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Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents
Software-as-a-Service

Pinecone launches Nexus knowledge engine for AI agents

It promises lower token costs, faster responses and tighter control of sensitive data as firms push agents into production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Global CIOs rush to invest in AI agents, study finds
Data Protection

Global CIOs rush to invest in AI agents, study finds

Governance gaps are widening as 60% of CIOs plan AI agent investment within 12 months, a survey of 1,000 leaders found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Unit4 wins public sector deals as demand for cloud grows
Software-as-a-Service

Unit4 wins public sector deals as demand for cloud grows

Tight budgets and ageing back-office systems are driving more public bodies to cloud software, as Unit4 adds new customers across Europe and North America.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
SAP Concur launches AI tools for travel & expenses
Software-as-a-Service

SAP Concur launches AI tools for travel & expenses

Finance teams could cut manual work and tighten oversight as SAP Concur rolls out AI tools for approvals, cards and meeting planning.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Software-as-a-Service

Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments

Rising fulfilment complexity is pushing manufacturers and retailers towards AI tools that can route stock, orders and delivery promises more effectively.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand
Data Protection

Hitachi Vantara posts 12% revenue growth on AI demand

Rising AI infrastructure spending lifted storage sales 45% at the Hitachi unit, helping offset complexity worries for corporate IT teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study
Digital Transformation

CrowdStrike named leader in IDC MarketScape MDR study

Enterprises under pressure to speed incident response are shifting to AI-led managed security services as CrowdStrike tops IDC's latest MDR assessment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
Supply Chain

Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings

Supply chain leaders are under pressure as Blue Yonder's survey finds sustainability slipping down priorities despite mounting climate and inflation risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform
Software-as-a-Service

Kyndryl launches agentic modernisation service platform

Pressure to modernise legacy systems is mounting as Kyndryl says most executives see AI adoption outpacing their firms' ability to adapt.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
SAP Concur adds AI tools with Amex GBT partnership
Robotics

SAP Concur adds AI tools with Amex GBT partnership

It aims to cut manual work for travel and finance teams as new dashboards, approval tools and disruption alerts roll out in stages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Skillsoft launches AI Coach to widen workplace access
Software-as-a-Service

Skillsoft launches AI Coach to widen workplace access

Broader coaching access could help employers turn training into day-to-day performance as Skillsoft trials the tool with selected customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Ricoh named Leader in IDC laser printer assessment
Fleet Management

Ricoh named Leader in IDC laser printer assessment

The recognition may strengthen Ricoh's pitch to print buyers weighing reliability, energy use and support as they replace or expand fleets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks
Digital Transformation

Cato launches AI threat prevention for cyber attacks

AI-assisted attacks can now progress in hours, prompting Cato to offer autonomous defences that predict and block likely intrusion paths first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Financial firms face rising AI cyber risk, survey says
Data Protection

Financial firms face rising AI cyber risk, survey says

A survey found 98% of breached firms suffered material damage as AI-driven attacks and visibility gaps strain defences.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Tricentis acquires Tabnine to boost AI quality context
Private Cloud

Tricentis acquires Tabnine to boost AI quality context

The deal aims to help enterprise AI testing tools judge software changes more reliably across complex systems and dependencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Contrast launches CVE Shield to block exploit attacks
Application Security

Contrast launches CVE Shield to block exploit attacks

The tool aims to give security teams breathing room as AI systems can now churn out working exploits faster than patch cycles can react.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Check Point launches AI Network Firewall in R82.20
Data Protection

Check Point launches AI Network Firewall in R82.20

It aims to close a security gap as firms grapple with prompt injection and shadow AI across existing firewall estates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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