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Google tops Gartner's AI infrastructure magic quadrant
Semiconductors

Google tops Gartner's AI infrastructure magic quadrant

The ranking boosts Google Cloud's bid to win more AI infrastructure spend as firms look for cheaper, scalable systems for training and inference.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Commvault named Gartner backup leader for 15th time
Data Protection

Commvault named Gartner backup leader for 15th time

The designation underlines rising demand for cyber recovery and AI-era data protection as enterprises shift from backup alone to broader resilience.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Google named Gartner Leader for Looker analytics again
Data governance

Google named Gartner Leader for Looker analytics again

The ranking bolsters Looker as Google pushes AI-driven analytics, with buyers weighing governance and trusted data more heavily than dashboards.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
CorPlan launches CoreEPM: Rapid return AI-powered Business Intelligence
Software-as-a-Service

CorPlan launches CoreEPM: Rapid return AI-powered Business Intelligence

By replacing spreadsheets and manual finance work, the new platform aims to cut months-long implementation times and free staff for higher-value tasks.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Last week
NAKIVO signs Italian distribution agreement with ICOS
Data Protection

NAKIVO signs Italian distribution agreement with ICOS

The agreement gives Italian resellers another backup and disaster recovery option as NAKIVO expands through ICOS's local channel network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Constructor named Gartner leader in search & discovery
Software-as-a-Service

Constructor named Gartner leader in search & discovery

Retailers are turning to specialist search tools as the category grows, with Gartner valuing the market at USD $17.41 billion in 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Corma earns second Gartner nod for SaaS management
Software-as-a-Service

Corma earns second Gartner nod for SaaS management

Businesses are under growing pressure to track hidden software, AI tools and access rights as Corma secures a second Gartner ranking.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Checkmarx named leader in Gartner supply chain quadrant
Application Security

Checkmarx named leader in Gartner supply chain quadrant

Enterprise buyers are treating software supply chain security as a standalone priority as Gartner creates a dedicated Magic Quadrant for the category.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Chainguard named Gartner leader in software supply security
Cloud Security

Chainguard named Gartner leader in software supply security

The recognition underlines rising demand for tools that secure software builds before attackers can exploit open source dependencies and pipelines.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps
Software-as-a-Service

Basware named Gartner Leader in accounts payable apps

Finance teams face tighter AP controls and fraud risks as Basware gains a second major analyst endorsement for its AI-driven platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Calero named Leader in Gartner SaaS management report
Software-as-a-Service

Calero named Leader in Gartner SaaS management report

With software costs under scrutiny, the ranking could bolster Calero's pitch to large buyers seeking tighter control over SaaS spend and licences.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
JFrog named leader in Gartner's software security quadrant
Hybrid Cloud

JFrog named leader in Gartner's software security quadrant

The recognition comes as firms scramble to secure software pipelines, open-source code and AI assets against rising supply chain attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Blue Yonder unveils new AI tools for supply chains
Digital Transformation

Blue Yonder unveils new AI tools for supply chains

Supply chain leaders are becoming more cautious as the software group rolls out AI agents and mobile tools aimed at improving planning and execution.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tanium named a Leader in Forrester endpoint report
Digital Transformation

Tanium named a Leader in Forrester endpoint report

The recognition strengthens Tanium's pitch to enterprises seeking faster patching and broader visibility across complex endpoint estates as cyber risks rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management
Endpoint Protection

Tanium named Forrester leader in endpoint management

Large enterprises under pressure to speed up patching and visibility now have a stronger shortlist option after Forrester ranked Tanium a leader.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time
Digital Transformation

Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time

Warehouse operators facing labour shortages may see Blue Yonder's latest recognition as proof its software is still central to automation plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Exclusive: Celonis says AI fails without context in operations
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Celonis says AI fails without context in operations

AI deployments are failing at scale because most systems lack the context needed to stop agents hallucinating, Celonis says.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month

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Tanium launches AI tools & expands FedRAMP services
Malware

Tanium launches AI tools & expands FedRAMP services

US government agencies and security teams will get broader compliance and threat-hunting tools as Tanium adds AI features and FedRAMP services.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month