verizon Verizon Acquires BlueJeans Network to Boost 5G and Enterprise Communications Verizon purchases B2B videoconferencing company BlueJeans Network for under $500 million to enhance its unified communications portfolio. The acquisition allows Verizon to integrate enterprise-grade video directly into its 5G product roadmap.
google Google Bans Employee Use of Zoom Over Security Vulnerabilities Google blocks its workforce from installing the Zoom desktop client on company devices due to unresolved security issues. The tech giant instead directs employees to use web or mobile versions for personal calls while relying on its own Google Meet for business.
covid-19 Sudden Remote Work Shift Raises Major Security Challenges for Unprepared Firms As the COVID-19 pandemic forces a sudden transition to remote work, many organizations struggle to equip employees and maintain cybersecurity. While tech giants adapt easily, smaller companies and schools face significant hurdles in this rapid workplace exodus.
google cloud Google Cloud Reaches $10B Annual Revenue Run Rate Amid Strong Platform Growth Google Cloud achieves a $10 billion annual revenue run rate after posting $2.614 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, marking a 53 percent year-over-year increase. The rapid expansion is driven primarily by accelerating growth in the Google Cloud Platform and larger enterprise deals.
paystand Paystand Secures $20 Million to Overhaul B2B Payments With Blockchain Paystand raises $20 million in a new funding round to accelerate the expansion of its blockchain-based B2B payment platform. The company aims to make corporate billing as simple as consumer apps while significantly reducing transaction fees.
haptx HaptX Raises $12 Million for Advanced Haptic VR and Robotics Gloves HaptX secures $12 million in funding to develop its next-generation sensor-packed gloves that simulate touch and resistance for enterprise VR and robotics applications.
google cloud Google Cloud Launches Transfer Service for Massive Enterprise Data Migrations Google Cloud introduces Transfer Service, a new managed tool that simplifies moving billions of files and petabytes of data from on-premise servers to the cloud. The service automatically handles network bandwidth and data validation to streamline large-scale migrations.
salesforce Salesforce Elevates Bret Taylor to President and COO Role Salesforce expands Bret Taylor's executive duties by naming him president and COO, placing him in direct line to report to Marc Benioff. Industry experts suggest this major promotion signals a long-term succession plan for the CRM giant.
aws AWS Pushes Enterprises to Accelerate Cloud Migration at re:Invent At its recent re:Invent conference, AWS expresses frustration with the slow pace of enterprise cloud adoption and urges corporate leaders to drive faster transformation. The company also places major strategic bets on artificial intelligence and edge computing to capture remaining market share.
canva Canva Expands Beyond Graphics With Video Editing and App Marketplace Canva introduces a beginner-friendly video editing tool alongside a new app marketplace featuring integrations with Google Drive and Instagram. The company also launches a free education platform to attract younger users.
google cloud Google Cloud Unveils Bare Metal Solution for Enterprise Databases Google Cloud introduces a fully managed Bare Metal Solution that lets enterprises run specialized workloads like Oracle databases on certified hardware inside Google's data centers. This new service provides a seamless bridge to the cloud without incurring egress fees.
docker Docker Secures $35M Investment and Names New CEO After Enterprise Sale Docker receives a $35 million lifeline from existing investors and appoints Scott Johnston as its third CEO this year. These changes follow the recent sale of its enterprise business to Mirantis.
mirantis Mirantis Takes Over Docker Enterprise in Major Shift for Container Pioneer Mirantis acquires Docker's Enterprise platform and team, leaving Docker to focus solely on developer tools. The deal marks a significant retreat for the once-dominant container company.
microsoft Microsoft Ignite Highlights New Cross-Cloud Management and AI Knowledge Tools Microsoft unveils Azure Arc for managing multi-cloud environments and Project Cortex, an AI-driven knowledge network, at its heavily packed Ignite conference.
ai AI Era Demands an End to Per-Seat Software Pricing Traditional per-seat pricing models actively harm AI software by discouraging the usage needed to train and improve dynamic algorithms. Vendors must adopt new pricing structures that maximize user engagement to fully capture the value of personalized technology.