News Summary:
On March 12, 2026, Axle AI announced Axle AI 2026, a platform release that introduces a modernized technology stack, a redesigned administration experience, and new capabilities for managing, searching, and extending media workflows. On the same day, the company announced the launch of its AI-powered media search software, available for on-premise or private cloud deployment with full data privacy, which it showcased at NAB 2025. This followed Axle AI's acquisition of the Portfolio product line from Extensis, a Monotype company, on March 10, 2026. This acquisition expanded Axle AI's on-premise media asset management presence to over 1500 customer sites worldwide, with Portfolio 4.1.1 going into beta. Earlier, on December 16, 2025, Axle AI received the Winter 2025 Intellyx Digital Innovator Award, recognized for its innovation in AI-powered media workflows.