VergeIO has introduced VergeOS 26, featuring VergeIQ—a groundbreaking flat-rate AI model that eliminates per-token and subscription-based cloud fees by integrating GPU pooling and clustering directly into the infrastructure. This release also enhances data protection with immutable snapshots that cannot be altered or deleted outside retention policies. To support VMware users seeking modernization, VergeOS 26 delivers an improved GUI, policy-based resource tagging, and automated alerting integrations with ServiceNow, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.