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AI budgets are hot, IT budgets are not

Thirty months into the generative artificial intelligence awakening, the jury is still out on how much enterprises are benefiting from investments in AI. Though the vast majority of customers continue to spend on AI, reported returns are no greater than, and frankly lag those, typically associated with historical information technology initiatives such as enterprise resource ...
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Absorbing supply chain shocks with AI at Epicor Insights 2025

There are times when current events trump the relentless progress of innovation, causing us to reassess what software could actually do to help companies and countries respond to global economic shocks. That’s why I came to Las Vegas last week for Epicor Insights 2025. I have heard from plenty of software platform and cloud infrastructure ...
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Salesforce Agentforce and Data Cloud: A path to the software-only hyperscaler

Salesforce Inc. co-founder and Chief Executive Marc Benioff is articulating a bold vision for the next era of enterprise software. In an exclusive interview with theCUBE on April 25, Benioff outlined how AI-driven agents and a unified data architecture will transform software as a service, or SaaS, into what we’re calling “service as software” – ...
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AI agents may battle AI attackers, but at RSAC 2025, it’s still about improving security workflow

At first glance, as you wander onto this expansive Moscone Center expo floor, witness some of the near-million-dollar booths, you might wonder if the only kind of budget consideration on the chief information security officer’s mind is something related to responding to new artificial intelligence threats with AI agents — or perhaps worrying about monster ...

Simplifying global connectivity: Inside Google’s Cloud WAN strategy

As enterprise IT becomes more distributed and data-intensive, Google’s Cloud WAN is emerging as a strategic solution to simplify wide area networking while enabling agility for AI, IoT and mission-critical apps. The shift toward multicloud, AI-powered environments is driving demand for software-defined infrastructure that reduces complexity and improves operational efficiency globally. In response, Google has ...
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Navigating the future of application architecture: Embracing gen AI, platform engineering and security by design

The job of application architects is getting harder as the integration of generative artificial intelligence, adoption of platform engineering, and heightened security demands are providing change at a breakneck pace. As organizations strive to meet increasing automation needs and address cybersecurity threats, understanding these trends and planning effectively becomes crucial. Technology leaders must adjust for ...
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RSAC highlights security markets in transition

As the RSAC 2025 Conference approaches, key themes are emerging that are set to dominate the world’s largest cybersecurity gathering. Industry dynamics are shifting rapidly – from AI enabling higher velocity threats, an intensified platform consolidation debate, high-profile M&A, rising interest in AI agents (with somewhat tepid adoption in cyber), and shifting security budget priorities. ...
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How AI-driven development tools impact software observability

“I made this whole program in 5 minutes with just a few (Insert GenAI tool) prompts. Any developer not using AI tools to replace developers will find themselves out of a job in two years”  – random AI fanboy on X Let’s face it, the next few years are going to be really tough for software-driven ...

Driving change in the DEI-deprived tech industry: Allyship, mentorship and speaking up

Editor’s note: We don’t often cry in enterprise tech, but when we do, it’s for good reason. Special thanks to Sandeep, Will and Catherine for being so inspiring to this tech nerd let the tears come. It goes without saying that it’s never been more important to be an ally, but how do we do so ...

AI Agent Builder Summit preview: Preparing business for the era of intelligent digital coworkers

Deloitte will showcase its innovative approaches and thought leadership during theCUBE Research’s AI Agent Builder Summit on April 16, highlighting key insights into developing and deploying agentic AI solutions. As businesses grapple with the complexities of growing and scaling operations, AI-driven digital workers are rapidly becoming integral to strategies aimed at achieving significant cost reductions and higher-value ...