The race to build faster, more power-efficient AI infrastructure is pushing semiconductor companies deeper into the optical supply chain. This week, Semtech Corporation announced it has acquired HieFo Corporation, a California-based manufacturer of Indium Phosphide (InP) optoelectronic devices used in optical transceivers for data center connectivity. The deal, valued at approximately $34 million in cash,…
In an increasingly crowded cybersecurity market, channel ecosystems are becoming just as important as the technology itself. That reality was underscored this week as Bitdefender received a five-star rating in the 2026 Partner Program Guide from CRN, a brand of The Channel Company—marking the eleventh consecutive year the security vendor has earned the publication’s highest…
Enterprise planning startup Pigment says it is nearing $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) after doubling revenue for the third consecutive year—a growth streak the company attributes to a rapid shift toward AI-first planning platforms. The momentum reflects a broader enterprise trend: companies are replacing legacy planning software with tools that can keep pace…
Global risk and claims management firm Sedgwick says the insurance industry is racing to adopt AI—but most carriers still struggle to turn that adoption into meaningful results. In a new report examining the future of property claims, Sedgwick argues that insurers must move beyond AI experimentation and focus on scaling automation, orchestrating workflows, and integrating…
Identity data may not grab headlines like generative AI, but it’s quickly becoming the backbone of enterprise AI strategy. At the upcoming Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026, identity intelligence firm Verato plans to make that case loud and clear. The company announced it will host multiple thought leadership sessions and showcase its Verato MDM…
