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Rubrik extends Google Cloud backup to BigQuery & Storage
Software-as-a-Service

Rubrik extends Google Cloud backup to BigQuery & Storage

The move gives organisations a separate recovery path for analytics and AI data, after attacks on cloud backups and identity systems have risen.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Nvidia donates OpenShell to CNCF as it backs agent scale
Open source

Nvidia donates OpenShell to CNCF as it backs agent scale

The move puts autonomous AI agents and GPU clusters under open source scrutiny as NVIDIA seeks to shape the Kubernetes stack around them.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
BlackBX launches partner programme for website support
Multi-factor authentication

BlackBX launches partner programme for website support

Partners can now offer clients clearer oversight of website patching and uptime, with BLACKBX filling a gap left between IT contracts and hosting.

By Regine Laguilles • 3 min read • Today
Google Cloud makes LookML indexing generally available
Data governance

Google Cloud makes LookML indexing generally available

Enterprises using AI agents should get more reliable revenue and churn calculations as governed LookML definitions are now indexed in Knowledge Catalog by default.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
Google Cloud launches IAM Helper for agent access tasks
Privileged Access Management

Google Cloud launches IAM Helper for agent access tasks

That could cut deployment delays for firms using autonomous agents, while keeping higher-risk access changes behind human approval and audit trails.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
AvePoint launches platform for AI governance & cost
Disaster Recovery

AvePoint launches platform for AI governance & cost

Organisations are being urged to tighten controls as AvePoint says 88.4% have already suffered at least one AI agent-related security incident.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
Google Cloud launches new security tools for AI agents
Cloud Security

Google Cloud launches new security tools for AI agents

The rollout aims to help companies patch AI-driven systems faster, as Google adds identity, perimeter and detection controls across its cloud security stack.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud unveils self-learning context tools for AI
Data governance

Google Cloud unveils self-learning context tools for AI

The preview tools aim to cut manual upkeep and make AI agents more accurate as firms struggle to keep business context current.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week
KloudStax wins Google Cloud services Premier partner status
Digital Transformation

KloudStax wins Google Cloud services Premier partner status

Rapid revenue growth and a bigger AI pipeline have helped KloudStax secure elite Google Cloud status, widening customer access to technical support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
eCloudvalley renews AWS pact to push enterprise AI
Manufacturing

eCloudvalley renews AWS pact to push enterprise AI

The renewed pact will help the Singapore provider move enterprise AI products into more markets across Asia-Pacific as AWS backs joint development.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud adds Anthropic-managed Claude deployment
Data sovereignty

Google Cloud adds Anthropic-managed Claude deployment

Customers can now choose between tighter compliance controls and faster access to new Claude features on Google Cloud without changing billing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Google Cloud unveils Agent Compute Engine for AI agents
Storage

Google Cloud unveils Agent Compute Engine for AI agents

The new service aims to make AI agents faster to start, cheaper to run and safer to isolate as cloud demand shifts beyond chatbots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Google Cloud launches AI agent engine & governance
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches AI agent engine & governance

Enterprises can now run autonomous AI agents with tighter isolation and governance as Google Cloud expands controls across its own services and other environments.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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Google Cloud launches Gemini for healthcare in US preview
Risk & Compliance

Google Cloud launches Gemini for healthcare in US preview

Healthcare staff could save hours a week as Google Cloud's new AI tool links records, claims and policy data to speed decisions in preview.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Today
Google puts Gemini Robotics ER 2 into public preview
Robotics

Google puts Gemini Robotics ER 2 into public preview

The release gives enterprises a high-level robot control layer that can verify tasks, plan longer workflows and share workspace understanding across machines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday
CData appoints finance Chief & ex-Google Cloud lead
Digital Transformation

CData appoints finance Chief & ex-Google Cloud lead

The move bolsters CData's push to scale its AI data gateway, with seasoned finance and cloud leadership set to support expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Urbyte tests KƎƎLO on OpenAI, Anthropic & Hugging Face
Data centers

Urbyte tests KƎƎLO on OpenAI, Anthropic & Hugging Face

The tests suggest autonomous agents can be stopped from crossing authority limits, with seven unauthorised actions blocked and receipts kept for approved ones.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
CDS Superstores extends THG Fulfil deal for brands
Robotics

CDS Superstores extends THG Fulfil deal for brands

Online growth at The Range, wilko and Homebase will be backed by automated warehousing as CDS Superstores extends its THG Fulfil partnership.

By Shadda Lie Catugal • 3 min read • Last week