IT & Telecom Industry News
Anzenna unveiled its Winter Product Release, introducing the first agentic AI security platform that delivers pinpoint-accurate risk identification and real-time, automated remediation across an organization's existing security ecosystem.
made significant enhancements to FortiAnalyzer, reinforcing its role in driving faster, smarter security operations all from a single, turnkey hybrid platform tailored for
midsize enterprises and teams impacted by the cyber skills shortage. CrowdStrike has selected 36 startups for the second annual AWS and CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, in
collaboration with the NVIDIA Inception program for startups. The program powers the next generation of artificial intelligence and cloud security startups across the U.S., Israel, and Europe. Cisco has
received Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program authorization at the Moderate Impact Level for its Cisco Meraki for Government solutions under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency.
Anzenna unveiled its Winter Product Release, introducing the first agentic AI security platform that delivers pinpoint-accurate risk
identification and real-time, automated remediation across an organization's existing security ecosystem. Unlike traditional security tools that focus on perimeter or endpoint protection, Anzenna
zeroes in on the most critical and overlooked security element: human behavior. New global research from the IBM Institute for Business Value and Palo Alto Networks, found that surveyed
organizations are facing security complexity
challenges as they juggle an average of 83 different security solutions from 29 vendors. It also shows 7 out of 10 surveyed companies with a high degree of security platformization
report their cybersecurity investments have helped business outcomes such as operational efficiencies and revenue generation.
Cloud News
Oracle and Google Cloud plan to add eight
new regions, as well as powerful new capabilities for Oracle Database@Google Cloud that will help customers fortify database instances, optimize costs, and achieve greater
flexibility and resiliency. Amdocs has been selected by Crnogorski Telekom, a Deutsche Telekom subsidiary in Montenegro, to upgrade its existing Amdocs monetization engines and migrate them to the cloud. In other Amdocs
news, Tusass has selected Amdocs to modernize its convergent charging and billing platform. This strategic upgrade marks a milestone in Tusass’ digital transformation journey, paving the way
for improved scalability, flexibility, and operational efficiency. As part of this transformation, Tusass will transition to a fully virtualized environment, equipping it to meet the growing demand for advanced services.
Microsoft and Anduril expanded their partnership to drive the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System program. Through this partnership agreement, and pending
Department of Defense approval, Anduril will assume oversight of production, future development of hardware and software, and delivery timelines. This agreement also establishes Microsoft Azure
as Anduril’s preferred hyperscale cloud for all workloads
related to IVAS and Anduril AI technologies. Snowflake expanded its AI Data Cloud with support for Microsoft Azure Mexico. As global data regulations continue to evolve, Snowflake
is focused on providing customers with a platform that meets their data residency and sovereignty requirements without compromising on performance. Through support of Microsoft Azure Mexico,
organizations in Mexico and across LATAM will be able to more effectively leverage the built-in security and governance of the Snowflake platform while enabling cross-cloud flexibility and collaboration.
Market News
VoIP-Pal.com announced that it has filed an amended complaint in its ongoing Class Action lawsuit (CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:24-cv-03054-RDM) against major telecommunications providers, including AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. The amended filing
expands the scope of claims and includes additional defendants, highlighting significant new allegations and proposed remedies. AT&T is extending its voice core relationship with Nokia
in a multi-year expansion
deal that will support the U.S. operator in delivering on its vision of securely providing customer-focused networks and automation that drive new services, faster deployment
times, and operational efficiencies. Samsung made a $1 million commitment in product donations to support relief and recovery efforts for communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Accenture has agreed to acquire Staufen AG, a
Germany-based management consulting firm, and its subsidiaries. The acquisition will expand Accenture’s capabilities to drive operational excellence and competitiveness in manufacturing and
supply chains, particularly for clients in discrete manufacturing industries including automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial goods, and medical equipment. IBM intends to acquire
DataStax, an AI and data solution provider. DataStax's technology will enhance IBM's watsonx
portfolio of products, accelerating the use of generative AI and helping companies unlock value from vast amounts of unstructured data.
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