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AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers
Software-as-a-Service

AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers

The move targets firms struggling to shift AI pilots into live systems, with AWS embedding engineers to speed deployment and cut reliance on consultants.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Envoy AI Gateway reaches 1.0 for production AI use
DevOps

Envoy AI Gateway reaches 1.0 for production AI use

Enterprises can now route AI traffic with open-source governance and observability as Envoy AI Gateway reaches version 1.0.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Carvertise & Azira track tourism visits from rideshares
Uber

Carvertise & Azira track tourism visits from rideshares

Destination marketers can now tie rideshare ads to verified visits, giving tourism campaigns clearer proof of return on spend.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
ClickHouse launches AI agents as ARR tops USD $250m
Data Analytics

ClickHouse launches AI agents as ARR tops USD $250m

The launch underscores rising demand for low-latency AI analytics as the company's cloud revenue climbs past USD $250 million in annual run-rate.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Tetrate unveils Built on Envoy open source extension hub
Virtualisation

Tetrate unveils Built on Envoy open source extension hub

Tetrate launches Built on Envoy, an open source extension hub to speed enterprise adoption of Envoy, especially for AI-heavy workloads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026
Robotics

Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026

AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push
DevOps

Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push

Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer

Fivetran appoints Monica Ohara as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and brand development, enhancing its data integration leadership.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
ThoughtSpot debuts Analyst Studio for AI & analytics
Data Analytics

ThoughtSpot debuts Analyst Studio for AI & analytics

ThoughtSpot has unveiled Analyst Studio, a new platform aimed at streamlining data preparation, enhancing analytics, and optimising cloud costs for data teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Vayu Robotics reveals first AI-powered delivery robot
Robotics

Vayu Robotics reveals first AI-powered delivery robot

Vayu Robotics unveils what it calls the world's first AI-driven on-road delivery robot, set to reduce eCommerce delivery costs through innovative tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
AI expert Dr. Craig Martell named CTO at Cohesity
Data Protection

AI expert Dr. Craig Martell named CTO at Cohesity

Dr. Craig Martell, AI and machine learning expert, joins data security firm Cohesity as CTO, tasked with impacting the company's tech vision and AI-driven future roadmap.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
New Chief Product Officer appointed at LogicMonitor
Data Analytics

New Chief Product Officer appointed at LogicMonitor

LogicMonitor appoints Taggart Matthiesen as its new Chief Product Officer, responsible for overseeing all aspects of product strategy for the company.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2023
Differences in generations propelling huge changes in spending
eCommerce

Differences in generations propelling huge changes in spending

IDC has revealed some dramatic shifts occurring in how different generations earn income, spend their money, and leverage technology to do both.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022
Study: Rideshare apps hungry for customers personal data
Marketing Technologies

Study: Rideshare apps hungry for customers personal data

Data has revealed the most data-hungry rideshare apps on the market, along with other surprising results around their safety and reliability.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022

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Ever raises USD $31m to scale AI-native auto retail
Digital Transformation

Ever raises USD $31m to scale AI-native auto retail

AI-first auto retailer Ever raises USD $31m Series A led by Eclipse to scale its platform and push nationwide across the US market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Feb 2026
Lyft to open dedicated downtown Toronto office next year
Mobility

Lyft to open dedicated downtown Toronto office next year

Lyft will open new tech hub in the financial district, its second North American centre, to drive innovation and expand in the growing Canadian market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 18th Oct 2025
Emburse automates receipt capture with American Airlines, DoorDash
Artificial Intelligence

Emburse automates receipt capture with American Airlines, DoorDash

Emburse now automates receipt capture for American Airlines' AAdvantage Business flights and DoorDash meals, easing expense reporting for firms and travellers alike.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025