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…
Edgecore Networks and Synaptics Forge Strategic Collaboration to Propel Scalable Edge AI and AIoT Platforms
Edgecore Networks and Synaptics have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the deployment of scalable Edge AI and AIoT platforms. Revealed ahead of CES 2026, the partnership bridges the gap between high-performance Edge processing and open networking, specifically targeting cloud-connected intelligence for enterprise environments.
In Cloud Computing & Mobility news this week….
Snowflake to Acquire Observe, Expanding AI-Driven Observability at Enterprise Scale
Snowflake Inc., a company specializing in the AI Data Cloud, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Observe, a top AI-powered observability solution provider. This strategic purchase is a move by Snowflake to cement its place in the ever-expanding observability solution space for enterprises and help its clients realize clarity and reliability in complicated AI-infused systems.
In FinTech news this week….
Fiserv and Microsoft Expand Strategic AI Collaboration to Drive Innovation and Productivity
Fiserv, a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced an expanded strategic agreement with Microsoft to further integrate artificial intelligence across its platforms and workforce. This expanded collaboration is designed to accelerate innovation, increase internal productivity and deliver next-generation AI-enabled solutions that enable financial institutions, businesses, and consumers worldwide.
In Cybersecurity news this week….
Resecurity and D4DS Team Up to Supercharge Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is pushing hard with its Vision 2030 plan, trying to diversify the economy and get more into technology and digital stuff. That means a lot of new digital infrastructure popping up over the last ten years or so. But along with that growth, cyber threats have ramped up too, hitting things like finance, oil and gas, telecom, and government systems. It feels like the more they build online, the more attackers notice.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Horizon3.ai Names Andres Botero as CMO to Drive Growth
Horizon3.ai, the leader in offensive security, announced the appointment of Andres Botero as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). A seasoned public company executive with more than twenty years of experience driving category-defining growth, Botero will lead Horizon3.ai’s global marketing strategy, leveraging his expertise in market positioning, pipeline generation, and brand amplification to accelerate the company’s growth and solidify its leadership in autonomous security.
In Artificial intelligence news this week…
Red Hat and NVIDIA Deepen Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption with Rack-Scale Innovation
Red Hat and NVIDIA announced a massive expansion of their partnership, aligning the world’s leading enterprise open-source software with NVIDIA’s next-generation Vera Rubin rack-scale platform. This collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between hardware innovation and production stability, moving enterprises away from experimental “sandboxes” toward industrial-scale AI Factories.
In Computer Science news this week…
VIAVI Unveils Groundbreaking AR Tool to Visualize Radio-Frequency Signals in Real Time
VIAVI Solutions, a renowned player in the field of network test, monitoring, and assurance, has come up with a new augmented reality solution, named RF Viewer, for visualizing and displaying real-time radio frequency signals using augmented reality technology. Integrated into the company’s flagship OneAdvisor 800 Wireless test platform, this innovation promises to transform how RF engineers and telecommunications technicians perceive, analyze and interact with otherwise invisible signal environments.
Article of the Week
Data Security Compliance in 2026: How Enterprises Meet Regulations Without Slowing Innovation
Imagine shipping a new AI feature tomorrow. The code works. Users love it. But then someone asks, ‘Is it compliant?’ Suddenly, your build pipeline freezes. Auditors show up. Spreadsheets, screenshots, endless evidence requests. DevOps slows down. This is the reality in 2026. Regulations are everywhere. GDPR was just the start. The EU AI Act is live. US states each have their own privacy rules. Every move you make with data, every AI model, every cloud deployment, is under a microscope.