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…
Alianza Launches Intelligent Fabric to Boost Network Monetization
Alianza, the leading global communications platform company for service providers, announced the launch of the Intelligent Communications Fabric – a new category that unifies communications infrastructure and orchestration to deliver high-value experiences across fixed and mobile networks. The Intelligent Communications Fabric accelerates the convergence of the global Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) with modern, AI-infused communications services, unlocking new revenue opportunities.
In Cloud Computing & Mobility news this week….
Cloudera Speeds AI & Analytics with Unified Secure Data
Cloudera, the only company enabling AI on data anywhere, has unveiled key updates to its platform, including the Cloudera Iceberg REST Catalog and Cloudera Lakehouse Optimizer. These advancements reinforce Cloudera’s leadership in providing the most comprehensive open data lakehouse powered by Apache Iceberg. The Iceberg REST Catalog now offers enhanced interoperability for seamless data sharing, while Lakehouse Optimizer ensures data remains optimized, cost-effective, and ready for consumption by any engine all under Cloudera’s unified governance and security framework. The updates were introduced at EVOLVE25 NYC, Cloudera’s premier AI and data industry event.
In FinTech news this week….
FICO Foundation Model Boosts Accuracy & Trust in GenAI for Finance
Global analytics leader FICO has unveiled its groundbreaking FICO® Focused Foundation Model for Financial Services (FICO® FFM), a domain-specific Generative AI solution designed to deliver highly accurate, auditable, and trustworthy outcomes. The FFM offering includes the FICO® Focused Language Model (FICO® FLM) and FICO® Focused Sequence Model (FICO® FSM), both purpose-built to minimize hallucinations and improve precision compared to traditional AI models.
In Cybersecurity news this week….
GuidePoint & CSA Launch SaaS Security Capability Framework
GuidePoint Security, a leading cybersecurity solutions provider helping organizations make smarter security decisions and reduce risk, has partnered with the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) to introduce the SaaS Security Capability Framework (SSCF). This new framework represents the first comprehensive, standardized set of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) security controls, closing a long-standing gap in third-party risk management.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Catchpoint Introduces Session Replay to Show IT the User View
Catchpoint, the global leader in Internet Performance Monitoring (IPM), announced the launch of RUM Session Replay, a new capability that gives WebOps and IT Operations a user’s-eye view of web experiences, turning every session into actionable insight for preventing issues before they spread. This new capability is part of Catchpoint’s industry-leading web performance and optimization portfolio and is immediately available to all WebPageTest Expert customers at no additional cost. By combining best of breed synthetic testing with real user experience data, organizations can move beyond uptime metrics to achieve true digital performance optimization.
In Artificial intelligence news this week…
Datavault AI Gets $150M from Scilex to Build Supercomputer, Data Exchanges
Datavault AI, a leader in AI-driven data visualization, valuation, and monetization, announced the execution of a securities purchase agreement for a $150 million strategic investment from Scilex Holding Company. As described below, the investment will be made in two tranches, with an initial tranche of $8,067,000, expected to close on September 26, 2025, and a second tranche of $141,933,000 expected to close following receipt of stockholder approval as described below. The transaction, executed in Bitcoin (BTC) at the spot exchange rate published by Coinbase.com, is expected to strengthen Datavault AI’s balance sheet and provide growth capital to accelerate its supercomputing infrastructure, expand independent data exchanges, and unlock new revenue streams.
In Computer Science news this week…
Teradata Launches AgentBuilder to Speed Enterprise AI
Teradata unveiled AgentBuilder, a comprehensive suite of capabilities aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of autonomous, contextually intelligent AI agents. Built on open-source frameworks and powered by the Teradata AI and knowledge platform, AgentBuilder enables organizations to design, operationalize, and manage multi-agent systems that leverage Teradata Vantage’s trusted data, advanced analytics, and hybrid infrastructure. The platform also introduces Teradata Agents, pre-built, task-driven templates that expedite implementation and deliver measurable impact for complex, domain-specific challenges.
Building Smarter Apps: Why Developers Should Embrace AI SaaS in 2025
Okay, picture this. A developer sitting at their desk. Again. Copying the same boilerplate code, they’ve already written twice today. Running tests, fixing tiny bugs. Watching the clock. Feeling that brain fog creeping in. You know the drill. It’s exhausting. It’s boring. And it’s not why anyone wanted to code in the first place.