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AMD unveils open Helion rack for agentic AI workloads
Hyperscale

AMD unveils open Helion rack for agentic AI workloads

The blueprint could give hyperscalers and enterprises a cheaper way to run agentic AI, with flexible CPU and GPU racks and open software.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today
Cloudflare & OpenAI pilot indexes millions of pages
Artificial Intelligence

Cloudflare & OpenAI pilot indexes millions of pages

The pilot could improve ChatGPT answers on niche queries by helping OpenAI discover and index hundreds of millions of previously unseen pages.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
SpecterOps & OpenAI launch AI security training course
AI Security

SpecterOps & OpenAI launch AI security training course

Security teams facing new risks from generative AI can now take eight hours of hands-on training on prompt injection and jailbreaks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Reco raises USD $55 million with AT&T Ventures backing
Identity and Access Management

Reco raises USD $55 million with AT&T Ventures backing

The security software company will use the money to expand sales and support as enterprises race to govern AI agents accessing sensitive systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
DevRev joins OpenAI Marketplace as a launch partner
Partner Programmes

DevRev joins OpenAI Marketplace as a launch partner

Enterprise customers can now direct part of their OpenAI commitment to DevRev's support and workflow tools, widening its sales reach.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows
Identity and Access Management

Reco raises USD $55 million as AI agent security grows

Backers are betting that enterprise AI oversight will need sharper tools, as the security software company brings total funding to USD $140 million.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Zendesk launches directory for verified AI support endpoints
AI Agents

Zendesk launches directory for verified AI support endpoints

The new directory aims to stop AI assistants from routing users to spoofed help desks by verifying brands' official support channels first.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Codenotary launches AgentMon Start for small businesses
AI Security

Codenotary launches AgentMon Start for small businesses

The cloud-free tool gives smaller firms visibility into AI agent activity, helping them curb hidden token costs and security risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Devart adds PostgreSQL debugger & free AI Assistant
Artificial Intelligence

Devart adds PostgreSQL debugger & free AI Assistant

Developers using dbForge Studio for PostgreSQL can now debug server-side code in the app, while AI Assistant gets a free Express tier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Reco raises USD $55 million in AT&T Ventures-backed round
Application Security

Reco raises USD $55 million in AT&T Ventures-backed round

The deal lifts Reco's total funding to USD $140 million as enterprises race to govern AI agents linked to sensitive systems and data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks
Robotics

Oracle launches Fusion Claw for autonomous business tasks

Businesses can now delegate more complex finance, HR and supply chain work to governed AI, as Oracle expands its agentic software suite to 75 applications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Microsoft unveils Maia 300 for 2027 AI deployments
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft unveils Maia 300 for 2027 AI deployments

The new chip is meant to lift Microsoft's AI services, with Maia 300 set for production deployments in 2027 and wider roll-out plans from then.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Firms urged to tighten AI agent oversight as threats rise
Robotics

Firms urged to tighten AI agent oversight as threats rise

Autonomous systems are exposing governance gaps, leaving companies scrambling to monitor access, review decisions and curb machine-speed attacks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
NinjaTech launches fixed-price AI platform for enterprises
Private Cloud

NinjaTech launches fixed-price AI platform for enterprises

Enterprises can now run AI agents in their own cloud or data centre without unpredictable usage charges, easing cost and data-control concerns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

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Singapore startups capture 91% of SEA venture funding
Data centers

Singapore startups capture 91% of SEA venture funding

The city-state's dominance deepened as Southeast Asian startup funding tripled to USD $10.7 billion, according to Founders Forum Group and Dealroom.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Elastic launches AI agents for security & ops in Australia
Network Security

Elastic launches AI agents for security & ops in Australia

Only 31% of Australian businesses have a central view of AI agents, raising concerns over security gaps as Elastic rolls out new tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
ACTU calls for AI rules after OpenAI agent hits Medicare
Generative AI

ACTU calls for AI rules after OpenAI agent hits Medicare

The breach has intensified calls for mandatory licensing and faster incident reporting as unions warn advanced AI could undermine essential public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month