All articles by BV Swagath
BV Swagath
Cognizant launches dedicated Gemini group to scale agentic AI
The Gemini Frontier Capability Group will draw on more than 18,000 Cognizant associates to deliver production-grade agentic AI solutions.
Keeper Security integrates with Tenable to close cloud security gaps
The native integrations allow security teams to act on cloud findings instantly while centralising credential management for vulnerability scans.
Proofpoint to acquire Varonis in $6.3bn cybersecurity deal
The all-cash deal values Varonis at $49.75 per share, a 52% premium to its pre-rumour stock price, and is expected to close in H1 2027.
Siemens joins IBM research effort to develop nanostack technology
Siemens will contribute design automation and simulation expertise to help develop IBM’s angstrom-scale nanostack chip architecture.
Workday to purchase C1.ai for AI agent access governance
C1.ai’s platform automates identity permissions across hundreds of business applications for both human workers and autonomous software agents.
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Microsoft plans multi-gigawatt rollout for custom Azure Maia chips
The custom silicon programme will underpin inference for Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Foundry and Dragon Copilot.
IonQ agrees to acquire Zero Trust firm Elisity for up to $1.3bn
The all-stock transaction will pair Elisity’s enterprise Zero Trust platform with IonQ’s post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution capabilities.
AMD unveils Helion open rack blueprint for agentic AI
The OCP-based rack design supports CPU-only and combined GPU configurations and is planned for availability in November 2026.
Cisco unveils agentic AI tools across Webex, workplace and CX
Updates span Webex AI agents, a Google Meet partnership for Cisco devices, a new CX platform, and RoomOS 27 due in November.
SAP agrees to acquire AI work intelligence firm TechWolf
TechWolf is expected to continue as an independent entity under its current CEO following completion of the acquisition.