alvys Foundry hands operators the building blocks, the integrations, and the business logic, and trains their teams to assemble agents on their own. Pre-built agents remain available for companies that prefer them.

“I lived the other version of this as a trucking company owner,” Darman said. “Vendors got me started, then charged for every customization, every report, every integration. They held the keys, and leaving was a struggle. We are building Alvys Foundry so our customers hold the keys instead. The user should hold the power, not the vendor.”

To do real work and be useful, an agentic platform needs lane history, customer rules, documents, margins, appointments, exceptions and operating context. For most transportation management systems, opening that data to an outside agent platform creates security and reliability concerns.

Alvys Foundry was built in-house to avoid that problem. The platform sits atop Alvys’ existing data infrastructure, more than 120 integrations, native EDI connections to hundreds of shippers, and a SOC 2-compliant security foundation. It builds on AI already running throughout the platform, including Insights, an AI chat and report builder; Intel, real-time weather and load alerts; and AI-assisted load creation. Alvys also maintains enterprise agreements with leading model providers, so customer data is not used to train public models.

Alvys Foundry includes Agent Shield, a governance layer that logs agent activity, keeps actions traceable, and routes high-impact decisions for human approval.

Alvys Foundry targets the manual work that still ties up freight teams. Early examples include check-call automation, invoice and settlement prep, and track-and-trace exceptions. Alvys Foundry also includes an intelligent model picker that selects the most cost-efficient large language model for each task, helping control compute costs as usage grows.

Many freight companies understand the promise of AI but do not have the time, technical staff, or risk tolerance to manage agents on their own. Foundry gives carriers and brokers a practical path: describe the workflow, test it safely, deploy it with guardrails, and keep human approval where it matters. Because operators adopt AI in stages, Alvys Foundry is built to scale up, not to be switched on all at once. Teams start with an agent template, prove the value on one job, and expand as trust grows.

Alvys Foundry was first revealed at Alvys’s June 17 Customer Advisory Board meeting, where the initial customer cohort quickly filled. The Foundry waitlist for the second cohort is now open. To learn more, visit alvys.com/foundry

Alvys is the AI-first TMS for carriers, brokers, and hybrid operations. Founded in 2020, Alvys replaces outdated systems, bringing dispatch, tracking, native EDI, driver management, and accounting into one connected platform. Built by people who came from freight, Alvys uses AI and automation to cut manual work, so companies move more freight without adding headcount. Today Alvys powers some of the most advanced trucking companies in North America. The platform moves $7B+ in freight each year, and is backed by $77 Million in total funding. Learn more at www.alvys.com.

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global Automotive Cybersecurity Market size is projected to grow from USD 6.88 billion in 2026 to USD 18.86 billion in 2033, at a CAGR of 15.5%.

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Market Size Available for Years: 2026-20332026 Market Size: USD 6.88 Billion2033 Projected Market Size: USD 18.86 BillionCAGR (2026–2033): 15.5 %

Automotive Cybersecurity Market Trends & Insights:

Rising Autonomous Driving Adoption is Increasing Cybersecurity RequirementsGrowing Software Complexity and Adoption of Critical Applications Such as Adas, Infotainment and Autonomous Driving Are Driving Automotive Cybersecurity Software DemandRapid Connected Vehicle Adoption Accelerates Automotive Cybersecurity Demand in Asia Pacific

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The automotive cybersecurity market is expanding as the shift toward software-defined vehicles and advanced ADAS and automated driving (AD) systems increases the number and complexity of software, ECUs, high-performance computing platforms, sensors, gateways, and in-vehicle communication interfaces that require protection. SDV architectures consolidate vehicle functions into domain and zonal controllers, increasing the concentration of critical software and computing resources and creating higher-impact cybersecurity risks than conventional vehicle architectures. OEMs are adopting secure boot, hardware security modules, encryption, secure gateways, intrusion detection, secure communication, and secure OTA updates across SDV and ADAS platforms. The increasing frequency of OTA updates and continuous software deployment is also increasing demand for recurring cybersecurity services such as VSOCs, CSaaS, threat intelligence, SBOM management, vulnerability monitoring, and security validation. Cybersecurity is consequently shifting toward lifecycle protection covering Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment, penetration testing, software security validation, vulnerability management, incident response, and post-production monitoring. UNECE R155, R156, and ISO SAE 21434 are accelerating cybersecurity integration into SDV and ADAS development, while cloud-based monitoring and threat detection are expanding security requirements after vehicle production.

Rising Autonomous Driving Adoption Is Increasing Cybersecurity Requirements

The autopilot segment is expected to be the fastest-growing application in the automotive cybersecurity market due to increasing integration of AD functions, high-performance computing platforms, cameras, radar, lidar, and vehicle connectivity. OEMs are increasingly deploying advanced automated driving systems in production vehicles, including Tesla Model 3 and Model Y with Autopilot and Full Self Driving features, and Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS with DRIVE PILOT Level 3 automated driving capabilities. Tesla uses multiple cameras and onboard AI computing for its driving functions, while Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT combines cameras, radar, lidar, ultrasonic sensors, and other sensing technologies for automated driving.

Autopilot systems require protection against unauthorized access, sensor manipulation, malicious software, and communication attacks, increasing demand for secure ECUs, encryption, intrusion detection, secure communication, and real-time threat monitoring. The growing deployment of higher levels of driving automation is also increasing the need for continuous cybersecurity validation and protection throughout the vehicle lifecycle. In January 2025, NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion achieved ISO 21434 Cybersecurity Process certification, with the platform being adopted by automotive manufacturers including Mercedes-Benz, JLR, and Volvo Cars, further demonstrating the increasing cybersecurity requirements for advanced automated driving platforms.

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Growing Software Complexity and Adoption of Critical Applications Such as Adas, Infotainment and Autonomous Driving Are Driving Automotive Cybersecurity Software Demand

The software segment is projected to register the fastest growth in the automotive cybersecurity market by offering, driven by rising adoption of software-defined vehicles, OTA updates, cloud-connected systems, and real-time threat detection. Increasing software complexity is expanding demand for intrusion detection, vulnerability management, secure communication, encryption, and secure software update solutions. Software-based cybersecurity solutions are also gaining traction through AI-based threat detection and cloud integration. In 2026, automotive cybersecurity providers are increasingly deploying AI-driven threat monitoring and secure OTA frameworks to detect anomalies and protect software updates across connected vehicle fleets.

The increasing adoption of software-intensive applications such as ADAS, automated driving, digital cockpits, vehicle telematics, connected infotainment, and centralized vehicle computing is further increasing the cybersecurity attack surface and demand for software-based protection. For instance, 2024–2025 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are integrating OTA-enabled software, ADAS, connectivity, and centralized computing, while Mercedes-Benz S-Class and EQS are deploying advanced automated driving and connected vehicle functions. Volkswagen ID models are also using software-based vehicle functions and OTA updates, increasing the need for secure software management, vulnerability monitoring, intrusion detection, and secure update mechanisms across the vehicle lifecycle.

Rapid Connected Vehicle Adoption Accelerates Automotive Cybersecurity Demand in Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the automotive cybersecurity market, driven by rapid adoption of software-defined vehicles, ADAS, and automated driving technologies across China, Japan, South Korea, and India. The shift toward centralized and zonal vehicle architectures is increasing the concentration of software, high-performance computing, sensors, and communication interfaces within vehicles, creating a larger attack surface than conventional connected vehicles.

The growing deployment of OTA software updates, centralized vehicle computing, AI-based driving functions, digital cockpits, and cloud-connected vehicle platforms is further increasing the need for secure software development, secure boot, encryption, intrusion detection, vulnerability management, and continuous cybersecurity monitoring. OEMs across China, Japan, South Korea, and India are increasingly developing SDV platforms and advanced ADAS capabilities, increasing demand for cybersecurity throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Regulatory requirements based on UNECE R155 and R156, ISO SAE 21434, and emerging country-specific cybersecurity requirements are further encouraging OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to integrate cybersecurity into SDV and ADAS development rather than treating it as a standalone connected vehicle security function. In April 2026, Intellias and VicOne partnered to integrate VicOne’s automotive intrusion detection and prevention capabilities into Intellias’ IntelliKit automotive technology platform, with a focus on infotainment security for software-defined vehicles. In September 2025, Sasken and VicOne partnered to deliver end-to-end automotive cybersecurity solutions for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, combining in-vehicle intrusion detection and prevention, vehicle security operations center capabilities, and EV charging security with Sasken’s automotive engineering expertise.

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The Top Companies in Automotive Cybersecurity Market are Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany), Continental AG (Germany), Harman International (US), DENSO Corporation (Japan), and Aptiv PLC (Ireland).

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Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive Award Honors Female Supply Chain Leaders and Executives

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Exiger, the AI partner for supply chain and procurement automation, announced that Enterprise Customer Success Director Edona Kurtolli was named a recipient of this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award, in the Trailblazer category. This is Kurtolli’s second Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award, having previously been recognized in the Rising Stars category.

“Customer success is a strategic function at Exiger because our customers rely on us to solve their toughest supply chain, readiness, trade compliance, and procurement challenges,” said Kurtolli, who was also named a 2024 Women in Supply Chain Award recipient. “Every engagement is an opportunity to help organizations realize greater value from cutting-edge AI. I’m honored to receive this recognition alongside so many women who are helping advance supply chains through innovation, partnership, and leadership.”

“Exiger’s pace of innovation depends on a continuous feedback loop between our product teams and our users putting AI into practice,” said Erika Peters, Head of Customer Success, Strategic Accounts. “Edona has been instrumental in creating that connection, helping customers maximize their ROI while ensuring their experience informs the next generation of our platform.”

This award, which honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples set a foundation for women in all levels of a company’s supply chain network, is presented by Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global cold food supply chain, and Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only publication covering the entire global supply chain.

“This award isn’t just a way to honor females in supply chain. It’s a representation of progress, it’s a symbol of growth, and it’s a way to celebrate achievements of all women in the supply chain who continue to pave the way for the next generation,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum™. “Of the 300-plus submissions received, 70 of them were self-submissions, the highest number of self-nominated applications ever in the history of this award. And, 44 of the submissions received were from male counterparts, also the highest number of male-submitted applications to date. This year’s list of winners entails females making a difference in the supply chain, and I’m honored to share their journeys.”

Visit here to view the full list of winners. This year’s winners, including the Top 4 overall category winners, will be honored at the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™, Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, S.C. Go to https://www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com/ to learn more.

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Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the only supply chain publication covering the entire global supply chain, focusing on trucking, warehousing, packaging, procurement, risk management, professional development and more. Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operates the Women in Supply Chain Forum™ and owns the Pros to Know and Top Tech Startup awards. Go to www.SDCExec.com to learn more.

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The Women in Supply Chain Forum™ is an in-person education, networking and mentorship conference designed to provide support and community to females in the supply chain space. This year’s Forum will take place Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, S.C. Go to https://www.WomenInSupplyChainForum.com/ to learn more.

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Exiger transforms supply chain management from a complex challenge into a strategic advantage—driving savings and operational excellence in today’s volatile market. Exiger’s single, intuitive 1Exiger platform provides instant visibility into vast supplier ecosystems through a single pane of glass. Leveraging proprietary data and advanced agentic AI, 1Exiger proactively surfaces risks, automates compliance, accelerates procurement, and reveals opportunities to gain efficiencies and reduce costs to strengthen long-term resilience. With a mission to make the world a safe and transparent place to succeed, Exiger empowers 550+ global customers, including 150 Fortune 500 and 60+ government and Defense Industrial Base organizations, with supply chain AI. Exiger is FedRAMP® authorized and the largest provider of supply chain technology to the U.S. Federal Government. Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supplier Risk Management two years in a row, twice selected as one of Fast Company’s ‘Brands That Matter,’ and recipient of the Third Party Risk Association’s Innovator Award, Exiger’s technology has been recognized by leading analyst evaluations and 50+ awards. Learn more at Exiger.com and follow Exiger on LinkedIn.

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