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Google Cloud launches Cortex Framework v7 for SAP AI
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches Cortex Framework v7 for SAP AI

The update could help SAP users expose ERP data to AI agents without altering core systems, while cutting compute costs in BigQuery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cloudera named leader in Forrester's data lakehouse wave
Private Cloud

Cloudera named leader in Forrester's data lakehouse wave

The ranking may strengthen Cloudera's pitch to regulated enterprises struggling to move AI pilots into production at scale.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Netcore.ai rebrand puts AI agents at marketing core
Software-as-a-Service

Netcore.ai rebrand puts AI agents at marketing core

Marketing teams could see tighter accountability as Netcore.ai pairs seven AI agents with human growth engineers to manage campaigns end to end.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets
Digital Transformation

Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets

Fleet managers gain a single view of charging, fuel and reimbursement data as mixed-energy operations grow more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
SAP, Google Cloud expand zero-copy data access for BigQuery
Data Analytics

SAP, Google Cloud expand zero-copy data access for BigQuery

Businesses can now query live SAP data in BigQuery without replication, cutting storage overhead and speeding analytics and AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Progress to buy Domo assets in USD $400 million deal
Software-as-a-Service

Progress to buy Domo assets in USD $400 million deal

The deal expands Progress's push into AI data software, adding Domo's 2,400-plus customers and governance tools as firms seek trusted input for models.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Databricks deepens Microsoft tie-up into the 2030s
Data Analytics

Databricks deepens Microsoft tie-up into the 2030s

The expanded deal aims to help customers ground AI in their own data while easing governance and cost concerns across Microsoft tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Checkout.com moves Airflow to Google Cloud, cuts costs
Software-as-a-Service

Checkout.com moves Airflow to Google Cloud, cuts costs

By shifting orchestration to Google Cloud's managed service, the payments firm cut monthly data platform costs by about 30% and improved reliability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
StarHub named HPE's APAC Service Provider of the Year
Robotics

StarHub named HPE's APAC Service Provider of the Year

The award bolsters StarHub's push into enterprise services as telecoms groups compete to provide cloud, security and AI support across Asia-Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

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Forrester finds 264% ROI from Gravwell security platform
Security Information and Event Management

Forrester finds 264% ROI from Gravwell security platform

Rising telemetry costs are pushing security teams to rethink SIEM spending, after a study found Gravwell users recouped costs in under six months.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Airbyte adds workspaces & HubSpot writes for agents
Software-as-a-Service

Airbyte adds workspaces & HubSpot writes for agents

Access controls are tightening as Airbyte lets AI agents update HubSpot records and limits each team to its own workspace.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Hyperlayer names first Head of AI as banks push AI
Software-as-a-Service

Hyperlayer names first Head of AI as banks push AI

Banks are moving AI into live, regulated systems, putting pressure on software vendors to prove every instruction is authorised and auditable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Treasure AI signs women's sports deal with Portland clubs
Customer Data Platforms

Treasure AI signs women's sports deal with Portland clubs

The deal gives Portland's women's teams AI tools to target supporters more precisely, as sponsors chase stronger engagement in a growing market.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Jul 2026
Camino cuts labour costs with Tenzo platform in London
Data Analytics

Camino cuts labour costs with Tenzo platform in London

The restaurant group says Tenzo's data tools have saved hundreds of thousands of pounds while keeping guest satisfaction steady across five sites.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
NetBox Labs and BlueAlly partner on network automation
Digital Transformation

NetBox Labs and BlueAlly partner on network automation

Automation projects may be easier to trust as BlueAlly adopts NetBox Labs' infrastructure data platform across customer deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Kritmatta launches AI agent platform for SME businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Kritmatta launches AI agent platform for SME businesses

Small businesses could cut manual admin as the new tool links emails, CRM records and chats into one workflow for review.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
British Triathlon launches digital overhaul with Netcompany
Customer Relationship Management

British Triathlon launches digital overhaul with Netcompany

The overhaul aims to give members simpler digital access, more relevant communications and better self-service across Great Britain’s triathlon bodies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026