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itbrief.co.nz > story > check-point-joins-nvidia-design-to-secure-ai-factories

Check Point joins Nvidia design to secure AI factories

Check Point joins Nvidia design to secure AI factories1+ hour, 57+ min ago   (621+ words) Check Point Software has added its AI Cloud Protect product to Nvidia's Enterprise AI Factory validated design, positioning the cyber security firm inside a reference architecture that targets organisations running AI workloads in dedicated data centre environments. The companies described…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > tcs-amd-join-forces-to-scale-ai-across-industries

TCS & AMD join forces to scale AI across industries

TCS & AMD join forces to scale AI across industries2+ hour, 4+ min ago   (635+ words) Tata Consultancy Services has agreed a strategic collaboration with chipmaker AMD on artificial intelligence work, including plans for joint development of industry-focused AI and generative AI offerings and wider use of AMD processors in corporate IT environments. The companies said…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > ai-data-management-market-to-hit-usd-239-15bn-by-2034

AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034

AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 20343+ hour, 23+ min ago   (681+ words) Polaris Market Research has forecast sharp expansion in the global AI data management market, projecting it will reach USD $239.15 billion by 2034 and grow at a compound annual growth rate of 25.20% over the period. The firm describes AI data management as…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > ai-sprawl-to-create-waste-as-firms-chase-tools-not-trust

AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust

AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (713+ words) Nintex Chief Product and Technology Officer Niranjan Vijayaragavan has warned that "AI sprawl" will become a major source of enterprise waste as organisations deploy multiple generative AI tools across departments without coordination or governance. In a set of predictions focused…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > salesforce-launches-ai-slackbot-as-workplace-agent

Salesforce launches AI Slackbot as workplace agent

Salesforce launches AI Slackbot as workplace agent4+ hour, 29+ min ago   (695+ words) Salesforce has released a new version of Slackbot for general availability, positioning it as a built-in personal work agent inside Slack for customers on Business+ and Enterprise+ plans. The company said Slackbot uses a customer's own Slack conversations, files and…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > infoblox-to-buy-axur-to-bolster-ai-powered-threat-defence

Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence

Infoblox to buy Axur to bolster AI-powered threat defence4+ hour, 31+ min ago   (452+ words) Infoblox has agreed to acquire Axur, an external threat and brand protection security provider that uses artificial intelligence for detection and takedowns of phishing and impersonation activity. The companies said they had signed a definitive agreement. They said the deal…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > acronis-unveils-archival-storage-to-aid-data-compliance

Acronis unveils archival storage to aid data compliance

Acronis unveils archival storage to aid data compliance17+ hour ago   (510+ words) Acronis has launched Acronis Archival Storage, a long-term data storage service for managed service providers and small and medium-sized businesses that need to retain data for extended periods. The company has positioned the product at IT teams and service providers…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > the-orchestrator-tops-smartrecruiters-job-title-list

‘The Orchestrator’ tops SmartRecruiters’ job title list

‘The Orchestrator’ tops SmartRecruiters’ job title list21+ hour, 53+ min ago   (342+ words) SmartRecruiters has named "The Orchestrator" as its Job Title of the Year after analysing hiring activity across thousands of employers using its platform, highlighting increased demand for roles that coordinate work across teams, systems and automation. Employers are now defining…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > ant-backs-google-s-universal-commerce-protocol-push

Ant backs Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol push

Ant backs Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol push21+ hour, 54+ min ago   (583+ words) Ant International has joined the launch of Google's Universal Commerce Protocol, an open standard that sets out how AI agents and commerce systems exchange information across shopping and post-purchase support. The Universal Commerce Protocol, known as UCP, defines a common…...

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itbrief.co.nz > story > forrester-warns-on-2026-tech-budgets-amid-ai-shifts

Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts

Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts22+ hour, 34+ min ago   (730+ words) Forrester said business and technology leaders have turned more cautious on budget planning for 2026 as tariffs, trade wars, cyber threats and wider economic uncertainty reset expectations. The research firm said volatility has reduced optimism compared with last year. It said…...