All articles by BV Swagath

BV Swagath

Databricks nears $5bn equity raise at $134bn valuation

The AI driven data platform surpassed a $5.4bn revenue run-rate in Q4, with year-on-year growth of more than 65%.

EC signals interim measures over Meta’s WhatsApp AI restrictions

The case focuses on revised terms restricting WhatsApp Business Solution access for AI providers where AI is the main service.

Axcelis-Veeco $4.4bn merger receives shareholder approval

The merger aims to expand market reach by integrating complementary technologies, potentially increasing the addressable market to over $5bn.

Firmus receives $10bn boost for Project Southgate rollout

The funding will enable Firmus’ AI Factory platform deployment, addressing global HPC demands with energy-efficient technologies.

Capgemini, Google Cloud expand partnership for secure AI solutions

By integrating Google Cloud’s AI, Capgemini aims to modernise operations while ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance.

AI start-up Fundamental launches NEXUS, raises $255m in funding

The funding will be used to scale computing, enhance enterprise deployments, and expand research, engineering, and marketing teams.

Zscaler acquires SquareX to extend Zero Trust controls into browsers

SquareX developed a Browser Detection and Response product to monitor and respond to client-side threats within browsers.

Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.6 for long-context workloads

Claude Opus 4.6 improves coding over Opus 4.5, with longer agentic tasks, larger codebases, and improved review and debugging.

Siemens acquires Canopus AI to enhance semiconductor metrology

Canopus AI has introduced ‘Metrospection,’ an AI-driven approach designed to improve workflows in wafer and mask metrology.

Alphabet Q4 2025 net income increases by 30% to $34.5bn

The annual revenue for 2025 was $402.8bn, a 15% jump from $350bn the previous year.