DDN Named to CRN’s 2025 AI 100 List for Data & Analytics Innovation

DDN (DataDirect Networks), a global leader in AI and data intelligence solutions, has been named to the 2025 CRN® AI 100 list in the Data & Analytics category. This honor recognizes DDN’s trailblazing contributions to the artificial intelligence space, particularly through its AI-optimized infrastructure and analytics platforms that empower channel partners and enterprise clients alike. Now in its second year, the AI 100 list by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, highlights the top AI innovators across cloud, data center, edge, cybersecurity, software, and analytics. The recognition underscores DDN’s vital role in equipping the IT channel with tools to build scalable, secure, and high-performance AI solutions for 2025 and beyond. Read More

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April 8, 2025

SignalFire Raises $1B to Double Down on Applied AI Startups

SignalFire, a pioneering early-stage venture capital firm rooted in applied AI, has announced the successful raise of over $1 billion in new capital, boosting its total assets under management (AUM) to approximately $3 billion. Amid a volatile fundraising landscape, this milestone signals strong investor confidence in SignalFire’s thesis-driven strategy, proprietary AI infrastructure, and founder-first operational model. The newly raised capital will power its Seed, Early, Executive-in-Residence (XIR), and Opportunities funds. Read More

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April 8, 2025

IBM Acquires Hakkoda to Boost Data and AI Consulting Services

IBM has announced the acquisition of Hakkoda Inc., a premier global data and AI consultancy. This move significantly strengthens IBM Consulting's ability to support enterprise data modernization and AI-powered business transformation. With Hakkoda's recognized capabilities in Snowflake-based platforms and generative AI solutions, the acquisition represents a major step forward in IBM’s AI and data consulting evolution. Read More

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April 8, 2025

Appfire Launches Cloud Alliance to Simplify Atlassian Migrations

Appfire, a global leader in enterprise software solutions, has announced the launch of the Appfire Cloud Advantage Alliance—a new program tailored to support enterprise customers migrating from Atlassian Data Center to Atlassian Cloud. By leveraging the company’s marketplace leadership and strong partner ecosystem, the initiative aims to simplify and accelerate cloud transformation for complex enterprise environments. Read More

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April 7, 2025

Fiveonefour Launches Aurora AI Agents to Automate Data Engineering Workflows

Fiveonefour, a rising leader in intelligent data engineering, has officially launched Aurora, a new suite of AI agents designed to automate and accelerate the most time-consuming data engineering workflows. Built to help companies rapidly productize and operationalize proprietary data, Aurora is already showing real-world results through its early deployment with F45 Training, a global boutique fitness franchise. Read More

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April 7, 2025

SymphonyAI Unveils Revedia DataOps and TVOD Upgrades at NAB 2025

SymphonyAI, a pioneer in predictive and generative AI SaaS for enterprises, is showcasing a major evolution of its Revedia platform at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The company introduced the Revedia DataOps Suite, alongside significant upgrades to the Revedia Content Suite, cementing its position as a key AI enabler for media organizations navigating increasingly complex content monetization ecosystems. Revedia’s dual-suite capabilities now provide AI-first capabilities tailored to streamline data operations and amplify revenue optimization across FAST, AVOD, TVOD, and traditional TV models—backed by deep integration with Microsoft Azure and Azure OpenAI Service. Read More

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April 4, 2025

Redpanda Raises $100M to Power Agentic AI Data Streaming

Redpanda, the fast-rising star in real-time data streaming, has announced a $100 million Series D funding round led by GV (formerly Google Ventures), with continued support from Lightspeed Venture Partners. The round brings Redpanda’s total funding to $265 million and pushes its valuation to $1 billion, signaling a major leap as it doubles down on infrastructure powering the agentic enterprise — a new paradigm in AI-driven business operations. Read More

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April 4, 2025

SoftServe and Google Cloud Partner to Accelerate AI Innovation

In a recent SoftServe report, 73% of large enterprises worldwide acknowledged the need to overhaul their data strategies to unlock the full potential of AI. Addressing this challenge, SoftServe, a premier IT consulting and digital services provider, has announced a strategic, multi-year partnership with Google Cloud. This collaboration is designed to fast-track the development and implementation of AI-powered data solutions, helping clients across industries capitalize on emerging technologies such as agentic AI, physical AI, and generative AI. Read More

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April 4, 2025

MindsDB Integrates MCP to Simplify Enterprise AI Data Access

As enterprises increasingly adopt artificial intelligence, managing and accessing diverse data sources securely and efficiently has become a major roadblock. MindsDB, a leader in AI data integration, addresses this challenge by announcing comprehensive support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP)—a universal standard developed by Anthropic. With this integration, MindsDB transforms into a unified AI data hub, drastically simplifying the deployment of AI in complex enterprise ecosystems. Read More

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