Microsoft Azure stories

EDB crowns itself top commercial Postgres backer in new vitality index, as cloud and data giants ramp up investment in the database.

Upwind integrates its runtime cloud security with Azure, offering unified protection and Sentinel tie-ins via the Microsoft Marketplace.

SonicWall champions 'Secure by Default', promising built-in, automated protection that tames tool sprawl and misconfigurations at scale.

CIQ launches Rocky Linux Pro AI, a tuned RHEL-compatible distro promising higher GPU inference throughput from day one at production scale.

DataBahn deepens Microsoft Sentinel integration, promising faster SIEM roll-outs, AI-driven telemetry routing and up to 60% cost savings.

Conga unveils AiMe AI agents to automate pricing, quoting and contracts, promising end-to-end deal flows across Salesforce and Microsoft stacks.

Temenos wins Microsoft AI Cloud partner status for its Azure-native core banking SaaS, boosting co-sell options and bank modernisation plans.

GenAI use in healthcare is fuelling patient data policy breaches, with regulated records making up 89% of AI-linked violations, research shows.

MariaDB moves to buy in-memory specialist GridGain in a bid to deliver sub-millisecond latency for agentic AI and real-time workloads.

Cato launches Dynamic Prevention, a SASE-native engine that auto-detects multi-stage attacks by correlating months of security telemetry.

IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.

Sitecore launches sovereign AI and content services on Azure in Singapore, targeting regulated sectors with in-country data residency.

Upwind boosts India hub and APJ cloud footprint as runtime security demand surges amid rising breaches and tighter regional regulations.

Netskope unveils NewEdge AI Fast Path to speed secure enterprise traffic to major AI clouds, cutting latency for chatbots and agents.

BeyondTrust's Pathfinder platform has been named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm's 2026 CIEM Radar, praised for unified identity security.

GitProtect DevOps backup lands on Microsoft Marketplace, giving Azure customers streamlined procurement and deployment for code protection.

CIQ unveils RLC Pro, a paid Rocky Linux subscription promising long-term support, FIPS-ready security and vendor-backed bug fixes.

Meta hands React and React Native to a new Linux Foundation-backed React Foundation, promising neutral, community-led governance.

AlgoSec posts record 2025 as hybrid cloud surge drives 37% new business growth, strong ARR gains and rapid uptake of its Horizon platform.

Proofpoint overhauls its channel with a new Partner Network, adding richer incentives, deal protection and AI-focused services for partners.