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As AI models improve, the infrastructure supporting them also needs to evolve. From the NYSE, Gradial CEO Doug Tallmadge shares what’s next for the company: rethinking the data layer and legacy technology underpinning enterprise marketing so agents can move beyond manual workflows and execute at the “speed of thought.” Gradial is a 2026 IA40 winner, recognized as one of the top private companies building with and enabling the AI applications that will shape our future. Explore the full IA40 list now available at: www.ia40.com/the-list