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…
NVIDIA & SoftBank Fuel Japan’s Rise as an AI Leader
NVIDIA announced a series of collaborations with SoftBank Corp. designed to accelerate Japan’s sovereign AI initiatives and further its global technology leadership while also unlocking billions of dollars in AI revenue opportunities for telecommunications providers worldwide.
In Artificial Intelligence news this week….
Accenture, Microsoft & Avanade Drive AI-Powered Business
In a strategic move to address the unprecedented demand for AI transformation, Accenture and Avanade, their joint venture with Microsoft Corporation, are launching a copilot business transformation practice, supported by Microsoft, and co-investing in new capabilities, solutions and training to help organizations securely and responsibly reinvent their business functions with generative and agentic AI and Copilot technologies.
In FinTech news this week….
Taxbit Launches First Global Reporting Platform for Finance
Taxbit , the global leader in tax compliance and data reporting, announced the launch of its next-generation global tax reporting platform. Developed by accountants and tax attorneys, the award-winning platform is aimed at companies managing complex tax reporting for digital products, particularly high-volume, high-frequency and multi-asset transactions – an increasingly important capability as international regulations reach new heights and require a streamlined, automated and scalable software solution.
In Computer Science news this week…
SAS Acquires Hazy to Enhance Generative AI Portfolio
SAS, a global leader in data and AI, announced the acquisition of the principal software assets of Hazy, a pioneer in synthetic data technology. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance SAS’ robust data and AI portfolio, further equipping its customers with critical and timely synthetic data generation capabilities as their use of AI rapidly expands.
In HealthTech news this week…
Suvoda Granted US Patent for eCOA Software Architecture
Suvoda , a global clinical trial technology company specializing in complex studies in therapeutic areas such as oncology, central nervous system (CNS), and rare diseases, announced the receipt of a patent from the U.S. Patent Office for the Suvoda Questionnaire Definition Language (SQDL), which is part of the software architecture of its electronic clinical outcomes assessment (eCOA) product.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Red Canary Names Todd Chronert as Chief Revenue Officer
Red Canary, a leader in managed detection and response (MDR), announced the appointment of Todd Chronert as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, he will oversee sales, business development, and partnerships, reporting directly to President Katie Bullard. Todd brings nearly 20 years of domestic and international cybersecurity leadership experience and a proven track record of driving growth at scale. Todd will be succeeding Dennis Hon, who is retiring after nearly three years at Red Canary. Dennis will remain in an advisory role through Q4.
Article of the Week
10 Must-Have Open Source Collaboration Tools to Power Up Your Team
In today’s fast-paced, remote-friendly world, collaborating effectively is no longer just a “nice-to-have” — it’s essential. But what if you could power your teamwork with tools that don’t come with steep subscription fees or restrictive licenses? That’s where open source collaboration tools step in. They’re designed to boost productivity, connect teams, and make workflows smoother without breaking the bank.