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HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access
Software-as-a-Service

HiBob launches Slack integration for HR data access

Employees can now query HR records in Slack, as HiBob says workforce data will help AI agents make better workplace decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
QuEra's Libra fault-tolerant quantum computer due in 2028
High Performance Computing

QuEra's Libra fault-tolerant quantum computer due in 2028

AWS customers could access error-corrected quantum computing on Amazon Braket from 2028, as QuEra widens its cloud partnership.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

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Google sets out 20-question framework for AI agents
DevOps

Google sets out 20-question framework for AI agents

The framework aims to help IT leaders control security, governance and costs as agent-based systems move from pilot projects into production.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Dropbox launches three Claude integrations for work
Software-as-a-Service

Dropbox launches three Claude integrations for work

The integrations let teams pull Dropbox files into Anthropic's AI tools and save outputs back, reducing app-switching and lost context.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
Data Analytics

Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence

Disconnected procurement and logistics data is leaving finance chiefs exposed to slower decisions, hidden costs and weaker forecasts across businesses.

By Juanjo Mestre • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI adds usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise

Enterprise users can now see credit spend by person, product and model, helping finance teams spot adoption trends and control costs more tightly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Perion launches Ask Perion for self-serve ad planning
Software-as-a-Service

Perion launches Ask Perion for self-serve ad planning

Marketers juggling multiple ad channels may cut planning time as Perion rolls out AI tools that turn briefs and data into media plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick
Software-as-a-Service

Dun & Bradstreet puts business graph into Amazon Quick

Sales, finance and compliance teams can now query verified company records in Amazon Quick, helping them assess risk and target prospects faster.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028
High Performance Computing

QuEra to launch Libra quantum computer on AWS in 2028

Cloud users could gain access to fault-tolerant quantum computing in 2028, as QuEra and AWS expand their collaboration.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Enterprises spend USD $2.5 million on logging tools
DevOps

Enterprises spend USD $2.5 million on logging tools

AI workloads are pushing log volumes up 93%, yet most large companies still leave 86% of data unanalyzed to keep costs down.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
OVHcloud adds Quobly quantum computer & Welinq tie-up
Data centers

OVHcloud adds Quobly quantum computer & Welinq tie-up

The additions broaden access to mixed quantum systems as OVHcloud seeks to build Europe's quantum infrastructure around its sovereign cloud.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Elastic adds Kubernetes incident workflow for AI tools
DevOps

Elastic adds Kubernetes incident workflow for AI tools

Outages in Kubernetes clusters can now be triaged automatically inside AI tools, cutting the time on-call engineers spend hunting root causes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Pinecone links Nexus to Microsoft OneLake for AI agents
Data Analytics

Pinecone links Nexus to Microsoft OneLake for AI agents

AI agents can now tap enterprise data in Microsoft OneLake with citations, as Pinecone claims lower token use and faster responses.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
AutoRek wins FTF News Best Reconciliation Solution
Digital Transformation

AutoRek wins FTF News Best Reconciliation Solution

Rising data volumes and tighter controls are driving demand for reconciliation tools, with AutoRek's award reflecting that pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI
Hybrid Cloud

Infoblox launches AI tool & protocol server for DDI

It aims to cut alert fatigue and speed investigations by using network data to prioritise issues and automate routine remediation for IT teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost disruption recovery
Data Analytics

SITA buys Big Blue Analytics to boost disruption recovery

Airlines could trim disruption costs by up to 30% as SITA folds Big Blue Analytics' recovery software into its operations portfolio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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How mid-sized companies can build an effective data quality framework
Data Analytics

How mid-sized companies can build an effective data quality framework

Bad data is costing Australian firms about AUD A$493,000 a year and slowing decisions in mid-sized businesses.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Last month