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‘Our partners asked, and we listened’: Cato Networks unveils revamped global partner program
Cato Networks has announced a refresh of its global partner program in a move the SASE specialist said will help partners capitalize on market growth. Available now, the Cato Networks Channel First Partner Program introduces new specialization tracks and program tiers, as well as zero upfront financial commitment, while Cato’s Managed SASE (MSASE) Partner Platform – introduced in June 2024…
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China’s Alibaba and Baidu step up global competition with new reasoning-focused AI models – Computerworld
“In initial benchmarks, both of these models have been measured as being roughly on par with OpenAI and DeepSeek models and slightly behind Grok 3 beta and Google Gemini 2.5 Pro,” said Hyoun Park, CEO and chief analyst at Amalgam Insights. “Baidu’s Ernie 4.5 Turbo Measures up on par with OpenAI’s newest GPT models while being priced much more competitively…
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Datatonic expands global services with Syntio acquisition
Cloud data and AI solutions provider Datatonic has moved to expand its range of global services with the acquisition of Syntio. Founded in 2017, Zagreb-headquartered Syntio specializes in data engineering, providing services designed to help organizations modernize their data infrastructure and develop advanced data platforms. For three years in a row, the firm was listed by the Financial Times as…
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Huawei set to ship 910C AI chips at scale, signaling shift in global AI supply chain
“From a performance standpoint, Nvidia’s new-generation chips — such as the B200 and the upcoming B300 Ultra, based on TSMC’s 4nm process and equipped with advanced HBM3/3E memory — have significantly widened the gap compared to Huawei’s 910C, which is likely built on SMIC’s N+2 7nm process (effectively 14nm) and lacks advanced HBM memory,” said Neil Shah, partner and co-founder…
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Cisco names Oliver Tuszik as global sales chief
Networking and connectivity giant Cisco has announced the appointment of Oliver Tuszik as its new executive vice president of global sales. Tuszik will join Cisco’s executive leadership team from April 27, formally replacing Gary Steele, whose departure was first announced by the firm back in February. A long-time company veteran, Tuszik has spent more than a decade at Cisco and…
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Global cybersecurity spending is set to rise 12% in 2025 – here are the industries ramping up investment
Global cybersecurity spending is expected to surge this year, fueled by escalating state-sponsored threats and the rise of generative AI, according to new analysis from IDC. Statistics from the consultancy’s Worldwide Security Spending Guide show spending is expected to grow by 12.2% across the year and to hit $377 billion by 2028. The bulk of this spending – 70% –…
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US, other G7 nations, fall behind in global tech race, study finds – Computerworld
Without focusing on innovation and future industries, tech leadership by the G7 is no longer guaranteed, Lehne said. Tech advances are reshaping the global economy, with industries such as AI, automation, and clean energy relying on a STEM-skilled workforce. As a result, countries investing in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and training will drive growth; those that don’t…
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Qualcomm launches global antitrust offensive against Arm, accusing it of stifling competition – Computerworld
Potential industry ramifications The ongoing legal and regulatory battles between Qualcomm and Arm highlight broader tensions in the semiconductor industry, particularly as companies position themselves to capitalize on growing demand for computing chips beyond smartphones. AI, data centers, and enterprise computing are emerging as key battlegrounds, with chipmakers vying for market dominance. Both companies have a history of regulatory challenges.…
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SYSPRO appoints Josef Al-Sibaie to spearhead global expansion
SYSPRO has announced the appointment of Josef Al-Sibaie as its new chief of staff and corporate development officer, as the digital manufacturing solutions provider looks to drive global growth. The former Advent International investment professional is tasked with leading SYSPRO’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy, with a focus on high-impact investments to enhance its digital manufacturing suite and strengthen its…
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Global security spending continues to rise
Rising cyber crime and a surge in AI-powered threats is fueling a rise in security spending around the world, according to analysis from IDC. The consultancy’s Worldwide Security Spending Guide shows global security spending is expected to grow by 12.2% this year, and to hit $377 billion by 2028. The bulk of this spending (70%) will be in the US…
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