Nintex updates platform to deliver on-premises AI. April 29, 2026 Nintex has added a new built-in AI engine into the latest version of its on-premises business orchestration platform. The update also includes out-of-the-box AI Actions and an updated identity provider setup and synchronisation. The release of Nintex K2 (5.9.1) also includes accessibility improvements for organisations working in complex, regulated environments. Niranjan Vijayaragavan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Nintex, commented, "Organizations have been under pressure to adopt AI, but for many, especially in regulated environments, the barrier hasn't been interest, it's been how to apply it responsibly. K2 (5.9.1) is our first step in bringing AI directly into the platform in a way that fits how our customers operate today. "By keeping AI within the boundaries they already trust, we're giving teams a practical entry point to start using AI in workflows where it adds value without disrupting the control and governance their processes depend on." Nintex K2 (5.9.1) is available now to existing customers through standard upgrade processes. The access release documentation, technical specifications, and upgrade guidance are available through the Nintex Community portal. To learn more about the latest release, Nintex is hosting a webinar at 0900 AEST, 0900 BST and 0900 PST on April 29th. Registration is here. The webinar may be available on demand, but this is not clear. Nintex solves AI data sovereignty issues. AI is often seen as cloud-dependent. The challenge with running AI in the cloud is that corporate data is often transferred externally, and processes are located outside the boundaries of regulated environments. Nintex has solved this challenge by deploying an on-premises AI capability. The latest release of K2 includes a locally hosted AI engine that enables organisations to deliver intelligent automation without relying on external APIs or cloud services. Details of the AI engine's potential capabilities are unclear. However, in this first iteration, Nintex indicate that organisations will be able to embed AI directly into forms and workflows. Specifically, the AI will include: * Sentiment analysis and severity scoring * AI-powered routing decisions * AI-powered prioritisation It will be interesting to see what the limits of these capabilities are and how Nintex enhances the platform. It has also not indicated whether any further compute power is required to deliver these features at scale. Nintex intends to introduce AI capabilities to on-premises instances incrementally, without disrupting existing systems. Details on how organisations can take advantage of these changes are unclear, but Nintex suggests a simple process. One that enables organisations to implement AI whilst maintaining full visibility, explainability and control over any automated decision. Simplified identity federation. The release also brings an automated onboarding for OIDC-compatible identity providers. The update is powered by a new Sync engine that enables administrators to quickly add, edit, and remove identify providers. They can turn synchronisation on or off with identity providers for K2. Users can also view the history of those activations. A new OpenID Connect Configuration Wizard enables admins to register identity providers and tag them with the relevant workflows in K2. With a simplified setup and administration, organisations can better manage user access across their organisations without manually duplicating rights in the K2 platform. Enhanced accessibility and usability. This release of Nintex K2 further enhances accessibility, building on the enhancements delivered in 5.9. In 5.9, Nintex added: * Visual Labels for Screen Reader Tools * Selected and Unselected State Announcements * Screen Reader Navigation Improvements * Popup and Frame Title Announcements * Link Text Accessibility Enhancements * Item View Table and Table Control Enhancements The 5.9.1 release adds further updates to forms, further aligning with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): * Updates to contrast on forms * Improved zoom behaviour on forms * Updates focus states There are also improvements to the workflow designer, including a new high-contrast style profile and greater control, including optional auto-save behaviour. These changes improve usability for both end users and developers. Enterprise times: what does this mean. For on-premises, highly regulated customers who are jealous of the AI capabilities available in the cloud, Nintex is delivering the promise of AI on-premises. It will mean that where data sovereignty is non-negotiable, organisations can access AI without connecting to systems outside their organisation. What will be interesting to see is Nintex's AI roadmap for this release. How far can Nintex take its AI capabilities? More importantly, what is the impact, or rather, what compute power is required by the AI that it is deploying? It should also be noted that this is not Agentic AI, nor is Nintex talking about LLM technology. It will be interesting to look under the hood at exactly what the On-premises version is capable of in the future. For now, though, Nintex offers capabilities that many regulated industries would have, but that are beyond their reach. The update takes the Nintex business orchestration platform to a new level. Is this the first step on a long staircase, or will this be a limited journey? It will be interesting to see whether Nintex considers partnering with a hardware vendor to deliver a more comprehensive AI-powered platform for on-premises customers, taking advantage of the cloud AI features they have already developed.

Nintex has unveiled Nintex Agent Designer and Nintex Orchestration, new agentic AI and business orchestration capabilities now available to select customers. The platform enables organisations to design and orchestrate AI agents alongside people, workflows and core systems within a unified framework. The solution supports both deterministic and agentic approaches, allowing AI agents to operate where judgement is required whilst maintaining structured controls for high-stakes transactions. Agent Designer enables teams to build adaptive AI agents that can plan multi-step actions, retrieve contextual information and escalate to humans when needed. Nintex Orchestration supports modular workflow phases that can advance, repeat or reroute based on real-time context. Over 7,000 organisations across 100 countries currently use Nintex's platform. The new capabilities are available in beta to select customers.

Nintex debuts new updates to enhance customization and accessibility for Nintex K2. Latest release introduces a custom control framework and strengthened integration capabilities to improve user experiences for organizations operating in regulated environments BELLEVUE, Wash.-BUSINESS WIRE- Nintex, a global leader in agentic business orchestration, today announced the release of Nintex K2 (5.9), the latest on-premises version of its business orchestration platform. The update added new customization and accessible interfaces to provide better user experiences, improved integrations to bolster connections between core business systems, and enhanced platform efficiency. Nintex K2 (5.9) is designed to help IT decision-makers and development teams maintain control, security, and compliance while optimizing complex workflows in regulated environments. "Like many global organisations, we need a tool to orchestrate complex, cross-system processes with confidence," said Nick Williams, Head of Digital Workplace, Americas at Flight Centre Travel Group. "Nintex K2 gives us the flexibility to design and control complex processes in a way that fits our business. In fact, with K2, we were able to reduce onboarding time by more than 80% while maintaining governance, security, and operational consistency." Organizations face mounting pressure to modernize and customize workflows while maintaining security and compliance As data sovereignty initiatives expand and cyber threats increase, many organizations are reassessing how and where automation is deployed. Teams are under pressure to do more with fewer resources, while ensuring workflows remain secure, compliant, accessible, and customized to all users. For organizations operating in highly regulated environments, on-premises automation platforms continue to play a critical role. "Organizations running complex business processes need automation platforms that can adapt to their specific requirements while maintaining the security and control that on-premises deployment provides," said Niranjan Vijayaragavan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Nintex. "Nintex K2 (5.9) advances those capabilities with tools that give development teams more flexibility in how they design user experiences and connect enterprise systems." New capabilities in the Nintex K2 platform Nintex K2 (5.9) introduces a custom control framework that allows organizations to build tailored form interfaces aligned to specific workflow and compliance requirements. New accessibility enhancements ensure workflow applications support users of all abilities, helping organizations meet accessibility standards and broaden workforce participation. Additional improvements strengthen integration performance and reliability for large-scale deployments, helping teams orchestrate complex processes across systems with greater efficiency. New capabilities include: * Custom user interfaces: Organizations can create, manage, and deploy purpose-built interface elements within K2's centralized platform, while maintaining standardized deployment and management processes. * Enhanced accessibility support: Applications work with assistive technologies, helping support organizations with compliance and accessibility requirements * Improved integration diagnostics: More descriptive error handling, direct file processing through service endpoints, and enhanced support for complex data relationships enable faster troubleshooting and stronger system integration. "Every day, we see organizations trying to do more with complex systems, growing volumes of data, and increasing compliance demands," said Eugene Jones, Practice Lead at AiGS. "K2 release 5.9 elevates teams with more control and better accessibility in a practical way. We're excited to help customers modernize processes and combine K2 with AI to transform operational needs into real business outcomes." Nintex is committed to innovating Nintex K2 for organizations and governments that require powerful self hosted automation solutions. More than 80% of Nintex K2 customers have been with Nintex for more than five years, reflecting sustained demand for automation solutions that provide customization, control, and platform stability. About Nintex Nintex, the possibility engine(TM), helps organizations unlock the power of agentic business orchestration by combining process intelligence, workflow orchestration, low-code development, and agentic AI to build solutions designed for their unique business challenges. Today, more than 7,000 public and private sector organizations across more than 100 countries rely on Nintex and its global partner network to supercharge business process orchestration, create purpose-built solutions, and unlock the full potential of their people. Learn more at nintex.com. Contact details: