All articles by BV Swagath

BV Swagath

AI boosts developer speed, but oversight lags, study warns

Based on responses from 1,528 DevSecOps professionals, the report finds 91% use at least two AI tools, 54% three-plus.

Oracle slashes 21,000 jobs, citing strategy and AI-led overhaul

The company stated it is adapting its business model to meet evolving technology demands and the growing use of AI.

ASML asserts compliance with China export controls on EUV machines

Curbs introduced under the first Trump administration have barred EUV exports to China, limiting access to advanced chipmaking tools.

Accenture to acquire Dragos, runZero and NetRise for $4.2bn

Accenture aims to deliver a unified security platform for critical infrastructure, including power, manufacturing, pipelines, and data centres.

EigenQ and SVAQ sign $3bn deal to form public quantum tech company

EigenQ develops quantum security, AI, secure communications, and advanced sensing solutions, including technologies for post-quantum cryptography.

Databricks targets AI-driven threat detection with Panther deal

Databricks’ acquisition of Panther supports its security lakehouse strategy as an alternative to traditional SIEM systems.

Salesforce to acquire Fin for $3.6bn to expand AI agent services

Fin’s AI agent resolves complex customer queries autonomously across channels such as live chat, email, WhatsApp, SMS, phone, and Slack.

Anthropic suspends Fable 5, Mythos 5 access for foreign nationals

The US government order affects all foreign nationals, including Anthropic staff, whether they are inside or outside the US.

Anthropic releases Claude Fable 5 with new safeguards and API access

Developers and subscribers can now access Claude Fable 5 through the Claude API and Anthropic’s various subscription plans.

OpenAI submits confidential IPO filing, timing and terms undecided

The decision follows OpenAI rival Anthropic’s move of submitting a confidential S-1 registration for its own proposed IPO.