AI Needs a Firewall and Cloud Needs a Rethink

Rahul Neel Mani • July 21, 2025

The cloud was meant to be cheaper, but it's not. A bold new vision is emerging: one that slashes costs, decentralizes AI and secures APIs at the edge. From inference to firewalls, a reimagined internet is challenging hyperscaler dominance.

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Attackers Exploit Zero-Day Flaws in On-Premises SharePoint

Prajeet Nair , Mathew J. Schwartz • July 21, 2025

Hackers have been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in on-premises installations of Microsoft SharePoint to gain remote access, and steal cryptographic keys and data. As Microsoft rolls out patches against "ToolShell," experts warn administrators to also rotate keys, to help eject attackers.

Cloud Computing

Multi-Cloud Adoption Rises to Boost Control, Cut Cost

Sandhya Michu • July 9, 2025

Enterprises are moving beyond single-cloud setups. To reduce vendor lock-in, cut costs and boost resilience, IT leaders are adopting multi-cloud strategies and cloud-agnostic tools. A new survey shows why this shift is gaining momentum and what it means for the future of IT.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Enterprises Are Prioritizing Generative AI Spending in 2025

Brian Pereira • July 8, 2025

Generative AI is now a top budget priority over security for many enterprises, but AI talent gap continues to hinder progress on AI projects. A recent AWS report recommends redefining AI leadership roles and strengthening third-party partnerships to unlock gen AI's full potential.

How Cred Built Its Observability-Led Tech Stack

Sandhya Michu • July 7, 2025

Cred is reshaping its technology architecture. "We follow an agile development life cycle where security is embedded from day zero. As soon as product requirements are defined, all key stakeholders are brought together," said Swaminathan Seetharaman of Cred.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Faster Not Bigger: New R1T2 LLM Combines DeepSeek Versions

Rashmi Ramesh • July 4, 2025

Say hello to DeepSeek-TNG R1T2 Chimera, a large language model built by German firm TNG Consulting, using three different DeepSeek LLMs. The goal of R1T2 is to provide a faster LLM with more predictable performance that maintains full reasoning accuracy.

AI, Generative AI Adoption Surges Across APAC Markets

Sandhya Michu • July 4, 2025

AI and generative AI adoption in Asia Pacific is accelerating, with enterprises shifting to unified platforms and scalable infrastructure. IDC projects AI spending to reach $175 billion by 2028 in the APAC region as organizations embed intelligence into core operations across sectors.

Cybersecurity

Sovereign by Design: Data Control in a Borderless World

Rahul Neel Mani • July 3, 2025

From Schrems II to TikTok fines, data sovereignty is redefining the rules of digital engagement. It is no longer an option for enterprises. CIOs must navigate a maze of data laws and tech strategies to stay compliant and competitive in a world without digital borders.

Snowflake and Databricks: AI Visions Compared

Yamini Kalra • July 2, 2025

The recent Snowflake and Databricks summits revealed two competing visions for enterprise AI. Snowflake is known for its SQL-first simplicity, and Databricks is a pioneer in machine learning and lakehouse tech. Now, with AI as the ultimate prize, their paths are converging.

Business Transformation

Maruti Suzuki Accelerates Its Digital Journey With OneApp

Sandhya Michu • July 1, 2025

Maruti Suzuki's digital overhaul is redefining connected car experiences, unifying services and building a future-ready mobility ecosystem. The automaker's Digital Head Tapan Sahoo shares how the company is integrating cloud, AI and data into a unified mobility platform - OneApp.

Next Gen Tech

QETCI and the Netherlands Embassy Launch Quantum Report

Brian Pereira • June 30, 2025

India and the Netherlands have issued a report that underscores how quantum science and technology, QST, will revolutionize various sectors such as cybersecurity, finance and healthcare, backed by strong startup and research ecosystems. The report also explores collaboration opportunities in QST.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

AI Boss Fails Spectacularly in Month-Long Business Test

Rashmi Ramesh • June 30, 2025

Unleashing an agentic AI on the office vending machine: What could go wrong? Anthropic and AI safety company Andon Labs found out when they turned over management of a small refrigerator that acted as a vending machine to Claude Sonnet 3.7. Researchers described the AI's conduct as "pretty weird."

Next Gen Tech

Who Owns End-of-Life Data?

Sandhya Michu • June 27, 2025

As AI fuels data growth, end-of-life data is emerging as a blind spot. Blancco's 2025 report reveals how poor sanitization, unclear data ownership and rising e-waste costs are exposing enterprises to financial, environmental, reputational and compliance risks.