News and Events

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July 10th, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Black Horse Motor Inn in Sauble Beach, Ontario

July 10th, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Black Horse Motor Inn onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Sauble Beach, Ontario. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion into Canada, as small, independently run vacation properties look to modern access solutions that simplify day-to-day operations.

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July 9th, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to The West End Montana in St. Louis, Missouri

July 9th, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce The West End Montana onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in St. Louis, Missouri. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent hotels, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for lean, owner-operated teams.

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July 1st, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Chapter SF in San Francisco, California

July 1st, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Chapter SF onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in San Francisco, California — marking devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s first-ever deployment at a hostel property. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion into the modern hospitality space, as boutique and community-style properties in dense urban markets look to reduce manual front-desk workflows without compromising the guest experience.

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June 18th, 2026

Bowery Lofts Onboards devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess in Old Montréal

June 18th, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Bowery Lofts is onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Old Montréal, Quebec. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued global expansion, as boutique properties in historic districts look to modern access solutions that complement a refined, personalized guest experience.

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June 1st, 2026

Stayable Jacksonville West Onboards devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess in Northeast Florida

June 1st, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Stayable Jacksonville West onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Jacksonville, Florida. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued growth across the US extended-stay hospitality market, as owners look to modern access solutions to support lean, efficient front-desk operations.

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May 27th, 2026

Sandman Motel Onboards devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess in Libby, Montana

May 27th, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Sandman Motel onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Libby, Montana. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent motels, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for owner-operated teams.

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May 14th 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Lake Shastina Golf Resort in Weed, California

May 14th 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Lake Shastina Golf Resort onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Weed, California. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion into destination and leisure-driven hospitality properties, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for lean, on-site teams.

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April 27th, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to The Littleton Motel in Littleton, New Hampshire

April 27th, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce The Littleton Motel onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Littleton, New Hampshire. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent motels, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for lean, on-site teams.

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April 9th, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Lander's House in North Utica, Illinois

April 9th, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Lander's House onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in North Utica, Illinois. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent hospitality properties, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for owner-operated teams.

Customer

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April 1st, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Expands to Costa Rica with IQ Luxe Onboarding SmartAccess & SmartEntertainment

April 1st, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce its expansion in Costa Rica with IQ Luxe onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess and SmartEntertainment across its Tamarindo properties. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued global expansion and the growing demand for modern, reliable hospitality infrastructure in premier vacation and investment destinations, where seamless operations and an elevated guest experience must go hand in hand.

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March 25th, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Expands to Belize as Kalimera Beach Hotel Onboards SmartEntertainment

March 25th, 2026 – This milestone marks a significant step in devicethread (now shashi.ai)’s mission to modernize the in-room guest experience, replacing legacy cable systems with a personalized, AI-driven entertainment hub that prioritizes both guest privacy and operational agility.

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Feb 23rd, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess & SmartEntertainment to The Rincon Rooms in Carpinteria, California

February 23rd, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce The Rincon Rooms onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess and SmartEntertainment across its property in Carpinteria, California. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion into California's boutique hospitality market, as intimate, design-forward properties look to modern access and entertainment solutions that support a calm, low-touch guest experience.

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Feb 7th, 2026

Stayable Davenport Onboards SmartAccess Near Disney and ChampionsGate

February 7th, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Stayable Davenport onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its 159-room property in Davenport, Florida. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued growth across the US extended-stay hospitality market, as owners look to modern access solutions to support lean, efficient front-desk operations.

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Jan 24th, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Brownsville Motel and Lodge in Northern California

January 24th, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Brownsville Motel and Lodge onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Brownsville, California. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent motels and small hospitality properties, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for owner-operated teams.

Customer

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Jan 6th, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Powers Simpler Operations at Ivey's Motor Lodge in Maine with SmartAccess

January 6th,2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Ivey's Motor Lodge onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its 50+ room property. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across the US hospitality landscape and the growing demand among independent hotels for streamlined, reliable access solutions that reduce operational strain without compromising guest experience.

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Jan 1st, 2026

LIV by Yamama Onboards devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess & SmartEntertainment at Al Nada

January 1st, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Al Nada, a LIV by Yamama property in the Sayl31 Community, onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess and SmartEntertainment in Riyadh. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued global expansion and the growing demand for modern, reliable hospitality infrastructure across the Middle East.

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Jan 1st, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Enters Saudi Arabia with LIV by Yamama's Al Aqiq - KAFD Property

January 1st, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce its entry into Saudi Arabia with Al Aqiq - KAFD, a LIV by Yamama property, onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess and SmartEntertainment in Riyadh. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued global expansion and the growing demand for modern, reliable hospitality infrastructure in fast-scaling markets across the Middle East.

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Jan 1st, 2026

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Expands with Hotel Pommier at Covered Bridge Inn in Winterset, Iowa

January 1st, 2026 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Hotel Pommier onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess at Covered Bridge Inn in Winterset, Iowa — marking the third Hotel Pommier property to deploy devicethread (now shashi.ai), following successful rollouts at the brand's Indianola and Chariton locations.

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12k 130 9k

Jan 1st, 2026

Sienna Apartments Adopts devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess Across Properties

devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce its entry into North Macedonia with Sienna Apartments onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across multiple properties.

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Dec 31st, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Safety Harbor Motel in Safety Harbor, Florida

December 31st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Safety Harbor Motel onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Safety Harbor, Florida. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent motels and small hospitality properties, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for owner-operated teams.

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Dec 30th, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Sunshine Inn in Kissimmee, Florida

December 30th,2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Sunshine Inn onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Kissimmee, Florida.

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Dec 30th, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Palm Cove Motel in Clearwater, Florida

December 30th,2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Palm Cove Motel onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Clearwater, Florida.

Partnership

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Dec 17th, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Partners with Ascentium Capital to Accelerate Smart Hospitality Adoption

December 17th, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai), announces a strategic partnership with Ascentium Capital to make modern hotel technology easier and faster to adopt through flexible financing solutions.

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12k 130 9k

Dec 1st, 2025

Stayable Kissimmee East Onboards SmartAccess Near Orlando's Attractions

December 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Stayable Kissimmee East onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its 199-room property in Kissimmee, Florida. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued growth across the US extended-stay hospitality market, as owners look to modern access solutions to support lean, efficient front-desk operations.

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Dec 1st, 2025

Stayable Lakeland Onboards devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess in Central Florida

December 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Stayable Lakeland onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its 157-room property in Lakeland, Florida. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued growth across the US extended-stay hospitality market, as owners look to modern access solutions to support lean, efficient front-desk operations.

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Dec 1st, 2025

Stayable St. Augustine Onboards devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess in Historic Florida

December 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Stayable St. Augustine onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its 142-room property in St. Augustine, Florida. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued growth across the US extended-stay hospitality market, as owners look to modern access solutions to support lean, efficient front-desk operations.

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Dec 1st, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Rides into Equestrian Hospitality with TerraNova Equestrian Center's

December 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce its entry into the equestrian hospitality space with TerraNova Equestrian Center onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess and SmartEntertainment as part of its Phase 1 rollout. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion beyond traditional hotels and into unique hospitality settings, where guest experience and operational efficiency matter just as much as they do in any resort or hotel property.

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Dec 1st, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to El Carmen Hotel in Antigua Guatemala

December 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce El Carmen Hotel onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Antigua Guatemala. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued global expansion, as boutique properties in historic destinations look to modern access solutions that simplify day-to-day operations.

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Nov 28th, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn

November 28th, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property along Highway 1 in Davenport, California. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent hotels, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for owner-operated teams.

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Nov 28th, 2025

Hillside Garden by Sienna Onboards SmartAccess in North Macedonia

November 28th, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Hillside Garden onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Skopje, North Macedonia. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across Europe, as independent hotels look to modern access solutions that simplify day-to-day operations.

Partnership

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Nov 11th, 2025

Partnering with Yanolja Cloud Solutions to Power Smarter Hotels

devicethread (now shashi.ai) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Yanolja Cloud Solutions, bringing seamless integration with eZee Hotel PMS to hotels looking to modernize operations and elevate guest experience.

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Nov 1st, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to Candlewick Inn in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

November 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Candlewick Inn onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent hotels, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for owner-operated teams.

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Nov 1st, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Brings SmartAccess to CedarWood Inn in Hendersonville, North Carolina

November 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce CedarWood Inn onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across its property in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This milestone reflects devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s continued expansion across independent hotels, where easing day-to-day operations can make a meaningful difference for owner-operated teams.

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June 1st, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Expands Stay Cal Partnership at Leland Hotel in Palo Alto

June 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Leland Hotel, a Stay Cal Hospitality property, onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess in Palo Alto, California. This marks the fourth Stay Cal property to deploy devicethread (now shashi.ai), continuing the group's portfolio-wide rollout of smart access solutions across its California hotels.

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June 1st, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Expands Stay Cal Partnership at Aristocrat Hotel in Half Moon Bay

June 1st, 2025 - devicethread (now shashi.ai) is excited to announce Aristocrat Hotel, a Stay Cal Hospitality property, onboarding devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess and SmartEntertainment in Half Moon Bay, California. This marks the third Stay Cal property to deploy devicethread (now shashi.ai), following successful rollouts at two other Stay Cal hotels, and reflects the growing portfolio-wide momentum behind devicethread (now shashi.ai)'s partnership with the group.

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May 28th, 2025

Hotel Pommier Expands devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess to Chariton, Iowa

Following the success of its SmartAccess implementation in Indianola, Hotel Pommier has now extended devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess to its second property in Chariton, Iowa. The deployment enables consistent guest access experiences across both locations, allowing management to monitor, update, and operate rooms remotely through a unified platform.

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May 25th, 2025

Hotel McCoy Adopts devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess Across Properties

Hotel McCoy, a creative hospitality brand with locations in Tucson, Pullman, and College Station, has implemented devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess to unify guest access and operational management across its portfolio.

Events

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April 30th, 2025

devicethread (now shashi.ai Experience, Insights & Key Takeaways | AAHOACON25

AAHOACON25, hosted by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), stands as hospitality’s premier event, connecting industry leaders, innovators, and influential entrepreneurs.

Customer

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Oct 17th, 2024

Hotel Pommier Onboards devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess at Its Indianola Property

Hotel Pommier, a family-run independent property in Indianola, Iowa, has adopted devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess to deliver a seamless, app-free check-in experience for its guests. The integration allows guests to access their rooms instantly via digital keys sent directly to their phones, eliminating front-desk bottlenecks and manual key handling.

Investment

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Sep 4th, 2024

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Secures Follow-On Pre-Seed Round from Z21 Ventures, Nivesha Ventures, and B2L Capital

devicethread (now shashi.ai) has closed an additional pre-seed round led by Z21 Ventures, with participation from Nivesha Ventures and B2L Capital, following continued traction with hotel chains and property management platforms.

Partnership

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April 11th, 2024

devicethread (now shashi.ai partners with Aavgo to raise the bar for 'contactless check-in' experiences

(Palo Alto) April 11, 2024 — devicethread (now shashi.ai, the leading provider of smart IoT infrastructure management for the hospitality industry has partnered with

Partnership

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April 2nd, 2024

devicethread (now shashi.ai announces strategic partnership with Cloudbeds

(Palo Alto), CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 02nd, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ - devicethread (now shashi.ai, a leading provider of smart IoT infrastructure management for the hospitality industry today announced a strategic partnership with Cloudbeds, a global leader in hospitality management software.

Investment

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Dec 31st , 2023

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Secures Strategic Pre-Seed Investment from Impact VC

devicethread (now shashi.ai) has raised a strategic pre-seed investment from Impact VC, reinforcing its vision to engineer the next generation of intelligent hospitality infrastructure. The funding supports the company’s continued growth in product innovation, market expansion, and its mission to make connected, sustainable hospitality technology universally accessible.

Customer

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Nov 5th, 2023

Stay Cal Onboards devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess at The Row and Catrina Properties

November 5th, 2023 - Stay Cal, a California-based hospitality group known for its design-forward properties, has onboarded devicethread (now shashi.ai) SmartAccess across two of its flagship locations — The Row Hotel and Catrina Hotel.

Product

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Sep 11th, 2023

SmartCloud by devicethread (now shashi.ai) Becomes Fully Operational

devicethread (now shashi.ai) has officially launched SmartCloud, its unified AI-powered platform that connects access, energy, and entertainment systems across hospitality environments — marking the next milestone in a journey that began over two years ago.

Investment

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Oct 11th, 2022

devicethread (now shashi.ai) Raises Pre-Seed Funding Led by Techne and TopShelf Equity Funds

devicethread (now shashi.ai) has announced the successful close of its Pre-Seed funding round, led by Techne Infiniti Ventures and TopShelf Equity Funds LLC, with participation from Virinci Real Ventures, LLC and Niche Investing LLC.

Investment

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April 5th, 2022

devicethread (now shashi.ai) is Incubated Under Techne Infiniti Ventures

devicethread (now shashi.ai), a smart hospitality technology company redefining access, entertainment, and energy experiences for hotels, has been officially incubated under Techne Infiniti Ventures, a platform supporting visionary startups building the next generation of connected infrastructure technologies.