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Several familiar names from the current enterprise AI push have been selected to join the Department of Homeland Security's "safe" AI advisory board. However, there are also some notable omissions from this group, which will place a significant amount of trust in AI companies.
Department of Homeland Security Announces New AI Advisors
Today, the Department of Homeland Security revealed a new set of AI advisors focusing on critical infrastructure. In other news, Microsoft has quietly targeted the infrastructure-as-code market, while we also delve into the quote of the week.
Microsoft and Google Experience Cloud Growth
Both Microsoft and Google are currently enjoying a resurgence in cloud growth. HashiCorp's brief period as a public company comes to a close, and we explore the latest moves in the enterprise space.
C3 AI has benefitted significantly from the generative AI trend, but CEO Tom Siebel warns about the potential dark side of this technology.
Meanwhile, HashiCorp's conflict with OpenTofu raises questions about code integrity, and Rajesh Naidu's role in integrating acquired companies' tech stacks sheds light on the complexity of SaaS applications.
Cushman & Wakefield's journey towards standardizing its tech stack following numerous mergers and acquisitions reflects the broader trend of companies consolidating their IT infrastructure.
Principal Financial Group's transition to the cloud underlines the increasing importance of digital services, accelerated by the pandemic and the leadership of Kathy Kay.
DocuSign's shift to the cloud to meet data residency requirements and facilitate AI services represents a larger trend among tech companies.
Technology Updates
Google's introduction of its Gemini foundation model to its database strategy aims to enhance administrators' tools for uptime optimization and SQL code generation. Cloudflare's recent acquisitions strengthen its serverless computing strategy.
The evolving landscape of RPA and AI reflects enterprises' changing priorities, while OpenTelemetry's impact on cloud app management is becoming more apparent.
The lack of open models in AI impedes regulatory discussions, and companies like Snyk navigate market competition amid industry consolidation.
The Agile Manifesto's principles promote collaboration between developers, users, and stakeholders, but organizations often struggle to implement true change in software development practices.
Cybersecurity and Open-Source Software
Enterprise tech vendors' promises to indemnify customers using generative AI tools raise questions about legal responsibilities. GitHub's integration of generative AI technology sparks concerns among developers.
Addressing password requirements for global teams in enterprises is crucial for collaboration and security. Improving cybersecurity amidst trends like generative AI remains a key challenge for companies.
Rowan Trollope's leadership at Redis during challenging times in enterprise tech underscores the impact of generative AI on the industry.
New data tools emphasize speed and efficiency, moving beyond traditional Big Data approaches to more advanced analytics.
