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Nile names Srinivas Kavuri as Chief Development Officer

The hire is aimed at speeding Nile's push to simplify enterprise networking as AI deployments raise demands for security and resilience.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic

The seven-year pact gives Akamai a major anchor customer but also forces billions in upfront spending to secure AI cloud capacity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Semiconductors

Micas expands Malaysia factory for AI networking optics

Direct control of production in Malaysia is meant to help Micas cut delivery risk and bring its AI networking optics into volume faster.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Keeper launches Google Chat tool for access approvals

Access approvals can now be handled in Google Chat, as Keeper brings privileged requests and just-in-time elevation into Workspace workflows.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

Most digital asset treasuries lag direct crypto holdings

Most listed digital asset treasuries now trade at a discount to their crypto holdings, leaving direct token owners better off in most cases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

RDC.AI targets North America with banking software

Banks are broadening use of RDC.AI's software as the Australian-founded group reports more than 120 per cent growth in existing customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6 billion deal with Anthropic

Anthropic's seven-year commitment could lift Akamai's cloud revenue to USD $20 billion, underscoring surging demand for AI infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

DevOps

Percona & Coroot expand observability to databases

Customers will get a broader view of outages as the tie-up links database support with tracing across applications, networks and infrastructure.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Private Cloud

European Commission picks Cycloid for sovereign cloud

The deal gives EU developers one portal for a €180 million cloud framework, reducing complexity as the Commission backs European suppliers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Cloud Security

Fastly launches AI controls as machine traffic surges

Machine-generated requests now account for more than half of Fastly's network traffic, intensifying pressure to govern AI costs and security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

Keepit tops USD $100 million ARR on AI Truth Cloud

The Danish cloud data protection group's nine-figure run underscores demand for independent backup as firms link AI adoption to data trust.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Network Infrastructure

BeyondTrust links privilege data to CrowdStrike Falcon

Joint customers can now spot privileged identity risks alongside threat alerts in CrowdStrike Falcon, after BeyondTrust added new data feeds.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Azul launches AI assistant for Java security checks

IT teams can now spot unpatched Java versions and Oracle licensing exposure in live production data, cutting the risk of audit surprises.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Delinea appoints Timothy Regan as Chief Financial Officer

Passing USD $500 million in annual recurring revenue, the identity security group is adding public-company finance expertise as AI demand reshapes the market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago

DevOps

Stacklet launches Cloud AI FinOps Benchmark for cloud costs

Cloud AI bills are drawing new scrutiny as Stacklet targets waste across AWS, Google Cloud and Azure with tested controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Accenture launches Construct for global capital projects

Greater scrutiny will follow major infrastructure programmes as Accenture combines 5,000 specialists into a new capital projects unit.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Semiconductors

Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel

Canada should focus on the AI infrastructure pieces that matter most, executives say, rather than insisting every link in the supply chain be domestic.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week