Here is IT Digest’s weekly roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Hardware and Network news this week…
HCLSoftware to Acquire Jaspersoft from Cloud Software Group
HCLSoftware, the software business division of HCLTech, announced its intention to acquire Jaspersoft, a business unit of Cloud Software Group and a recognized leader in embedded analytics and pixel-perfect reporting technology.
In Cloud Computing & Mobility news this week….
Quantum-Si Launches Version 3 Library Prep Kit and Data Analysis Tools
Quantum-Si Incorporated focuses on proteomics and single-molecule protein sequencing. They have launched their Version 3 Library Preparation Kit. This kit comes with new data analysis tools that greatly enhance the capabilities of its protein sequencing platform.
In Cybersecurity news this week….
ServiceNow Acquires Armis to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across IT, OT, and Critical Infrastructure
ServiceNow has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Armis, a leading cybersecurity firm, in a $7.75 billion all‑cash transaction that represents one of the largest strategic cybersecurity deals this year.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Amazon Web Services Enhances Observability for Amazon RDS Snapshot Exports to Amazon S3
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a global leader in cloud infrastructure and database services, announced that it has improved the observability capabilities related to Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) snapshot exports to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) that provide more accurate and meaningful data about the progress and completion of export tasks.
In Artificial intelligence news this week…
Intuit and Circle Forge Strategic Stablecoin Partnership – A Turning Point for Fintech Money Movement
Intuit Inc., a global Financial Technology Company, responsible for popular products like TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp, has recently declared a strategic, multi-year collaboration with Circle Internet Group, Inc., the company behind USDC, a stablecoin, in order to incorporate stablecoin technology within their major products and services.
In Computer Science news this week…
Conduent Launches Italy’s First Integrated EMV Transit System
Conduent Transportation, part of Conduent Incorporated, has launched Italy’s first fully integrated transit EMV (Europay, Mastercard, and Visa) contactless payment system. This system was developed with Brescia Mobilità and Arriva Italia. It marks a big step in transforming public transportation ticketing in Italy.
Article of the Week
Cloud Security Posture Management Tools Explained: How Enterprises Secure Complex Cloud Environments in 2026
Cloud security posture management tools are not just scanning once a day anymore. They do more. Back in 2024, a CSPM scan meant a report showed up and you saw what was misconfigured. That is not enough now. In 2026, these tools watch changes all the time. They look at cloud assets. They look at workloads. They look at identities. And they do it across multiple clouds at once. They notice when something changes. They can tell you a misconfigured S3 bucket is dangerous. They can tell you if someone has too many privileges. All before anyone else even sees it.