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New Investments
Anthropic is at the forefront of AI safety research, developing cutting-edge solutions that prioritize ethical and responsible AI deployment. By leveraging their advanced technology, Anthropic empowers organizations to implement AI strategies that are both innovative and aligned with industry best practices. Discover more in their press release.
SpecterOps specializes in advanced cybersecurity solutions, offering tools designed to enhance organizational security and resilience. By utilizing their innovative technology, SpecterOps helps businesses proactively address potential threats, ensuring robust protection and operational continuity. Learn more in our blog Closing the Back Door: Cisco Investments Fuels SpecterOps' Vision for Attacker-Driven Identity Security.
Cloud and Data Center
HYCU added support for Google BigQuery. The center piece of Google’s data strategy, Google BigQuery is the unified data platform that allows users to store, analyze, and visualize multi-petabytes of multi-modal data. Support includes the first in the industry for Atomic Backup Sets for BigQuery. These are designed to ensure consistent views and queries spread across multiple datasets.
Artificial Intelligence
Cohere introduced Aya Vision. Designed to enhance multimodal AI capabilities, Aya Vision enables AI models to process and understand images alongside text. This innovation strengthens enterprise applications by improving contextual comprehension and response accuracy.
DataRobot enhanced cash flow forecasting with AI. By leveraging machine learning models, businesses gain more accurate and dynamic predictions for managing liquidity. The solution improves decision-making by identifying trends, reducing risks, and optimizing financial planning.
Scale launched Thunderforge to accelerate AI adoption in American defense. Built for national security applications, Thunderforge enables intelligence analysis, autonomous systems, and battlefield decision-making. The platform ensures reliability, scalability, and compliance with defense standards.
Collaboration
Aisera was recognized as one of America’s Best Startup Employers for 2025 by Forbes. This honor highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and its impact on solving critical market challenges. The achievement reflects the dedication of its team and the customers driving its success.
Theta Lake ranked in the top four across all categories and scored highest in three of five use cases in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for Digital Communications Governance and Archiving (DCGA) Solutions. The evaluation compared fourteen vendors, highlighting Theta Lake’s leadership in compliance and governance.
Uniphore identified key factors for selecting the right Customer Data Platform (CDP). AI-driven insights, seamless integrations, and real-time data processing play a crucial role in optimizing performance. A well-chosen CDP enables businesses to enhance customer engagement, improve decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.
Networking
Aliro deployed the first live implementation of AliroNet Quickstart, an entanglement-based quantum network, at its headquarters. The solution integrates classical and quantum hardware with Aliro software for seamless operation. Aliro also earned the Merit Award for Telecom Security for AliroNet, recognizing its innovation in quantum networking.
Aviz Networks integrated Aviz ONE with Cisco 8000 using open-source SONiC. The integration enables enhanced network visibility, automation, and multi-vendor interoperability. This advancement streamlines operations for enterprises and service providers, optimizing network performance and management.
Observability and Dev Ops
Nobl9 unveiled the Composite SLO Calculator to simplify reliability management. The tool combines multiple service level objectives (SLOs) into a single metric, offering a clearer view of system health. This advancement empowers organizations with actionable insights to optimize service performance.
Security
AppOmni leveraged generative AI to simplify SaaS security. The integration enhances threat detection, automates risk analysis, and improves security posture management. This advancement empowers organizations to better protect sensitive data and streamline security operations.
Binalyze examined the balance between cyber response automation and investigation. By integrating automation, security teams accelerate threat mitigation while maintaining investigative depth. This approach ensures swift responses without compromising forensic accuracy.
Expel was named a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: MDR Services, Q1 2025. The report recognizes Expel for its strong threat detection, rapid response capabilities, and customer-focused approach. This distinction underscores Expel’s commitment to delivering effective managed detection and response services.
JupiterOne redesigned its Widget Editor to deliver a faster, more intuitive way to visualize insights. The update improves usability, streamlines customization, and enhances data exploration. This upgrade empowers users to create more effective security and compliance dashboards.
Securiti released a compliance playbook to help GRC teams navigate the EU AI Act. The guide outlines key requirements, risk management strategies, and best practices for responsible AI governance. This resource enables organizations to align with regulatory expectations and mitigate compliance risks.
SGNL announced $30 million in Series A funding to disrupt outdated enterprise access management, which they argue is failing in cloud-first environments. The company's identity-first security approach aims to replace static access controls with dynamic, real-time decisions, improving security and reducing operational burdens. This funding will fuel SGNL's growth, expand its team, and broaden its market reach among Fortune 500 companies.
Query.AI debuted the Query Splunk App 2.5 to enhance security investigation capabilities. The update introduces improved search functionality, streamlined data access, and greater interoperability with security tools. These enhancements enabled teams to accelerate threat detection and response.
Upstream leveraged automotive data to enhance AI and cybersecurity. By utilizing connected vehicle data, the approach improves threat detection, anomaly identification, and predictive analytics. This advancement empowers automakers and fleet operators to strengthen security and operational efficiency.
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