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…
Prodapt Unveils Agentic Ops Using NVIDIA AI Platform
Prodapt, a Gartner-recognized Telecom-Native services and AI integration leader, announced a new Agentic AI based solution to drive autonomous operations for Telcos, in collaboration with NVIDIA. The solution leverages the NVIDIA AI platform to build and deploy Telco-trained AI Agents that predict, analyze, reason, and simulate to resolve incidents impacting service quality and customer experience.
In Business Technology news this week….
CSG & AWS Partner to Boost Cloud Shift in Telecom & Finance
CSG has announced a significant expansion of its strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), aimed at accelerating cloud transformation for the telecommunications and banking and financial services industries. The partnership will focus on delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions, enabling cost optimization, and fostering continuous platform innovation.
In Cloud Computing & Mobility news this week….
Salt Security Launches Cloud Connect for AWS API Security
Salt Security, a leader in API protection, announced Cloud Connect for AWS, an industry‑first agentless solution that delivers full API visibility in minutes. This breakthrough eliminates the need for traditional agents, sensor deployments or prolonged professional services engagement, empowering teams to finally eliminate API blind spots—and fast.
In FinTech news this week….
Cube Acquires Leading AI Risk Firm ACIN
CUBE, a global leader in Automated Regulatory Intelligence (ARI) and Regulatory Change Management (RCM), announces the acquisition of Acin, a London-headquartered RegTech and global operational risk AI and technology provider for the financial services sector. The acquisition further expands CUBE’s existing capabilities, with a proven regulatory controls data network and full traceability. It accelerates CUBE’s mission to help the financial services sector and adjacent regulated industries to navigate increasingly complex compliance and risk environments – providing an industry-first data driven end-to-end regulatory compliance and risk management platform.
In Cybersecurity news this week….
Jumio Unveils Premium Tool to Fight Deepfakes, Attacks
Jumio, a leader in AI-driven identity intelligence rooted in biometric authentication and data insights, has launched Jumio Liveness Premium, now generally available. This cutting-edge liveness detection solution harnesses patented biometric and AI technology to combat deepfake and injection attacks—safeguarding businesses from today’s most advanced identity fraud.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Trend Micro, Dell & NVIDIA Launch AI Factory for Security
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in cybersecurity, announced a strategic collaboration with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA to deliver a suite of pre-approved OEM appliance solutions. These offerings are co-engineered to simplify and scale secure AI-powered infrastructure for global enterprises.
In Artificial intelligence news this week…
Collectly Launches Billie, First AI Agent for Patient Billing
Collectly, the AI-powered platform reshaping patient billing and revenue cycle management, announced the launch of Billie a breakthrough AI agent for patient billing and RCM available to patients 24/7 across chat, email, text, and voice. Too often, patients come home after a long day, open a medical bill at the kitchen counter and immediately feel overwhelmed. The amount doesn’t make sense, the explanation is unclear, or the charges appear incorrect. It’s a frustrating, time-consuming task that adds stress when patients least expect it.
In Computer Science news this week…
IonQ to Acquire Oxford Ionics, Boosting Quantum Leap
IonQ, a leader in quantum computing, and Oxford Ionics, a pioneer in high-fidelity quantum operations, announced a definitive agreement under which IonQ will acquire Oxford Ionics in a transaction valued at $1.075 billion. The deal includes $1.065 billion in IonQ common stock and approximately $10 million in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments.
Article of the Week
Protecting Databases in a Multi-Cloud World: Avoiding Common Traps
Managing databases in a multi-cloud world has become a business imperative for enterprises. As organizations spread their workloads across AWS, Azure, GCP and private cloud environments they get flexibility, performance options and geographic redundancy. But this diversification brings significant challenges when it comes to consistent and effective database protection.