CRANBURY, N.J., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Businesses have shifted their focus from artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation to execution. The goal is no longer to simply implement the latest AI tool, but to generate measurable business outcomes and a lasting return on investment. Recognizing that many organizations have strong ideas but lack the resources or expertise to bring them to life, Integris, a leader in AI and IT managed services, launched its inaugural $100,000 AI Investment Fund to help customers transform promising AI concepts into real-world business solutions. Today, the company announced the five Integris customers selected to receive funding and implementation support.
Rather than rewarding the biggest AI ambitions, the fund was created around a different belief: meaningful AI transformation doesn't begin with a massive technology investment; it begins with identifying the right business problem to solve.
“The conversation around AI has matured,” said Brian Luckey, CIO of Integris. “Businesses are no longer asking whether they should adopt AI, they're asking how to generate meaningful business value from it. These are the organizations solving specific business challenges with clear objectives and building from there. We created this fund to help our customers take that first step with confidence.”
Each of the five selected recipients will receive up to $20,000 in AI strategy, consulting, solution development and implementation services from Integris to bring its proposed AI initiative to fruition.
The 2026 Integris AI Investment Fund recipients are:
- Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
- Girl Scouts of Orange County
- Landmark Companies
- Ferry County Public Hospital
- Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
This initiative reflects a broader evolution taking place across the managed services industry. AI adoption continues to accelerate and organizations increasingly need guidance that extends beyond technology implementation. For managed services providers (MSPs), this means maturing beyond traditional IT support into long-term strategic advisors that help customers gain measurable returns from AI investments.
The Integris AI Investment Fund was launched to demonstrate what that partnership looks like in practice. Customers were invited to submit AI concepts addressing real business challenges, with the selected organizations now working alongside Integris to bring those ideas to life. What differentiates the Integris AI Investment Fund is that recipients gain more than implementation support. As one of the first managed service providers to achieve ISO/IEC 42001 certification, the international standard for AI management systems, Integris provides a framework for secure, governed and measurable AI adoption.
“We value our longstanding partnership with Integris,” said Brenda Zamzow, chief financial and administrative officer of Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, “and this grant enables a deepening of the relationship as we carefully consider AI solutions to better serve our members, staff and partners.”
Beyond supporting the selected organizations, the AI Investment Fund is designed to showcase practical, repeatable approaches to AI adoption. By investing in customer-led initiatives, Integris aims to demonstrate that the most successful AI programs start with a clear business objective, incorporate strong governance and deliver measurable, lasting value for the organizations they serve.
To learn more about the Integris AI Investment Fund and the recipients’ projects, visit: https://integrisit.com/lp/ai-investment-fund/.
About Integris
Integris is an international leader in managed AI and IT services, helping small to midsize businesses securely adopt and scale modern technologies to drive digital maturity. We go beyond traditional IT management by delivering strategic roadmaps that optimize operations, strengthen security and compliance, and enable real-world AI adoption that drives measurable business impact. Our goal is to transform each organization into a smarter, more efficient digital powerhouse. By aligning infrastructure, data, and governance, we help organizations translate technology adoption into measurable operational impact. Regularly featured on the Inc. 5000 list, Integris is backed by the private equity arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). Learn more at www.integrisit.com.
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