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Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Adastra Announces Availability of Three Agentic AI Offers in the New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Category
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adastra Corporation, a leading provider of artificial intelligence and data analytics services, today announced the availability of three new offers – Agentic AI on AWS, ERP Order Tracking & Supplier Automation and Sales Data Navigator for CRM & Marketing Insights – in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy Adastra's offers using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development. Adastra's Agentic AI offers accelerate business performance with AI, helping automate tasks, provide instant access to critical ERP and CRM data, and support secure, scalable AI agent deployment. 'Agents are taking over what AI previously couldn't do – the ability to act,' says Ondřej Vaněk , Chief AI Officer, Adastra AI. Adastra's Agentic AI offers deliver essential capabilities—including rapid AI adoption through reusable, low-code agents; instant access to ERP, CRM, and marketing data via natural language; and enterprise-grade governance to ensure secure, compliant, and scalable AI use across business functions. "We're excited to offer our Agentic AI offers in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category," said Katya Dunets, Head of North American Presales, AWS at Adastra. "AWS Marketplace allows us to provide customers with a streamlined way to access our offers, helping them boost productivity, gain instant access to information, and free up employee time for business-generating activities.' With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS. To learn more about Agentic AI in AWS Marketplace, visit To learn more about ERP Order Tracking & Supplier Automation in AWS Marketplace, visit To learn more about Sales Data Navigator for CRM & Marketing Insights in AWS Marketplace, visit About Adastra Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement. Trusted by some of the world's most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact. Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.
National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Adastra Announces Availability of Three Agentic AI Offers in the New AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools Category
Article content TORONTO — Adastra Corporation, a leading provider of artificial intelligence and data analytics services, today announced the availability of three new offers – Agentic AI on AWS, ERP Order Tracking & Supplier Automation and Sales Data Navigator for CRM & Marketing Insights – in the new AI Agents and Tools category of AWS Marketplace. Customers can now use AWS Marketplace to easily discover, buy, and deploy Adastra's offers using their AWS accounts, accelerating AI agent and agentic workflow development. Article content Adastra's Agentic AI offers accelerate business performance with AI, helping automate tasks, provide instant access to critical ERP and CRM data, and support secure, scalable AI agent deployment. 'Agents are taking over what AI previously couldn't do – the ability to act,' says Ondřej Vaněk , Chief AI Officer, Adastra AI. Article content Adastra's Agentic AI offers deliver essential capabilities—including rapid AI adoption through reusable, low-code agents; instant access to ERP, CRM, and marketing data via natural language; and enterprise-grade governance to ensure secure, compliant, and scalable AI use across business functions. Article content 'We're excited to offer our Agentic AI offers in the new AWS Marketplace AI Agents and Tools category,' said Katya Dunets, Head of North American Presales, AWS at Adastra. 'AWS Marketplace allows us to provide customers with a streamlined way to access our offers, helping them boost productivity, gain instant access to information, and free up employee time for business-generating activities.' Article content With the availability of AI Agents and Tools in AWS Marketplace, customers can significantly accelerate their procurement process to drive AI innovation, reducing the time needed for vendor evaluations and complex negotiations. With centralized purchasing using AWS accounts, customers maintain visibility and control over licensing, payments, and access through AWS. Article content To learn more about Agentic AI in AWS Marketplace, visit Article content To learn more about ERP Order Tracking & Supplier Automation in AWS Marketplace, visit To learn more about Sales Data Navigator for CRM & Marketing Insights in AWS Marketplace, visit About Adastra Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement. Article content Trusted by some of the world's most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact. Article content Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. Article content Article content Article content
National Post
18-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Tech for Sustainability: Adastra Wins EUTECH SDG Award for Waste Monitoring Innovation
Article content TORONTO — A project focused on the Czech Republic's plastic recycling programs, developed in collaboration with the Czech Ministry of the Environment, has triumphed among 170 global finalists selected from over 1000 applications in the EUTECH SDG Awards 2024. Winners were chosen through a rigorous evaluation process composed of public voting and an external jury, ensuring that recognized projects drive meaningful change based on their local and global impact, alignment with SDGs, scalability, and maturity level. In the SDG 9 category: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, the project stood out among global competitors leveraging technology to tackle sustainability challenges. The initiative, for which the Adastra team received the highest award, aimed to determine what happens to plastic bottles after they are discarded in a sorted waste bin. Article content 'To track their movement, we used IoT chips connected to a smart IoT platform, both custom-developed with a focus on minimal carbon footprint. We wanted to verify how many plastic bottles in the Czech Republic get recycled and leverage real, transparent data to improve the entire process,' said Petr Blabla, CEO of Adastra LAB. Thanks to this project, the Ministry of the Environment gained key data for planning strategies to improve the overall efficiency of plastic waste disposal. Article content 'This award confirms that innovation and technology can make a significant contribution to sustainability solutions. It's fantastic to see our work have such an impact,' added Petr Blabla, CEO of Adastra LAB. Article content Learn more Article content here Article content . Article content The EUTECH SDG Awards Article content recognize outstanding projects that leverage technology to drive sustainable development and address global challenges. Organized by the European Technology Chamber (EUTECH), the awards celebrate initiatives that align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), highlighting innovation, impact, and scalability. Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Adastra Corporation Named One of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 23 Consecutive Years
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adastra Corporation was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada's Best Managed Companies award. "Being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 23rd consecutive year is both an honour and a testament to Adastra's dedication, our culture of innovation, and our collective efforts to push the boundaries of what's possible in technology." Celebrating over 30 years, Canada's Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership in the areas of strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, and innovation, governance and financial performance. "Being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 23rd consecutive year is both an honour and a testament to Adastra's dedication, our culture of innovation, and our collective efforts to push the boundaries of what's possible in technology. It underscores our strategic vision and our ability to adapt and thrive amid the complexities of a changing global landscape. I am incredibly proud of our team for their outstanding contributions, and this recognition motivates us to continue leading the way in our industry,' remarked Rahim Hajee, Chief Executive Officer, Adastra North America. Canada's Best Managed Companies is one of the country's leading business awards programs, recognizing innovative and world‑class businesses. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation in a rigorous and independent evaluation process. Applicants are evaluated by an independent panel of judges with representation from program sponsors and special guests. Adastra has adeptly navigated the complex and evolving tech landscape, demonstrating a remarkable capacity for innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies. In the face of market challenges, it has not only maintained its momentum but has also expanded its capabilities and reach. Strategic expansions into India and Colombia, along with further growth in the US and Canada, represent its ambition to harness global talent and enhance its service offerings. Throughout the year, Adastra has strengthened its partnerships and expanded its market presence. Notably, Adastra was awarded Select partner status with Databricks, recognizing its commitment to driving innovation in data analytics and lakehouse technology. It earned two new AWS partner badges in DevOps and generative AI, further cementing its position as a leader in AI, cloud computing, data analytics, and machine learning. The company also obtained the Data Warehouse Migration to Microsoft Azure specialization and was recognized by Google Cloud with a Data Analytics specialization. We launched cutting-edge solutions such as OptiSuite, AskYourData, and the Prescriptive Sales Recommender, designed to enhance decision-making, data security, and sales productivity. Adastra's holistic approach to technology and business can be seen through its engagement in strategic collaborations, such as the AWS Rescale program, and its focus on ethical AI practices and sustainability through ESG initiatives. The 2025 cohort of Best Managed Companies shares common themes, including fostering a people-centric culture, implementing a strategic company framework, investing in innovation and technological advancement, and maintaining financial resilience and strong corporate governance. Together, these practices strengthen the Canadian economy by promoting sustainable growth, enhancing competitiveness, and cultivating a thriving business ecosystem. 'Exploring new avenues for the advancement of tomorrow, this year's Best Managed winners displayed courage, resourcefulness, and creativity,' said Lorrie King, Partner, Deloitte Private and Co-Leader, Canada's Best Managed Companies program. 'We're extremely proud to highlight the impressive achievements of companies such as Adastra in a rapidly evolving business world. Their exceptional accomplishments leave you feeling inspired, celebrated, and connected.' About Canada's Best Managed Companies Canada's Best Managed Companies continues to be the mark of excellence for private Canadian-owned and managed companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices. The awards are granted on four levels: 1) Canada's Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year; 2) Canada's Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review; 3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years; 4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more. Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit About Adastra For over two decades, Adastra has transformed businesses into digital leaders, helping global organizations innovate, achieve operational excellence, and create unforgettable customer experiences, all with the power of their data. At the forefront of Artificial Intelligence, Data, Cloud, Digital and Governance services, Adastra delivers solutions enabling leading organizations to gain more value from their data, connecting them to their customers – and their customers to the world.
National Post
01-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Adastra Named AWS Data Foundation Partner, Helping Organizations Ready Their Data for Generative AI
Article content TORONTO — Adastra Group (also known as Adastra Corporation), a global leader in data analytics and artificial intelligence, is proud to announce it has become an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Foundation partner, based on powering successful generative AI deployments with a robust data foundation. Article content Article content This milestone validates Adastra's commitment to leveraging its deep expertise in AWS services to deliver custom solutions that transform data into valuable, actionable insights. Article content 'As generative AI continues to evolve, its potential to speed up time-consuming processes such as data analysis and chatbot customer support becomes increasingly apparent,' says Katya Dunets, Head of AWS North American Presales, Adastra. 'However, your generative AI results are only as good as your data.' Article content Adastra recognizes that harnessing this potential requires a robust data foundation capable of ingesting diverse data sources and supporting iterative model refinement. Article content Adastra meets organizations where they are on their data journey. Adastra's holistic approach to generative AI implementation encompasses six critical steps: ideate, strategize, prototype, modernize and build, productionize, optimize and scale. Each phase is designed to ensure alignment with business objectives, validate technological choices, deliver minimum viable products, and establish a scalable, high-performance data foundation. Article content Why Choose Adastra for Generative AI Solutions Deployed on AWS? Article content Adastra is an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner and globally recognized leader in data management and AI innovation. With over 25 years of expertise and over 200 AWS-certified experts, we safeguard your critical data through deploying solutions on private AWS instances. We offer unparalleled scalability to meet dynamic business needs and deliver custom solutions tailored to your unique challenges, including ongoing support and maintenance. Our ability to quickly implement adaptable offerings lets you see immediate benefits from generative AI, supported by our extensive data management experience. This commitment to excellence and innovation has earned Adastra two AWS Partner Awards for Data and Analytics Consulting Partner of the Year (Global) and Innovation Partner of the Year (EMEA). Article content No matter where your organization stands on its AI journey, our AI Days are designed to accelerate your understanding and adoption of artificial intelligence built on AWS. Our workshops are dedicated to educating teams on AI concepts, identifying high value use cases, and crafting a roadmap for AI adoption that aligns with business goals. Participants have a chance to engage with AWS-certified AI experts in hands-on sessions to demystify AI technologies, prioritize initiatives, and explore AWS services like Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio and Amazon DataZone. By the end of the experience, you'll have a clear vision of your organization's AI potential, a portfolio of AI use cases, and a customized adoption roadmap. Article content For over two decades, we have transformed businesses into digital leaders, helping global organizations innovate, achieve operational excellence, and create unforgettable customer experiences, all with the power of their data. Article content At the forefront of artificial intelligence, data, cloud, digital and governance services, Adastra delivers solutions to enterprises to leverage data they can manage and trust, connecting them to their customers – and their customers to the world. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
