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EDB tops new ranking of commercial Postgres backers

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EDB crowns itself top commercial Postgres backer in new vitality index, as cloud and data giants ramp up investment in the database.
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Global CISO Council launched to steer AI governance

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EC-Council launches the Global CISO Council to unify AI governance, tech risk oversight and regulatory response for senior security leaders.
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MIND unveils Autonomous DLP Analyst to cut alert noise

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MIND launches Autonomous DLP Analyst to automate classification and investigation, cutting noisy alerts and easing data security workloads.
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DNSFilter adds DNS PreCheck to protect roaming staff

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DNSFilter unveils DNS PreCheck to keep DNS security intact for roaming staff, blocking malicious domains across shifting Wi-Fi networks.
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Sweep wins cybersecurity firms for Salesforce control

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Sweep lands SailPoint, Wiz, Vanta and Varonis as security vendors seek tighter control and audit-ready visibility over Salesforce sprawl.
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Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud

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Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.
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AI agents drive surge in cyber threats & extortion

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AI agents are fuelling a new wave of cyber risk, as criminals weaponise automation to speed up ransomware and sharpen extortion tactics.
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Qualtrics named Leader in 2026 Gartner VoC Quadrant

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Qualtrics again tops Gartner's 2026 Voice of the Customer rankings, leading on execution, vision and AI-driven experience agents.
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MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year

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ServiceNow names Porsche-owned consultancy MHP Automotive Partner of the Year, citing AI-powered workflows and measurable business results.
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Zero Networks unveils real-time Network Map 2.0 tool

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Zero Networks has launched Network Map 2.0, a real-time 'living map' to visualise hybrid networks and tighten microsegmentation security.
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Tenable appoints Dino DiMarino to drive AI security growth

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Tenable appoints veteran cybersecurity sales leader Dino DiMarino as chief revenue officer to drive global growth in exposure and AI risk.
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ThoughtSpot unveils Spotter Semantics AI-native layer

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ThoughtSpot debuts Spotter Semantics, an AI-native semantic layer to give analytics agents consistent, governed answers to data questions.
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8x8 launches Engage globally to extend customer CX

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8x8 rolls out Engage globally, arming frontline and specialist teams with contact centre-grade tools to unify customer experience.
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Fairview selects Workday to modernise HR, finance, supply

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Fairview selects Workday to overhaul HR, finance and supply chain in a multi-year move to a single AI-enabled operations platform.
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Tower raises USD $6.4m to bring AI data and code to production

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Tower raises USD $6.4m to help data teams turn AI-generated code into reliable production pipelines on an Apache Iceberg-based platform.
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SonicWall revamps partner programme & appoints CRO

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SonicWall overhauls its SecureFirst Partner Program and appoints Patrick O'Donnell as CRO to drive partner-led sales and managed services.
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Avalara NEXT 2026 to spotlight 'agentic' tax automation

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Avalara opens registration for virtual event Avalara NEXT 2026, spotlighting “agentic” always-on tax and compliance automation for builders.
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Qualys adds AI tool to forecast software patch risks

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Qualys has launched an AI-driven Patch Reliability Score, helping IT and security teams gauge software update risk before mass rollout.
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AI-fuelled DDoS attacks surge past eight million globally

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AI-driven botnets fuel eight million DDoS attacks in late 2025, as multi-vector assaults hit 30 Tbps and strain global critical services.
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Chartis names SAS a leader in AI governance solutions

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Chartis names SAS a category leader in AI governance, spotlighting Viya's model controls as demand for robust oversight accelerates.