AI
Google is transforming Chrome into an AI-native browser
Google LLC has long used its Chrome web browser as a way to boost the popularity of its products and services, notably to strengthen its dominance in search, and now it’s trying to do…
AI
Cisco bets on AI-ready campus and branch networks to handle the edge explosion
As artificial intelligence reshapes the enterprise, the spotlight often falls on data centers. But Cisco Systems Inc. argues that the real frontier lies closer to the edge — in campus and branch networks. But Cisco…
Infra
Microsoft to invest $4B to build second data center facility in Wisconsin
Microsoft Corp. today revealed plans to spend $4 billion building a second data center in Wisconsin, having already begun construction on an initial facility nearby that’s set to cost about $3.3 billion. At a…
Infra
Octopus Energy to spin off Kraken software unit at potential $15B valuation
Octopus Energy Group Ltd. today announced plans to spin off its Kraken subsidiary, which sells software that helps utilities operate more efficiently. The Wall Street Journal cited analysts as saying that the deal could…
AI
AWS adds fully managed AI models: Qwen3 and DeepSeek-V3.1
Amazon Web Services Inc. today announced the addition of fully managed open-weight models Qwen3 and DeepSeek-V3.1 to its AI model portfolio. The new models offer greater flexibility to customers that rely on the Amazon Bedrock generative…
AI
How Extreme Networks elevates AI’s transformation potential with intelligent networking
No longer a mere futuristic concept, artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the engine behind enterprise transformation. As its adoption elevates, however, the AI network is stepping out of its “plumbing” role and emerging as…
Apps
Atlassian acquires developer productivity startup DX for $1B
Atlassian Corp. today announced plans to acquire DX, a startup with a software platform that helps enterprises make their developers more productive. The deal is worth about $1 billion. Atlassian plans to finance the…
AI
As AI reshapes cybersecurity, CrowdStrike bets on adaptive defenses
By Ryan Stevens
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity, bringing both powerful new opportunities and increasingly complex threats. To keep pace, the industry is moving toward adaptive defenses and agent-driven systems built for speed and flexibility. Still,…
Security
Agentic security arrives: CrowdStrike leads Day 2 keynote at Fal.con 2025
At this year’s Fal.con, big-picture discussions have centered on the future of cybersecurity, with artificial intelligence rewriting the rules of the game. As adversaries now fine-tune AI to optimize attacks, security leaders are betting on…
AI
Nvidia to invest $5B in Intel as part of new chip partnership
Nvidia Corp. today announced plans to invest $5 billion in Intel Corp. as part of a collaboration that will see the companies jointly develop new chips. The partnership encompasses both the data center and…