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VAST Data hits $30bn valuation after $1bn Series F round
Software-as-a-Service

VAST Data hits $30bn valuation after $1bn Series F round

The fresh capital will fund global expansion as investors back VAST’s AI infrastructure software, now valued at USD $30 billion after its latest round.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Saviynt names Tim Wedande APJ Field Chief Technology Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Saviynt names Tim Wedande APJ Field Chief Technology Officer

The hire strengthens Saviynt's regional push as APJ enterprises step up identity security spending to manage cloud and hybrid work risks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
Data Analytics

Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google

It will help large customers move AI agents from pilots to production on Google Cloud, as adoption of enterprise generative tools slows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Hitachi Vantara flags AI data centre energy squeeze
Storage

Hitachi Vantara flags AI data centre energy squeeze

Rising AI workloads are forcing data centre operators to curb power and cooling costs as global electricity use heads towards 1,000 terawatt-hours.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends

AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud study says 52% of firms use AI agents
Digital Transformation

Google Cloud study says 52% of firms use AI agents

Early adopters are seeing stronger returns as AI agents move from trials into core operations across customer service, security and support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Ping Identity wins Google Cloud security partner award
Data Protection

Ping Identity wins Google Cloud security partner award

Marketplace sales tripled in EMEA and Asia-Pacific last year as Google Cloud rewarded Ping Identity for work on passwordless access and AI controls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Dell launches PowerMaxOS 10.4 with faster, safer storage
Storage

Dell launches PowerMaxOS 10.4 with faster, safer storage

Enterprise users can now cut response times by up to 25% while adding ransomware detection, single sign-on and migration tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents

The new tools could let firms’ AI agents act on live data more securely across clouds, while cutting rebooking from hours to minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors
Digital Transformation

KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors

Compliance-heavy finance teams could cut manual pricing disputes as KPMG and Google Cloud roll out Gemini Enterprise tools at Cardinal Health.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI
Data Analytics

Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI

The deal could speed enterprise AI rollouts by packaging agentic tools for sectors from banking to healthcare, while deepening staff training.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
Software-as-a-Service

Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push

The hire underlines Island’s channel-led APAC expansion as firms reassess VPNs, VDI and other legacy security tools amid AI adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Manufacturing

Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks

Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
Unified Communications

Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform

Customers will build and manage AI agents in one place as Google Cloud folds Vertex AI services into Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline
Software-as-a-Service

Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline

Banks could use the new platform to cut frontline bottlenecks, as Backbase says 80% of such work happens in disconnected system gaps.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Code and Theory launches AI creative tool with Adobe
DevOps

Code and Theory launches AI creative tool with Adobe

Financial services marketers can now test creative against synthetic AI personas before approval, reducing costly changes after campaigns go live.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention
Surveillance

The missing link in eIDV: Why data quality drives fraud prevention

Banks risk missing fraudulent identities unless eIDV checks are paired with verified address data and stronger data quality controls.

By Bud Walker • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up
Platform-as-a-Service

OVHcloud and Alchemy strike blockchain cloud tie-up

The deal could help blockchain developers reach more regulated markets sooner, as Alchemy expands its multi-cloud setup via OVHcloud's infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026