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…
Vodafone & Cyient Launch AI Tool for Smarter Network Ops
Vodafone, a leading technology communications company and Cyient, a global Intelligent Engineering solutions company, have launched an AI-powered Global Network Configuration Management solution supported by data-driven, intelligent configuration analytics. This innovation represents a major milestone in transforming network engineering and operations, delivering unprecedented visibility and efficiency across Vodafone’s teams and markets.
In Cloud Computing & Mobility news this week….
KnowBe4 and Microsoft Team Up to Boost Email Security
KnowBe4, a global leader in cybersecurity focused on human risk management, has announced a strategic integration with Microsoft aimed at elevating email security for enterprise organizations. This marks the inaugural initiative within Microsoft’s Integrated Cloud Email Security (ICES) vendor ecosystem, setting a new precedent for how top-tier cybersecurity providers can unite to deliver comprehensive protection for their mutual customer base.
In FinTech news this week….
FIS & Visa Expand Access to Payments for Regional Banks
FIS, a global leader in financial technology, announced the expansion of its partnership with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to arm financial institutions of all sizes with turnkey access to new payments capabilities. Regional and community banks that join FIS’ technology ecosystem will gain access to new payments products and services that can help grow revenues, retain customers and reduce fraud losses.
In Cybersecurity news this week….
F5 Launches Post-Quantum Crypto to Tackle New Threats
F5, a global leader in application and API security and delivery, is enabling enterprises to get ahead of the looming cybersecurity shift driven by quantum computing. The company has introduced comprehensive post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness solutions integrated into the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform, giving businesses the tools to secure their applications and APIs without sacrificing performance or scalability.
In Information and Communications news this week…
IFS acquires TheLoops to launch Industrial AI platform
IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, announced the acquisition of TheLoops, a cutting-edge innovator in autonomous AI agent technology. By applying TheLoops agentic capabilities in the industrial setting, IFS becomes the first vendor to offer an AI Agentic platform built specifically for the mission-critical assets and processes industries rely on.
In Artificial intelligence news this week…
Teradata Launches Teradata AI Factory, Private AI Innovation
Teradata has unveiled Teradata AI Factory, an advanced, on-premises solution designed to deliver the full spectrum of AI/ML capabilities including predictive, generative, and agentic AI within a secure and scalable enterprise environment.
In Computer Science news this week…
SEALSQ, ColibriTD & Xdigit to Develop Quantum Chip Tech
SEALSQ Corp, a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, together with ColibriTD, a pioneer in Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) platforms, and Xdigit, a specialized semiconductor design company with expertise in secure microcontrollers and IR Drop (voltage drop across power distribution networks) mathematical modeling, announced a plan to develop a breakthrough solution set to revolutionize semiconductor wafer yields for sub-7nm nodes, a pivotal milestone in their collaboration within the SEALSQ Quantum Lab.
Article of the Week
Proactive vs. Reactive Cybersecurity: Which Strategy Protects Your Business Better
Right now, there is a trend toward proactive data security, and it is about time. By 2025, AI will be all over the place. It is now more difficult than ever to monitor and regulate the use of sensitive data due to GenAI’s black-box nature, which increases the likelihood of unintentional exposure to the wrong parties. In 2023, 70–78% of businesses boosted their cybersecurity budgets. Proactive security may initially appear to be superior to reactive security. That is based solely on the words. Actually, though, both are necessary for a successful cybersecurity plan.