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Pinecone launches first serverless cloud region in Singapore
Hyperscale

Pinecone launches first serverless cloud region in Singapore

Customers in Southeast Asia can now keep AI data closer to home, as Pinecone adds local residency and lower latency in Singapore.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence
Digital Transformation

Rapid7 joins OpenAI cyber programme to speed defence

The tie-up could help security teams cut false alarms and patch faster as automated attacks shrink defenders’ reaction time.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Dell adds AMD Instinct MI350P support for AI servers
Network Infrastructure

Dell adds AMD Instinct MI350P support for AI servers

Businesses can add higher-density AI capacity in existing data centres without a redesign as Dell brings AMD Instinct MI350P GPUs to its servers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform
Storage

Teradata launches autonomous AI and data management platform

The new system aims to cut infrastructure friction for firms shifting AI from pilots to always-on agents across cloud and on-premises setups.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Trusted Contact for adults
Generative AI

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Trusted Contact for adults

Adults using ChatGPT can now name a trusted contact, giving OpenAI a new way to alert someone in serious self-harm cases.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage
Data Protection

Synack launches Sara AI Pentesting for wider coverage

The move aims to widen security coverage as firms struggle to test expanding attack surfaces quickly enough.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Airbyte launches agents to unify data for AI workflows
Hybrid Cloud

Airbyte launches agents to unify data for AI workflows

Businesses struggling with fragmented records can now give AI agents a shared data layer, as Airbyte adds search and write tools for workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Bolster AI launches marketplace monitoring & takedowns
Phishing

Bolster AI launches marketplace monitoring & takedowns

Brands facing counterfeit listings can now automate removals on marketplaces, where fraud is rising and average losses reach USD $10.2 million a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
KPMG expands ServiceNow alliance in USD $40 million AI push
Software-as-a-Service

KPMG expands ServiceNow alliance in USD $40 million AI push

Clients could see faster AI rollouts across back-office workflows as KPMG deepens a three-year USD $40 million alliance with ServiceNow.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Dell & AMD expand on-prem AI servers for enterprises
Network Infrastructure

Dell & AMD expand on-prem AI servers for enterprises

Enterprises can now add AI capacity to existing data centres without reworking cooling or racks, as Dell and AMD target on-premises deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader
Crypto

Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader

AI agent workflows are being targeted by a fake OpenClaw skill that installs Remcos RAT and GhostLoader on Windows, macOS and Linux.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
ServiceNow unveils Otto & expands AI Control Tower
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow unveils Otto & expands AI Control Tower

The move aims to help enterprises govern AI tools across clouds and systems as they wrestle with rising risk, complexity and automation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 8th May 2026
Spinnaker launches SAP ECC end-of-life assessment tool
Digital Transformation

Spinnaker launches SAP ECC end-of-life assessment tool

SAP customers facing a 2027 maintenance deadline can now get a 45-minute assessment of migration, cost and support risks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use
Network Infrastructure

Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use

Nearly half of larger Asia Pacific firms have deployed AI PCs, while 95% expect workstations to be vital for AI work within two years.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
eYou opens public app as users distrust social media
Data Protection

eYou opens public app as users distrust social media

Concerns over misinformation and manipulation are creating an opening for eYou, which is now available worldwide on iOS and Android.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
monday.com rebuilds platform around AI work agents
DevOps

monday.com rebuilds platform around AI work agents

The revamp puts AI agents into everyday workflows for 250,000 customers as monday.com seeks to turn a work tool into a broader platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
BT & STACKIT link networks for sovereign cloud access
Data Protection

BT & STACKIT link networks for sovereign cloud access

Multinational groups in Europe will gain private links to an EU-based cloud, reducing exposure to public internet routes and sovereignty risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Weverse deploys Google Cloud AI for global fan support
Unified Communications

Weverse deploys Google Cloud AI for global fan support

Fans in 245 countries and regions can now get round-the-clock help on tickets and merchandise as Weverse automates support with Google Cloud AI.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms
DevOps

AI inference becomes core operational workload in firms

Most firms are now running AI in production, with hybrid clouds and security controls becoming crucial as inference overtakes training.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026