Machine learning (ML) stories
A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech
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fintech
Ant International rolls out privacy-enhancing tech across Alipay+ payments, letting encrypted data process at scale as regulators sharpen scrutiny.
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
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storage
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manufacturing
Tata Steel deploys more than 300 AI agents with Google Cloud to speed up maintenance, customer service and back-office work worldwide.
Manhattan adds AI agents & fulfilment tools for retailers
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cx
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martech
Manhattan unveils embedded AI agents and fulfilment simulation tools to help retailers speed service, sharpen checkout and compare order strategies.
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.
Datadog launches GPU Monitoring to cut AI compute costs
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siem
Datadog rolls out GPU Monitoring worldwide as AI teams race to rein in soaring compute bills and spot idle capacity across model workloads.
Google unveils Virgo Network for next-gen AI workloads
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hyperscale
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dc
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genai
Google launches Virgo Network to link 134,000 TPU 8t chips, promising faster AI training and lower latency across its data centres.
Google Cloud expands AI infrastructure with new chips
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storage
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
Google Cloud unveils new TPUs, NVIDIA-based instances and networking upgrades as it races to support more complex AI workloads.
Google unveils separate TPU chips for training & inference
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virtualisation
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
Google splits its latest AI silicon into dedicated training and serving chips, promising faster model building and cheaper inference for agents.
KPMG & Google Cloud launch AI agents for regulated sectors
Today
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
KPMG deepens Google Cloud tie-up with AI agents for regulated sectors, including a Cardinal Health finance tool to tackle pricing disputes.
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Google Cloud broadens its data platform with agent-focused tools, cross-cloud federation and new performance upgrades for enterprise users.
Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Infosys and Google Cloud widen partnership to package agentic AI tools for major industries, while training 100,000 staff on Gemini Enterprise.
Google Cloud unveils AI security tools & fraud defence
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firewalls
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data protection
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hyperscale
Google Cloud expands AI security with new agents, Wiz integrations and fraud defences as it targets faster, more automated cyber attacks.
Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline
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saas
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digital transformation
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fintech
Backbase unveils AI-native Banking OS to tackle fragmented bank operations and shared customer records, targeting practical AI gains across frontline work.
Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
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robots
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uc
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firewalls
Cambridge Wireless sets out a 2026 conference agenda spanning AI, cyber resilience, quantum networking and industrial automation.
Europe launches HiCONNECTS to cut AI data centre power
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uc
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semiconductors
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smart cities
Europe backs HiCONNECTS project to use light-based computing and networking, aiming to ease AI-driven strain on data centre power demand.
Cogna appoints former Amazon AI leader Sam Ng as CTO
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digital transformation
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smart home
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partner programmes
Cogna taps former Amazon AI engineering leader Sam Ng as Chief Technology Officer to steer its platform as it expands beyond its core markets.
Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark
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firewalls
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
Check Point claims fourth straight win in Miercom hybrid mesh security test, scoring 99.8% and beating rivals on phishing and malware blocking.
Iron Mountain wins Google Cloud award for media archives
Yesterday
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Iron Mountain lands Google Cloud honour for AI-powered media vaults, helping rights holders digitise ageing archives and unlock new licensing revenue.
Cast AI report finds 5% GPU use in Kubernetes clusters
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virtualisation
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devops
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hyperscale
Cast AI says businesses are burning cash on AI infrastructure, with just 5% GPU use across 23,000 Kubernetes clusters and rising H200 costs adding pressure.