Cactus Communications (CACTUS), a leading technology company specializing in AI and expert solutions for the scholarly publishing ecosystem, continues to set benchmarks in innovation with its cutting-edge AI products and solutions, empowering researchers, institutions, and publishers worldwide. By seamlessly combining human expertise with advanced AI technology, CACTUS is transforming the way scientific research is conducted, communicated, and applied.
In recognition of his visionary leadership and contributions to AI innovation, Nishchay Shah, Group CTO and EVP, Products and AI at Cactus Communications, has been named one of the ET Edge Top 50 AI Power Players 2025. Nishchay has been focused on shaping CACTUS’ AI strategy, leading the development of breakthrough solutions such as Paperpal that are redefining the future of scholarly communication.
Commenting on the recognition, Nishchay Shah said, “Being recognized among the ET Edge Top 50 AI Power Players is an honor. At CACTUS, we are committed to leveraging AI and human expertise to empower researchers and accelerate the impact of science globally. This recognition reflects the enthusiasm of our teams in pushing the boundaries of innovation and developing AI products and solutions that transform the research ecosystem.”
The felicitation ceremony took place on September 30, 2025, in Mumbai, collocated with the Second Edition of the ET Edge AI Summit & Awards 2025, gathering leading innovators and decision-makers from the AI and technology sectors.
CACTUS’ suite of AI-powered tools includes:
- Paperpal: an AI academic writing and research assistance platform;
- R Discovery: an AI-led literature search and research syenthesis platform;
- Mind the Graph: an AI-powered scientific design tool; and
- Global Journal Database: a state of the art journal finder and submission support platform.
In addition, CACTUS has built AI solutions playground for developers and product innovators to build and scale enterprise solutions across academia and life sciences, reinforcing its position as a leader in AI innovation for research and scholarly communication.
