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…
KORE & TD SYNNEX Partner to Simplify Connectivity
KORE Group., a global leader in Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity, solutions, and analytics, has announced a strategic partnership with TD SYNNEX, a prominent global distributor and IT solutions aggregator. This collaboration aims to streamline enterprise access to IoT connectivity by making KORE’s OmniSIM® US connectivity plans available through TD SYNNEX’s extensive distribution network.
In Cloud Computing & Mobility news this week….
Orca Security Adds Runtime to Hybrid, Private Clouds
Orca Security, the pioneer of agentless-first cloud security, has announced a major enhancement to its platform introducing the industry’s first comprehensive runtime protection solution tailored for hybrid and private cloud environments. This update significantly broadens the capabilities of the Orca Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), which already supports leading public cloud providers including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Now, enterprises leveraging private clouds and on-premises infrastructure can also benefit from Orca’s advanced security features, addressing a pressing industry need for unified cloud security.
In FinTech news this week….
Fortis Grows B2B Payment Reach via Serve First Acquisition
Fortis, a leading provider of embedded payment technology for software platforms and high-growth businesses, has announced the acquisition of Serve First Solutions, a premier B2B payment processor. The strategic move aims to enhance Fortis’ technology offerings, deepen its domain expertise, and accelerate growth across critical industry verticals.
In Cybersecurity news this week….
Bitdefender Unveils Cybersecurity Advisory for Firms
Bitdefender, a global leader in cybersecurity, has launched Bitdefender Cybersecurity Advisory Services, a strategic offering aimed at elevating cybersecurity operations across enterprises. This new service delivers expert-level security consulting and on-demand access to specialized knowledge, supporting businesses in strengthening their cyber defenses, bridging security gaps, enhancing compliance, and tailoring cybersecurity strategies to their specific operational landscapes—including cloud and third-party ecosystems.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Appian Named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LCAP
Appian the leading platform for AI process automation, announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Low-Code Application Platforms (LCAP) report for the third consecutive year.
In Artificial intelligence news this week…
DataRobot Unveils Agent Platform Powered by NVIDIA
DataRobot has officially launched the Agent Workforce Platform, a pioneering solution engineered to help enterprises build, operate, and govern fully functional AI agent workforces at scale. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA, the platform empowers organizations to manage AI agents as digital employees streamlining everything from deployment and integration to real-time monitoring, retraining, and decommissioning. With native support for cross-cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments, it eliminates the complexities of infrastructure setup and cloud configuration.
In Computer Science news this week…
Horizon Quantum Joins QuEra to Boost Quantum Software
Horizon Quantum Computing, a developer of advanced software development tools for quantum computers, and QuEra Computing, the leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, announced that Horizon Quantum has joined the QuEra Quantum Alliance. Horizon Quantum is building software tools that seek to make the programming of quantum computers as straightforward as programming conventional systems. Through the alliance with QuEra Computing, Horizon Quantum expects to integrate its software development tools with QuEra’s technologies to enable its users to code, compile, and deploy quantum applications on leading neutral-atom quantum computers.
Article of the Week
Automated Analytics and the Future of IT Performance Monitoring
Modern IT environments are moving fast. Distributed architectures, hybrid clouds, microservices and dynamic workloads have made performance monitoring more complex and more important than ever. Traditional tools that flag issues after user complaints are no longer enough. Enterprises need systems that can predict issues before they happen. Automated analytics is emerging as a core capability in next-gen IT performance monitoring. By embedding AI-driven analysis into infrastructure and observability tools, organisations are moving from reactive troubleshooting to proactive optimisation. This reduces mean time to resolve (MTTR) and protects user experience, service uptime and operational efficiency.