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Upwind expands runtime protection to Windows Server VMs
Hybrid Cloud

Upwind expands runtime protection to Windows Server VMs

Upwind widens cloud runtime protection to Windows Server virtual machines, adding visibility into host activity, detections and vulnerability checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
OpenAI and PwC build finance AI agents for CFO teams
Data Analytics

OpenAI and PwC build finance AI agents for CFO teams

OpenAI and PwC partner on AI agents for finance chiefs, targeting planning, reporting and controls across core workflows.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Canada ahead of global average on password security
Data Protection

Canada ahead of global average on password security

Canada slightly outperforms the global average on password security, but Zoho warns identity gaps, third-party access and legacy systems still loom large.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
ANZ firms shift cloud workloads to private & hybrid
Private Cloud

ANZ firms shift cloud workloads to private & hybrid

ANZ businesses are shifting more cloud workloads back to private and hybrid systems as cybersecurity, compliance and AI needs reshape strategy.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications
Digital Transformation

Upgrading legacy systems: How to confidently implement modernised applications

Leaders in enterprise and public sector bodies are using AI-enabled frameworks to modernise legacy applications with less risk and stronger business value.

By Ger O’Sullivan • 6 min read • Last week
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Virtualisation

Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data

Denodo's Dominic Sartorio warns businesses accelerating artificial intelligence deployments that cloud migrations alone do not make data ready for real-time AI.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Last week
UiPath & Deloitte launch AI testing for enterprises
DevOps

UiPath & Deloitte launch AI testing for enterprises

UiPath and Deloitte add AI-driven software testing to Ascend, aiming for broader coverage, faster releases and less manual maintenance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
ServiceNow & Google Cloud widen AI agent partnership
Data Analytics

ServiceNow & Google Cloud widen AI agent partnership

ServiceNow and Google Cloud deepen AI tie-up as quarterly subscription revenue rises 19% and guidance is lifted after strong contract wins.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite
DevOps

Accessiway launches accessibility platform as EU rules bite

Accessiway rolls out live accessibility dashboard for businesses as European Accessibility Act increases pressure on retailers and digital service providers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance
Storage

Rubrik launches Google Cloud tools for AI governance

Rubrik adds Google Cloud controls for AI agents and Cloud SQL backups as enterprises race to govern autonomous systems and protect data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents

Google Cloud broadens its data platform with agent-focused tools, cross-cloud federation and new performance upgrades for enterprise users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Canada tech funding hits USD $1.5bn as Waabi soars
Cartech

Canada tech funding hits USD $1.5bn as Waabi soars

Waabi's USD $750 million round helped lift late-stage investment and kept Toronto dominant, as Canadian tech funding held up despite fewer deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption
Data Protection

Okta finds AI agent governance lags enterprise adoption

Most firms lack AI agent governance despite rapid adoption, Okta says, as EMEA businesses face rising pressure to tighten identity controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Retailers lag on AI as leaders widen performance gap
Data Analytics

Retailers lag on AI as leaders widen performance gap

Global retail study finds AI leaders outpace rivals on forecast speed and full-price sell-through, while slower planning costs sales.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
Customer Relationship Management

UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift

UK firms told to rethink productivity as AI, ERP and CRM reshape workflows, while experts warn gains depend on skills, governance and resilience.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last week
mhance appoints Andy Cowdrill as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

mhance appoints Andy Cowdrill as Chief Revenue Officer

mhance names Andy Cowdrill Chief Revenue Officer to help drive growth across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform and Data & AI.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
BAND raises USD $17 million for multi-agent AI layer
DevOps

BAND raises USD $17 million for multi-agent AI layer

BAND secures USD $17 million seed backing to build an interaction layer for multi-agent AI systems, as firms seek better oversight and interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week