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Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up
Cloud Security

Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up

The tie-up aims to help 7,400 US community banks and credit unions spot AI-enabled cyber threats earlier and speed up responses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Google adds multivariate forecasting to BigQuery SQL
Data Analytics

Google adds multivariate forecasting to BigQuery SQL

BigQuery users can now forecast several related metrics at once in SQL, reducing the need for separate models when variables move together.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Google puts Gemini 4 Argon on Cloud for enterprise
Application Programming Interface

Google puts Gemini 4 Argon on Cloud for enterprise

Businesses and developers can now tap Gemini 4 Argon on Google Cloud, as Google targets long-running enterprise tasks and cyber defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Google data agent kit automates fraud review pipeline
Risk & Compliance

Google data agent kit automates fraud review pipeline

New payments data can now be pushed from raw logs into a fraud review queue each day, using Google Cloud services and Airflow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today
Google Cloud unveils ultra-low latency tools for markets
Private Cloud

Google Cloud unveils ultra-low latency tools for markets

Exchanges and trading firms can now run latency-sensitive workloads in Google Cloud private regions, as it targets co-location-like timing predictability.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
Tech Mahindra expands Google Cloud AI training push
Manufacturing

Tech Mahindra expands Google Cloud AI training push

With customers moving from AI trials to live deployments, the move will train more than 12,500 associates worldwide to build and govern agents.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Bunnings launches AI shopping assistant Buddy in NZ
Generative AI

Bunnings launches AI shopping assistant Buddy in NZ

New Zealand shoppers can now get project advice and product suggestions online as Bunnings rolls out Buddy across its website and app.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
InfrOS launches tool to tune cloud AI infrastructure
Hybrid Cloud

InfrOS launches tool to tune cloud AI infrastructure

Businesses are being pushed to rework cloud estates faster, as InfrOS says AI-optimised infrastructure spending will climb 96% to USD $42 billion in 2026.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Google pitches Gemini agent to startups for busywork
Data Analytics

Google pitches Gemini agent to startups for busywork

Startups could cut admin and coding time as Google folds Gemini into Workspace and lets teams assign persistent AI coworkers to routine tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Google Cloud & Temporal launch serverless workers
Artificial Intelligence

Google Cloud & Temporal launch serverless workers

Developers can now run Temporal workers on Cloud Run, with queues scaling capacity automatically and costs falling when work dries up.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Google updates VPC Service Controls with new policy tools
Private Cloud

Google updates VPC Service Controls with new policy tools

The free upgrade should let cloud administrators tighten access controls and fix blocked traffic faster across larger Google Cloud estates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Google adds Gemini integration to borderless Lakehouse
Software-as-a-Service

Google adds Gemini integration to borderless Lakehouse

Businesses can query data across rival clouds without moving it into Google Cloud first, as the preview aims to speed AI agents and cut duplication.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month

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Exalate launches Australian hosting for cloud connector
Risk & Compliance

Exalate launches Australian hosting for cloud connector

Australian firms can now keep Exalate Cloud in-country on Google Cloud in Sydney, easing migration and compliance concerns for connected systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Brazen adds Dawn Childs, Potter & Scheps to Bristol
Digital Transformation

Brazen adds Dawn Childs, Potter & Scheps to Bristol

The expanded five-day programme aims to draw more founders, creatives and investors into Bristol with talks, workshops and immersive shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Eucalyptus founder urges Australian start-ups to take risks
eCommerce

Eucalyptus founder urges Australian start-ups to take risks

The acquisition underscored how quickly a pivot can pay off, with Eucalyptus sold to Hims & Hers for USD $1.15 billion after a risky shift.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Teradata adds privacy & resiliency for enterprise AI
Data Protection

Teradata adds privacy & resiliency for enterprise AI

New controls aim to keep sensitive data usable in AI systems while reducing re-identification risk and improving recovery after outages or attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Onecom updates Vox with deepfake detection & transcripts
Large Language Models

Onecom updates Vox with deepfake detection & transcripts

Businesses using Onecom's Vox will now get live warnings on suspected cloned voices, plus transcription and caller verification in one platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week