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U.S. regulators escalate crackdown on tech firms favouring foreign workers over Americans
By News RoomThe Justice Department’s lawsuit against Cloudera signals intensified scrutiny of employment practices favouring temporary foreign workers, with broader implications for tech companies navigating compliance amid an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment. The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on technology employers that sponsor foreign workers, with the latest case against Cloudera…
Versent’s new agreement with AWS signals a shift towards programmable networks and agentic AI, aiming to revolutionise mid-market enterprise services with rapid application assessment and modernisation tools amidst the evolving network landscape. Versent has deepened its long-running relationship with Amazon Web Services through a five-year agreement aimed at bringing…
In response to recent outages and wartime threats, South Korea is considering innovative data storage solutions, including cross-border backups and modular centres, to enhance resilience and protect critical public information. The recent spate of cloud outages and wartime disruptions has sharpened debate in South Korea over where critical public data…
MediaTek’s new AI research centre harnesses innovative cooling and scaling for edge computing
By News RoomMediaTek has launched a cutting-edge AI research and development data centre in Miaoli County, featuring advanced NVIDIA hardware, immersion cooling, and sustainable energy solutions, signalling a significant push into high-performance and edge AI computing. MediaTek has opened a new research and development data centre in Tongluo Science Park, Miaoli…
Exploit kits expand in 2026 Q1 with new payloads for Office, Windows, and Linux vulnerabilities
By News RoomSecurity researchers observe a broadening of exploit kit activity in early 2026, with fresh payloads targeting Microsoft Office, Windows, and Linux, amidst rising vulnerabilities and AI-driven threat detection challenges. Security researchers say exploit kits aimed at ordinary user systems broadened again in the first quarter of 2026, with fresh payloads…
Critical Palo Alto firewall zero-day sparks accelerated patching amid rising supply chain and API abuse attacks
By News RoomPalo Alto Networks warns of a critical zero-day flaw affecting its firewalls, as attackers rapidly exploit vulnerabilities, supply chain malware spreads, and API abuse increases, forcing a shift towards faster security responses and proactive monitoring. Palo Alto Networks has warned customers about a critical zero-day in its PAN-OS firewall software,…
As delays in implementation emerge, financial firms face ongoing pressure to enhance traceability, documentation, and auditability of their AI-driven communication monitoring systems to meet strict EU regulatory standards. For compliance teams at EU-regulated financial firms, the latest talk of delay around the AI Act may feel like breathing space.…
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OutSystems launches Agent Workbench to accelerate enterprise AI automation and governance
By News RoomOutSystems has announced the global availability of its Agent Workbench platform, designed to simplify AI agent creation and deployment across organisations, enhancing operational efficiency, security, and scalability amid rising demand for intelligent automation. OutSystems has announced the general availability of its Agent Workbench platform, a significant development aimed at empowering…
OpenAI’s strategic pivot sparks market upheaval as SaaS incumbents brace for AI-native disruption
By News RoomOpenAI’s launch of AI-powered applications directly competing with established CRM and marketing platforms has triggered a sharp decline in SaaS stocks, prompting industry giants like HubSpot and Salesforce to accelerate their AI strategies amidst a rapidly evolving technological landscape.HubSpot (NYSE: HUBS) experienced a notable stock decline of approximately 7% to…
Leading enterprises are adopting AI-powered data platforms to transform complex supply chains into agile, predictive systems, boosting resilience and competitiveness amid global disruptions. In today’s interconnected and highly volatile global economy, supply chains have become both more complex and indispensable to business success across diverse sectors such as retail, manufacturing,…
Deepak Gupta, EVP at Volante Technologies, leads the charge in transforming global payments infrastructure with cloud-native solutions, as the sector accelerates towards real-time, AI-driven innovations and legacy system modernisation. Deepak Gupta, Executive Vice President of Engineering, Product, and Services at Volante Technologies, plays a crucial role in steering the company’s…
As agentic AI promises to revolutionise business operations, no-code platforms are emerging as the crucial enabler, reducing complexity and speeding up deployment across sectors. This shift not only democratises AI adoption but also addresses longstanding enterprise challenges, ushering in a new era of autonomous workflows. Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to…
Emerging AI technology is transforming how cleaning businesses manage after-hours calls, outperforming voicemail and call centres in efficiency, scalability, and customer experience to boost bookings and revenue. In the competitive cleaning services industry, where leads are often urgent and highly time-sensitive, the ability to capture and convert after-hours calls is…
Customer experience automation (CXA) is revolutionising SaaS businesses by enhancing engagement through AI-driven tools, boosting operational efficiency, and delivering personalised, 24/7 support at scale. Customer experience automation (CXA) is transforming how SaaS businesses engage with their customers by accelerating interactions and delivering highly personalized service. By harnessing technologies such as…
Mistral AI aims to transform Industry 4.0 with strategic Stellantis partnership and €1.7bn funding
By News RoomParis-based startup Mistral AI is expanding its influence in Industry 4.0 through a landmark deal with Stellantis, backed by €1.7 billion in funding and a strategic partnership with ASML, signalling a shift towards customised, enterprise-focused AI solutions in manufacturing. Paris-based startup Mistral AI is accelerating its push into Industry 4.0…
ServiceNow’s AI Experience transforms enterprise workflows with unified, multimodal AI platform
By News RoomServiceNow launches AI Experience, a pioneering platform that integrates voice, text, images, and web interactions to revolutionise enterprise operations, improve productivity, and enhance customer engagement. ServiceNow has unveiled AI Experience, a transformative AI platform designed to unify people, data, and workflows into a seamless, conversational interface tailored for enterprise use.…
Databricks accelerates growth with new acquisitions to enhance AI and database offerings
By News RoomFollowing a $22 billion funding spree, Databricks expands its AI and database ecosystem through key acquisitions, including Mooncake Labs and Neon, to streamline data management and AI integration at scale. Databricks, flush with nearly $22 billion raised in funding rounds including a landmark $10 billion round in December 2024, has…
As advancements in speech recognition and large language models accelerate, verticalised voice AI is emerging as the key to transforming regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and logistics—delivering automation, compliance, and competitive advantage beyond traditional transcription tools. Every decade or so, a new technological interface emerges that revolutionises not only how…
Advancements in agentic AI are reshaping supply chain operations by enabling autonomous decision-making supported by human oversight, promising increased efficiency, resilience, and customisation across global logistics networks. Imagine onboarding a new intern enthusiastic but inexperienced in supply chain operations. This scenario increasingly resembles the integration of agentic artificial intelligence (AI)…
