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Google Cloud is one of the most capable cloud computing platforms around, but it wouldn’t be what it is without the expertise of Google LLC’s vast ecosystem of partners. In the past few years Google Cloud has massively expanded that ecosystem, with …
Microservices connectivity firm Solo.io raises $135M in Series C funding
Application networking company Solo.io Inc. is feeling flush today after raising $135 million in a new round of funding that brings its post-money valuation to more than $1 billion. Altimeter Capital Management led the Series C round, which also saw participation from …
ArangoDB brings yet more money into graph database market with $27.8M round
Open-source graph database startup ArangoDB GmbH today said it has landed $27.8 million in a new funding round led by Iris Capital. Existing investors Bow Capital and Target Partners also participated in the Series B round alongside another new backer, New Forge, bringing …
Google goes greener, enabling sustainable life choices with Search
Google LLC is making a huge push to combat climate change with the launch of numerous new features in Google Search. The idea is to help people to make more sustainable choices, either by lowering their carbon footprint, supporting clean energy or …
Quantum computing startup Rigetti plans to go public through SPAC merger
One of the most prominent startups in the quantum computing market, Rigetti Computing Inc., today announced plans to go public through a merger with a special-purpose acquisition company. The transaction values Rigetti at about $1.5 billion and the company expects to receive $458 …
Box adds advanced ransomware protection and a ton of collaborative features at BoxWorks 2021
Cloud content management company Box Inc. is stepping up its ransomware protections with the addition of a new malware deep scan capability in Box Shield. The new feature, to be announced at its BoxWorks 2021 event today, comes alongside a host of …
Databricks buys 8080 Labs for its low-code data exploration tools
Venerable big-data analytics company Databricks Inc. is betting on the ability of low-code software to inspire more citizen data scientists. Databricks announced today it’s acquiring the Germany-based startup 8080 Labs GmbH, maker of a popular user interface-based data science tool called bamboolib …
MadHive to expand Google Cloud deployment in $100M deal with consultancy SADA
Digital TV advertising platform provider MadHive Inc. has announced another megabucks deal with the Google Cloud consultancy firm SADA Systems Inc. The company is expanding its use of Google Cloud in a big way, it said in an announcement today, having agreed …
TigerGraph boosts availability and scalability with enterprise-focused updates
Graph database company TigerGraph Inc. today announced a major update to its platform that brings dozens of new enterprise-grade features around availability, scalability, manageability and security. The 3.2 release is intended to give organizations the confidence they need for their mission-critical applications. It also …
UiPath partners with CrowdStrike to increase confidence in automation security
Robotic process automation firm UiPath Inc. said today it’s partnering with the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. to bring advanced endpoint security features to its RPA platform. UiPath is a leader in the RPA industry. It sells software that’s used by companies …