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Notebook users can now query local pandas data with SQL and pass results back to Python, reducing data shuffling in analytics workflows.
Defenders could gain a faster edge against AI-driven attacks as Google Cloud ties Gemini, Wiz, CodeMender and Mandiant into one platform.
The move could help organisations curb cloud admin account abuse by revoking elevated access automatically after approved sessions end.
The update aims to cut review bottlenecks by auto-fixing vulnerable dependencies and surfacing code flaws scanners often miss.
Enterprise AI projects are stalling because legacy networks and siloed data cannot support the scale, speed and security modern workloads demand.
Many organisations are still testing AI in pilots, as executives say trust, governance and measurable results now matter more than hype.
Most government and education IT leaders say unvetted AI is a security risk, as 73% of public sector infrastructure cannot run complex workloads.
Paid Jira Cloud users will get agent oversight and automation tools as Atlassian seeks to close the gap between AI use and developer productivity.
Security checks will now cover more Arm processors, as the chip designer broadens use of Arteris' Radix tool to spot flaws earlier.
Customers can now buy Simform's data modernisation tool through Microsoft Marketplace, with purchases counting towards Azure spending commitments.
Businesses face mounting pressure to curb unsafe AI rollouts as executives warn that general-purpose tools are outpacing governance and controls.
Governance concerns are rising as companies embed AI deeper into critical workflows, from factory floors to defence operations and customer service.
Project timelines are being stretched as 87% of channel partners move to counter hardware price swings and memory shortages, Westcon-Comstor found.
With NZD $13 billion set to be spent on public technology, the firm says procurement reform could keep more taxpayer money and control at home.
Tax season staff could save hours as extracted client data is pushed straight into return systems, reducing manual rekeying and errors.
Campuses facing rising ransomware and AI-related threats may gain faster recovery tools as the cyber security firm expands its education reach.
Financial firms can now use governed Snowflake data in Rogo's AI tools without moving sensitive records outside existing controls.
UK firms can now keep observability and security data in-region, easing compliance pressure as cloud and AI systems grow more complex.
The rollout will put secure AI tools into 6,000 employees' hands as Evri seeks to cut manual work and improve parcel delivery.
The free feature widens access to document scanning on phones, giving home users and small firms a lower-cost route to digitisation.
