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Avanade urges firms to use AI to remake business models

Most firms are still using AI for efficiency, but Avanade says only 17% have redesigned their operating model around it.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Data governance

Aiven launches Runtime & DataHub for production AI

The services aim to help firms run AI agents on live company data without moving it outside customer environments, as production use becomes a priority.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

SAS launches AI Navigator for enterprise governance

Companies struggling with AI sprawl can now map models, agents and use cases against policy rules without changing how they build AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago

Unified Communications

BT International wins UBS cloud trader voice overhaul

The bank has begun replacing 20 trading voice platforms with a single cloud system, aiming to cut complexity while meeting strict compliance rules.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week

Gaming

Azul Prime cuts Java warm-up times with new compiler

The update could reduce cloud costs and latency for autoscaling Java fleets, letting new instances reach full performance much faster on first request.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Dataiku launches cross-platform AI agent management tool

It aims to close a governance gap as firms struggle to track AI agents across multiple cloud and software platforms and assess their risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

ClickHouse deepens Microsoft Fabric tie-up with OneLake

Users can now query OneLake data directly in Fabric as ClickHouse adds read and write support and lands on Microsoft Marketplace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

A1 Technologies lands three-year hummgroup Microsoft deal

The consolidation should simplify cloud spending and accountability across hummgroup, after A1 Technologies cut Azure costs by 10% in earlier work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Ascerta raises USD $18 million in Series A funding

The fresh cash will help the Bellevue-based software maker expand its platform as enterprises demand clearer proof that AI projects deliver business value.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Data centers

New Relic reports ISO AI certification & USD $18m savings

The software group says tighter AI oversight and cloud controls cut costs, as regulators and customers demand more accountability from tech suppliers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Quorum Cyber to acquire Ontinue in Microsoft security deal

The merger is set to give Microsoft customers broader AI-led threat detection, response and recovery support across North America, the UK and DACH.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft launches Frontier Accelerate for marketplace

Eligible software vendors can now tap guidance, funding and support to list AI tools on Microsoft's marketplace and grow sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with lower costs

Lower running costs and faster output are aimed at businesses using Anthropic's latest Claude model, which starts at USD $4 per million input tokens.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month

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Microsoft Azure stories

Data Analytics

Securecom goes live on Snowflake's New Zealand instance

The local launch gives New Zealand customers in regulated sectors in-country hosting, faster AI queries and tighter governance over sensitive data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Ocorian boosts Microsoft Azure use 500% after ANS overhaul

The overhaul leaves the financial services group better able to separate workloads and govern data as it expands across Microsoft's platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Jaam launches M. platform to scale AI across business

With most firms still stuck in pilot mode, the platform is aimed at helping businesses connect AI to everyday workflows and see clearer financial gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

DXC completes South Australia mining regulation platform

The overhaul should cut manual processing and give miners a single digital route for licences, compliance, royalties and approvals across South Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 6 days ago