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ThoughtSpot sees 133% usage surge as enterprises embrace AI analytics
Data Analytics

ThoughtSpot sees 133% usage surge as enterprises embrace AI analytics

ThoughtSpot reports 133% rise in platform use as AI analytics gain traction, with 52% of customers using its Spotter AI agent for insights.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

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Azul buys Payara to build unified open-source Java stack
Hybrid Cloud

Azul buys Payara to build unified open-source Java stack

Azul acquires UK-based Payara to build a unified open-source Java stack and push deeper into enterprise runtimes and application servers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
AI surge keeps Gigamon atop fast-growing observability
Firewalls

AI surge keeps Gigamon atop fast-growing observability

Gigamon holds 50% of the deep observability market as AI and LLM demand fuels rapid hybrid cloud growth toward USD $1.7 billion by 2029.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal
Data Protection

Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech
Artificial Intelligence

Arya Ventures raises GBP £400,000 to back Indian diaspora tech

Arya Ventures has raised GBP £400,000 to support Indian diaspora tech startups in the UK and US, targeting seed-stage firms with GBP £8 million funding round ongoing.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Thoma Bravo backs Azul to accelerate global Java platform growth
Hybrid Cloud

Thoma Bravo backs Azul to accelerate global Java platform growth

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo takes majority stake in Azul to boost its enterprise Java platform and global market expansion, with existing investors reinvesting.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Azul gains Thoma Bravo backing to boost Java cloud solutions
Hybrid Cloud

Azul gains Thoma Bravo backing to boost Java cloud solutions

Azul secures majority investment from Thoma Bravo to boost Java cloud solutions and expand its global enterprise presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push
Hybrid Cloud

Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push

Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
CISOs see pay rise outpace budgets as market activity intensifies
Risk & Compliance

CISOs see pay rise outpace budgets as market activity intensifies

CISOs in the US and Canada saw average pay rises of 6.7% in 2025, outpacing security budgets which grew just 4%, amid a surge in market activity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
RealWear launches Arc 3 headset & Ari OS for safer frontline work
Robotics

RealWear launches Arc 3 headset & Ari OS for safer frontline work

RealWear unveils the Arc 3 headset and Ari OS, offering hands-free, voice-controlled tech to boost safety and efficiency for frontline workers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Responsive unveils AI agents & no-code tools in latest release
Data Analytics

Responsive unveils AI agents & no-code tools in latest release

Responsive's Fall 2025 Release launches AI agents and no-code tools to help global enterprises boost sales with smarter, data-driven insights and faster responses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem for enhanced security
Security Information and Event Management

Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem for enhanced security

Tanium joins Microsoft Sentinel ecosystem to boost security with integrated AI-driven endpoint management and real-time threat response across 35 million endpoints globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth
Digital Transformation

Neo4j invests USD $100 million to drive agentic AI & GenAI growth

Neo4j commits USD $100 million to advance agentic and generative AI, launching new products and a global startup programme to boost AI innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Akamai & Apiiro expand partnership for unified app security
Firewalls

Akamai & Apiiro expand partnership for unified app security

Akamai and Apiiro have expanded their partnership to offer a unified application security platform, enhancing risk management and speeding up remediation for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth
EduTech

Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer
Firewalls

Infoblox appoints Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer

Infoblox has appointed Justin Kappers as Chief Information Officer to lead global IT and boost AI-driven growth efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025

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Randall Robinson named Chief Financial Officer at Digital.ai
Enterprise Resource Planning

Randall Robinson named Chief Financial Officer at Digital.ai

Digital.ai appoints Randall Robinson as CFO to lead finance efforts and support growth in AI-driven software development for its global enterprise clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025