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Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software
Digital Transformation

Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software

The ranking could help Google win enterprise AI contracts as buyers demand secure, governed tools rather than standalone chatbots.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Google Cloud expands Claude support on Agent Platform
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud expands Claude support on Agent Platform

The update gives enterprises managed access to Anthropic's models with built-in failover, data residency and compliance controls for production AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Cloudera, VAST Data team up to tackle AI bottlenecks
Private Cloud

Cloudera, VAST Data team up to tackle AI bottlenecks

Enterprises could see better GPU use as the partnership aims to cut data delays that slow AI training, inference and analytics.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Software-as-a-Service

Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle

Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday
Leaseweb wins top Broadcom VMware cloud partner status
Virtualisation

Leaseweb wins top Broadcom VMware cloud partner status

Customers seeking tighter data control may favour Leaseweb's new Pinnacle status, which widens its managed VMware services across three regions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Amazon SQS marks 20 years with new AI & scaling tools
DevOps

Amazon SQS marks 20 years with new AI & scaling tools

Developers are using the queue to smooth AI traffic and protect services from spikes, as AWS adds higher throughput, security and recovery tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops
Software-as-a-Service

AWS Builder Centre expands with free sandbox workshops

Free workshop sandboxes should make it easier for developers to try AWS training without a personal account, credit card or cleanup.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
New Relic names Hein Hellemons Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

New Relic names Hein Hellemons Chief Revenue Officer

As AI adoption lifts demand for observability tools, New Relic is betting on a veteran sales leader to expand its reach with large customers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
CIQ expands Ascender Pro with automated remediation tools
DevOps

CIQ expands Ascender Pro with automated remediation tools

Automation teams can now fix routine server faults without manual intervention as CIQ adds detection and remediation to Ascender Pro.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Keeper Security hits USD $225 million ARR on AI identity
Software-as-a-Service

Keeper Security hits USD $225 million ARR on AI identity

Growing demand for unified controls over human and machine credentials has lifted the cyber security group past USD $225 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Most AI cloud vulnerabilities remain unpatched, Orca says
Data Protection

Most AI cloud vulnerabilities remain unpatched, Orca says

Most fixable flaws in live AI cloud systems are still exposed, with Orca finding 99.9% remain unpatched across major platforms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

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The real cost of build vs. buy for agentic AI in regulated banking
Storage

The real cost of build vs. buy for agentic AI in regulated banking

Banks risk repeating DevOps sprawl as DIY agentic AI pushes build costs above USD $1.4 million and delays production by up to 18 months.

By Bryan Ross • 6 min read • Yesterday
AWS helps NASA beam live 4K Moon video to millions
Space Technologies

AWS helps NASA beam live 4K Moon video to millions

Millions watched because NASA used laser links and AWS cloud tools to push live 4K footage from Orion around the Moon.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Europe's communications market is fragmenting - and that's exactly the opportunity
Unified Communications

Europe's communications market is fragmenting - and that's exactly the opportunity

Uneven fibre rollouts and rising AI risks are pushing enterprises to seek partners that can stitch together local needs across Europe.

By Dave Macfarlane • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth
Digital Transformation

Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth

The new Bangalore base will bolster hiring and product development as the fintech group expands engineering, AI and cybersecurity work globally.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth
Software-as-a-Service

Equiti opens Bangalore technology hub for global growth

The Dubai-based group is tapping India's engineering talent to deepen support for client platforms, AI and cyber security worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Biza wins four CDR lenders & adds three executives
Software-as-a-Service

Biza wins four CDR lenders & adds three executives

Its early lead in Australia's Consumer Data Right non-bank lending rollout now spans more than half of the first wave of lenders, while adding three executives.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Rackspace & Palantir launch sovereign AI framework
Private Cloud

Rackspace & Palantir launch sovereign AI framework

Regulated industries may get a safer route to production AI as the tie-up offers tighter control over data, governance and deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week