Zirous

10/02/2026

Join us in celebrating Mike McDermott! 🎉

After more than 25 years of dedicated service and leadership at Zirous, Mike is retiring. We’d love for colleagues, clients, friends and members of the Zirous community to join us as we celebrate his incredible career and wish him well in his next chapter.

📩 Please RSVP by October 9th by emailing [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

09/30/2026

🎉 Zirous has once again been named an Iowa Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from employee feedback. We’re grateful for the people who make Zirous what it is and continue to build our culture every day.

Learn more about the recognition: https://bit.ly/4hoIeEM

09/24/2026

Thinking about using AI agents in your business? The right starting point is a clear goal and an understanding of how the work gets done today.

Our new blog shares five steps for turning an idea into a focused pilot, with a field service example to show the process in action.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4z0IboB

Explore five strategic considerations for implementing AI agents for business, from choosing a use case to designing a controlled first pilot.

09/10/2026

We’re excited to share that Zirous has advanced to the Select tier within the Snowflake Partner Network! ❄️

This milestone reflects our team's growing Snowflake expertise and our continued commitment to helping organizations modernize their data, improve analytics, and build stronger foundations for AI.

Read more about the milestone and how we're helping businesses move their data strategies forward: https://www.zirous.com/insights/zirous-advances-to-snowflake-select-tier-to-support-data-modernization/

09/09/2026

For more than 25 years, Mike McDermott’s leadership has helped make Zirous what it is today.

From growing our team from approximately 17 employees to 120 to expanding our capabilities, entering new markets, and building lasting relationships with our clients, Mike’s impact on Zirous is immeasurable. We are incredibly thankful for his vision, dedication, and commitment to our people and our company.

As Mike prepares to retire as CEO on October 21st, we’re celebrating everything he has accomplished and the strong foundation he leaves behind.

Thank you, Mike, for more than 25 years of leadership and for the lasting impact you have made on Zirous. We are deeply grateful for everything you have done.

Read the full announcement: https://www.zirous.com/insights/zirous-celebrates-mike-mcdermotts-25-year-legacy-as-ceo/

07/30/2026

Happy National Intern Day!

We're celebrating our AI Engineer Interns, Shashank and Ryan, and the impact they've made at Zirous and VAEZR Studio.

From exploring emerging AI technologies to contributing to real projects and becoming part of our team culture, they've embraced every opportunity to learn and grow. It's been great having them on the team, and we're thankful for everything they've accomplished.

Thanks for being part of Zirous, Shashank and Ryan!

07/07/2026

We're excited to share an important milestone for VAEZR Studio, a division of Zirous!

Applied Art & Technology is now officially integrated into the VAEZR Studio brand. The unified brand now offers a comprehensive portfolio of services, including experiential training, video production, event production, immersive experiences, and more.

Read the full announcement: https://bit.ly/4aEAv1x

07/02/2026

Thinking about implementing AI in your organization?

Not every AI project has the same requirements. Some need strict accuracy and oversight, while others benefit from creativity and flexibility. Understanding your priorities before you begin can help you build an AI solution that delivers better results.

In this blog, we break down six key priorities every organization should consider before implementing AI, from accuracy and explainability to data readiness and time to value.

Read the blog to learn more: https://bit.ly/444m7vM

Understand the complexities in building an AI system tailored for customer success. Balance policy adherence and empathetic responses.

07/01/2026

New fiscal year. New goals. New opportunities.

Here's to another year of innovation, collaboration, and helping our clients succeed.

06/30/2026

Great people. Great food. Great competition. 🎉

We had a blast celebrating an incredible fiscal year at Smash Park! Thanks to our amazing team for making this past year one to remember. Here's to another great year ahead!