Eightfold AI Showcased at Texas Department of Information Resources' Innovation Lab for Exploring Emerging Technologies

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Eightfold AI today announced that the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) will host the company's technology in its Innovation Lab. DIR's Innovation Lab serves as a secure and controlled environment where Texas officials and staff from all state agencies, higher education institutions, and local government entities can explore, demo, and utilize emerging technology in a no-risk environment before engaging in the procurement process.

Eightfold uses agentic AI to provide any organization the ability to match and hire the best possible job candidates, manage internal talent more effectively, reduce costly attrition and hiring expenses, and enhance workforce quality.

Integrating with existing Human Capital Management (HCM) systems within the state, Eightfold AI enables agentic AI-driven talent acquisition and management strategy. Additionally, Eightfold AI enhances the candidate matching experience and helps ensure alignment between talent and open positions across Texas.

"The DIR team has been tasked with leveraging the world's most powerful technology to solve critical challenges, including hiring top talent into government positions. Eightfold has a long history of success in this area, and we're looking forward to showcasing the value and opportunity we can create for the people of Texas," said Chano Fernandez, Co-CEO at Eightfold AI.

Eightfold AI currently serves the U.S. Department of Defense, the State of New York, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and numerous other public sector agencies, enhancing their hiring and talent management capabilities to strengthen mission readiness. This partnership with DIR further reinforces Eightfold AI's commitment to bringing innovative technology solutions to the public sector, making a significant impact on workforce development and community engagement.

Eightfold is proud to champion AI compliance and regulation at every opportunity.

Texas government employees looking to explore emerging technology in the DIR Innovation Lab can email [email protected].

About DIR

DIR's mission is to serve the Texas government by leading the state's technology strategy, protecting state technology infrastructure, and offering innovative and cost-effective solutions for all levels of government. Find out more about DIR on the agency's website.

About Eightfold AI

Eightfold AI's market-leading Talent Intelligence Platform™ helps organizations retain top performers, upskill and reskill their workforce, and recruit talent efficiently. Eightfold's patented deep learning artificial intelligence platform is available in more than 155 countries and 24 languages, enabling cutting-edge enterprises to transform their talent into a competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.eightfold.ai.

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