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Google unveils Gemini 4 Carbon with cyber focus
Cloud Security

Google unveils Gemini 4 Carbon with cyber focus

Cyber defenders are getting first access as Google rolls out its latest AI model in stages, with wider use to follow after testing and review.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Oracle pledges USD $1 billion to boost partner ecosystem
Partner Programmes

Oracle pledges USD $1 billion to boost partner ecosystem

The four-year funding push is designed to help Oracle's partners build and sell more AI and cloud services, and support customer deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
AI girlfriend searches top in Australia, study finds
Artificial Intelligence

AI girlfriend searches top in Australia, study finds

Australia topped the ranking with 70.1 AI girlfriend searches per 100,000 internet users, despite a reported loneliness rate of just 10%.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Fleet launches AI governance tools for employee devices
Risk & Compliance

Fleet launches AI governance tools for employee devices

IT teams can now track AI tools, token spend and data-sharing on employee devices as Fleet adds oversight features to its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Google uncovers brief AOMEI supply chain malware attack
Malware

Google uncovers brief AOMEI supply chain malware attack

Systems that polled AOMEI's update servers at the wrong moment could have pulled malicious files in the brief April-to-July tampering window.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Oracle launches agentic AI platform for cloud setups
Digital Transformation

Oracle launches agentic AI platform for cloud setups

The rollout aims to cut manual work and speed deployments for firms moving to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications from older systems.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
ORCA launches PT-3 quantum computer for business use
Data centers

ORCA launches PT-3 quantum computer for business use

Businesses can now trial quantum workloads in London as the room-temperature system is already being used for protein design and energy scheduling.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Hotejka scam network uses free hosting to target users
Malware

Hotejka scam network uses free hosting to target users

Researchers say the scheme has run since 2017, exposing users to fake Microsoft alerts and remote access theft through legitimate hosting tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Oracle launches Media Fabric to join production & streaming
Generative AI

Oracle launches Media Fabric to join production & streaming

The new system could cut production time and costs for broadcasters and streamers while tying adverts more closely to viewer data.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Oracle launches Claw-powered Fusion apps for CX teams
Robotics

Oracle launches Claw-powered Fusion apps for CX teams

Oracle has added governed AI tools to Fusion Cloud Applications, aiming to help sales and service teams execute more complex tasks with less manual effort.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Oracle launches AI consulting practice with OpenAI
Data governance

Oracle launches AI consulting practice with OpenAI

Businesses moving beyond AI pilots will get help from Oracle's new service, which aims to speed deployment and tighten control across enterprise systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Oracle launches AI registry for Fusion application setup
Open source

Oracle launches AI registry for Fusion application setup

The registry could cut manual setup work for Oracle Fusion customers, while letting AI agents execute and test configurations with human oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today
Oracle unveils Deep Trust AI Architecture for enterprises
Encryption

Oracle unveils Deep Trust AI Architecture for enterprises

The framework is meant to help companies control security, privacy and business rules as AI agents and generated software spread through enterprise systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Oracle adds AI data platform tools for enterprise governance
Data governance

Oracle adds AI data platform tools for enterprise governance

The new tools could help businesses control AI agents more tightly as Oracle targets lower token use, stronger governance and easier scaling.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Oracle expands NVIDIA AI cloud with Vera Rubin systems
Hyperscale

Oracle expands NVIDIA AI cloud with Vera Rubin systems

Customers will soon get broader access to NVIDIA Vera Rubin systems on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, as the pair scale AI capacity for training and agents.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Oracle expands Marketplace with partner purchasing options
Partner Programmes

Oracle expands Marketplace with partner purchasing options

The changes aim to make enterprise software easier to buy through Oracle channels, as partners seek closer sales support and flexible contracts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Oracle launches Claw-powered HR apps for Fusion Cloud
Human Capital Management

Oracle launches Claw-powered HR apps for Fusion Cloud

The move ties AI more tightly to HR workflows, with Oracle aiming to automate staffing, hiring and pay tasks under human oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
Oracle & Snowflake launch native OCI AI as a new service
Data Analytics

Oracle & Snowflake launch native OCI AI as a new service

Customers will be able to buy Snowflake through Oracle's cloud, simplifying billing and data access for AI and analytics workloads.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Manufacturers hit data bottleneck in AI scale-up push
Manufacturing

Manufacturers hit data bottleneck in AI scale-up push

Yet manufacturers are using only about 45% of the data they collect, slowing efforts to turn AI pilot projects into wider operational gains.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today