STAMFORD, Conn., July 20, 2026 — Worldwide end-user spending on AI models and platforms is projected to total $64 billion in 2026, up 63.4% from $39 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Spending on GenAI models is forecast to grow 117%, while AI platform spending will rise 36.9% in 2026. “Enterprise…
SYDNEY, Australia — July 17, 2026 — Databricks, the Data and AI company, today announced strategic funding at a $188 billion valuation. The company has signed a term sheet for this round, which it expects to close later this year, led by existing investor Coatue. The round will include additional new and existing investors. Databricks will…
STAMFORD, Conn., July 16, 2026 — At least 15% of nations in volatile geopolitical regions will establish formal data embassy agreements by 2029 to ensure continuity of government services and operations, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. This reflects a notable shift from today’s baseline, where only a few nations have…
SYDNEY – July 16, 2026 – Delinea, the runtime identity security platform that governs what humans, machines, and AI agents do once they have access, today announced the launch of the Delinea Partner Advantage Program. The new comprehensive framework is built to deliver proven identity security technology, protected profitability, and ease of doing business. Developed with direct partner input, including a global partner listening…
By Todd Hsu, President, Ferroque Systems Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. Its impact will not be defined by how advanced it becomes, but by how well it fits into the way people actually work. For years, AI has been framed as something to adopt and scale. Now that conversation is changing. As intelligence…
STAMFORD, Conn., July 15, 2026 — At least 15% of nations in volatile geopolitical regions will establish formal data embassy agreements by 2029 to ensure continuity of government services and operations, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. This reflects a notable shift from today’s baseline, where only a few nations have…
SYDNEY, July 14, 2026 – Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced the general availability of Precursor, a next-generation signal collection and behavioral detection and verification system for bot management. Built directly on Cloudflare’s edge, Precursor runs seamlessly inside web browsers to monitor entire user sessions in order to detect bot automation….
OTTAWA, Canada; 8 July 2026: MindBridge has announced that it has submitted formal comments to Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in response to its Request for Public Comment on Strategic Priorities (PCAOB No. 2026-001). The submission reflects the company’s perspective as a company working at the intersection of AI, financial analysis, and audit methodology. The…
Cynthia Lee, Delinea APAC VP “Tax time is a critical period for Australian organisations from a cybersecurity standpoint. As finance teams, external partners and auditors work at pace to finalise accounts and lodge returns, there is a surge in the volume of sensitive data being accessed and shared, creating a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to…
