NinjaOne hits $500M ARR and launches no‑credit‑card free trial
NinjaOne, the Austin‑based unified IT operations platform, announced a free trial that requires no credit‑card, aiming to lower entry barriers for large enterprises. The cloud‑native solution bundles endpoint management, patching, remote access, backup, mobile device management, asset tracking and vulnerability detection into a single console. The company reported surpassing $500 million in annual recurring revenue in January 2026.
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The episode dissects the gap between commoditized AI agent infrastructure and the bespoke workflow engineering needed for healthcare deployments, arguing that while 60‑70% of the tech stack (LLMs, orchestration, vector stores, compliance layers) can be standardized, the remaining 30‑40% requires a Palantir‑style forward‑deployed engineering (FDE) approach. It explains how heterogeneous EHR configurations, undocumented administrative processes, and strict regulatory demands make generic agents ineffective without on‑site engineers and domain experts who map and encode institution‑specific logic. The discussion also covers the economics of the FDE model for startups, health systems, and investors, and highlights data points such as the 70% AI pilot failure rate and $350 B annual US healthcare admin costs. Guest insights emphasize that success hinges on embedding technical and clinical talent to translate real‑world workflows into the agent’s rules layer.
A recent experiment demonstrates that Kubernetes can recover from an OOMKill in under five seconds, erasing the diagnostic evidence before an on‑call engineer can investigate. The default event retention and container‑log policies cause the OOM event and related state to...

Westcon‑Comstor has signed a pan‑European distribution agreement to become UiPath’s strategic distributor, creating a unified route‑to‑market for AI‑powered automation services. The partnership equips channel partners with professional services, presales expertise, and a flexible Flex financing solution to speed deal closures....

On February 26, a one‑hour webcast titled “From Systems of Engagement to Systems of Action: The Agentic CPO” will explore how Agentic AI is reshaping procurement. Speakers Andrew Bartolini of Ardent Partners and Saquib Jawed of Zycus will explain the...
Pathology labs are accelerating digital transformation, but integrating laboratory information systems (LIS) with imaging management systems (IMS) remains a hurdle. Cybersecurity and image management top the agenda as AI-driven diagnostics expand. Cloud‑based LIS‑IMS solutions promise stronger security controls and scalable...

Enterprise storage in Ireland has evolved from a back‑end utility to a strategic engine that underpins AI, multicloud and data‑driven initiatives. Dell’s Innovation Catalyst Study shows 48% of Irish firms prioritize data readiness for AI, yet 66% remain in early...

Security, IT and engineering teams face pressure to accelerate outcomes while extracting AI value, yet 88% of AI proofs‑of‑concept never reach production despite 70% of workers seeking time‑saving automation. The Hacker News article outlines three pre‑built intelligent‑workflow use cases—automated phishing response,...
Enterprise networks face unprecedented strain as AI workloads surge, generating unpredictable, high‑volume traffic across regions. A recent Broadcom study shows only 49% of organizations believe their networks can meet AI’s bandwidth and latency demands, despite 99% adopting cloud strategies. Retrieval‑augmented...
Snowflake unveiled Cortex Code, an AI‑driven coding assistant embedded in its data platform, at the Build conference in London. The tool can generate, explain, and optimize SQL and Python code, handle data‑engineering and analytics tasks, and is context‑aware of schemas, governance...

SANS Institute and cybersecurity firm siberX have launched NOW // AI, an immersive simulation program built on the SANS AI Blueprint. The curriculum targets executives and security teams, focusing on three pillars—Protect AI, Utilize AI, and Govern AI—to tighten risk...

Enterprise AI is being deployed as core infrastructure that routinely infers personal identity attributes such as gender, voice, and facial characteristics. In Google Gemini Meet Notes, a non‑binary user who selected "Rather not say" was mis‑gendered as "she," illustrating how...

Retool’s 2026 “Build vs. Buy” report shows 35% of enterprises have already replaced at least one SaaS application with a custom‑built solution. The survey of 817 professionals found 78% plan to increase internal tool development in 2026, with workflow automation...

Drata, the leading agentic trust management platform, announced the opening of its new San Francisco headquarters, marking a strategic commitment to the tech hub after a five‑year anniversary. The company reported 190% year‑over‑year enterprise customer growth, 60% revenue growth, and...

Microsoft Defender now includes a Library Management feature that lets security operations centers (SOCs) organize, preview, and control the scripts and tools used in live response. Analysts can upload PowerShell, batch, and other response files ahead of investigations, making them...

TopQuadrant unveiled TQ Data Foundation, an enterprise context platform designed to close the AI "context gap" that keeps many large firms in pilot mode. The solution layers knowledge‑graph technology over existing data assets, delivering unified models, reference terms, metadata, and...
AI‑assisted coding is set to dominate enterprise development, with Gartner projecting 90% of engineers using AI assistants by 2028. As AI automates line‑level vulnerability detection, security teams face a surge in code volume and reduced review windows. This forces a...

Routes Healthcare, a leading health and social care provider in northern England, adopted the BPA Platform to integrate its Sage 200 ERP with a wide range of SaaS applications. The low‑code integration layer unified data, automated workforce communication, recruitment, and...

Bolt Data unveiled Bolt Data Connect, a solution built on the ServiceNow AI Platform that streams live IoT data from industrial equipment into enterprise workflows. The offering automates field service actions, predicts maintenance needs, and provides real‑time visibility across asset...

SAP’s Customer Experience unit is pushing industry‑specific AI, tying CX tightly to ERP and supply‑chain data to deliver truly intelligent retail interactions. At NRF 2026 the company announced embedded AI for planning, fulfillment and commerce, and a partnership with N4XT for...
🤖 Which AI Tool Should You Use — And When? Not all AI tools are built for the same job. Here’s a practical breakdown 👇 🧠 Deep Reasoning & Logic Use DeepSeek → for multi-step reasoning, math-heavy logic, complex problem...
Don't let pressure force a system switch. Hold steady and do what's right for your business. This is a common challenge, especially in the SAP ecosystem, so you're not alone. #SAP #BusinessTips https://t.co/hLA2rW9Od3
i-Genie.ai has been accepted into Microsoft’s invite‑only Pegasus Program, unlocking Azure AI credits, dedicated success managers, and marketplace listing. The partnership grants co‑selling rights, early access to Microsoft product updates, and high‑visibility promotion at events like NRF and MWC. Leveraging...
#SAP Talent Management Technology: a Chat with Rinky Karthik https://t.co/gMZ29hTtCL >a nice interview with @rinkysmile of #SuccessFactors talking about talent management. #EnSw #HRTech #HR #HCM #AI #Talent
MES platforms are moving to elastic, modular architectures, breaking the monolithic deployment model. Rockwell Automation’s elastic MES framework combines modular components, hybrid edge‑to‑cloud infrastructure, and industry‑specific templates, letting manufacturers add capabilities incrementally. The global MES market is projected to triple...

Enterprise security teams now rely on open source for core infrastructure, development pipelines, and production applications, yet patching cycles remain sluggish. TuxCare’s 2026 Open Source Landscape Report shows that 60% of recent incidents involved known vulnerabilities that were not patched...

Workato is an enterprise‑grade integration and automation platform that connects apps through visual “recipes” and targets large organizations with complex ERP, legacy, and data‑warehouse systems. It emphasizes centralized IT governance, role‑based access, and custom connector development, resulting in longer implementation...
.@OpenClaw is the gift that keeps giving. I keep discovering new use cases for it. And the real power law happens when OC starts making connections between the workflows I’ve built for it.
Global Shop Solutions launched two AI‑driven modules—AI Accounts Payable Automation and AI Sales Order Entry—integrated into its ERP platform. The AP tool scans invoices, extracts key data and matches them to purchase orders, eliminating manual entry and reducing errors. The...

Amsterdam‑based Orq.ai has launched its AI Router as a standalone product, turning the previously hidden routing layer into a strategic control point for enterprise AI. The move addresses growing complexity as firms run multiple large language models to balance cost,...
While custom software offers flexibility and scalability for unique business needs, especially customer-facing or competitive advantages, it can be more costly and less efficient technologically. #Tech #Business https://t.co/0UYl9C5hEm

On the ground for @Zoho Day 2026 in Austin. Looking forward to the discussions, leading a customer panel and interviews with Zoho execs. There is a lot to unpack. #CIO @sandraklo #ZohoDay26

Singapore’s Cyber Security Agency and the nation’s four major telcos (M1, Simba Telecom, Singtel, StarHub) launched the "Cyber Guardian" operation, expelling the China‑linked threat actor UNC3886 after an 11‑month campaign. The attackers breached critical network segments but did not steal...
Vendor lock-in makes switching harder later. Businesses and software evolve differently, creating a gap over time. Plan for future digital transformations. #VendorLockIn #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/SEjhkOsbRr
new post up: in which @martinfowler gives me the best advice ever at the worst possible time, plus... a rundown of the special guests to expect in the second edition of "Observability Engineering"! https://t.co/ZcaP1rzYib
Red Hat and SAS have released a reference architecture for deploying the SAS Viya analytics platform on Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA). The guide details a workload‑placement strategy using dedicated machine pools, integration with AWS services such as RDS for PostgreSQL,...
Red Hat has rebranded its Insights service as Red Hat Lightspeed, keeping core advisor, vulnerability and compliance capabilities while emphasizing AI‑driven speed. New Image Builder integrations now auto‑register RHEL images to Red Hat Satellite and Ansible Automation Platform, and allow compliance profiles...
GitLab announced a 99.9% availability service‑level agreement for Ultimate customers on GitLab.com and GitLab Dedicated, backed by service credits when monthly uptime falls short. The SLA covers core DevSecOps experiences such as issues, merge requests, Git operations, Container and Package...
Australian firms are pouring money into AI, yet many projects stall in pilot mode, not because of the technology but due to weak experience design, unclear ownership, and poor integration into customer journeys. Cognizant’s AI‑native agency, Cognizant Moment, was launched...
In this episode Sara Richter announces the rebranding of SAP Emarsys to SAP Engagement Cloud, highlighting its evolution from a marketer‑first personalization tool to an enterprise‑wide, AI‑enabled engagement platform. She explains how the new solution integrates real‑time customer insights, operational...
Temporal announced a Series D financing round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, bringing new capital to the open‑source durable execution platform. The round includes Lightspeed partners Anoushka Vaswani, Ravi Mhatre, Bucky Moore and Justin Shen. Temporal’s technology underpins mission‑critical services at...

Camunda’s blog outlines how the open‑source Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol can be embedded in BPMN‑based processes to enable reliable, auditable communication between heterogeneous AI agents. It explains Camunda’s three A2A connectors—client, polling and webhook—and when each fits a deterministic service task...
CompTIA unveiled SecAI+, its first Expansion Series certification, aimed at securing AI systems and leveraging AI tools within cybersecurity operations. The credential builds on foundational certifications such as Security+, CySA+ and PenTest+, requiring three to four years of IT experience...

Dicker Data has expanded its telco business unit to include a broader unified communications (UC) portfolio, targeting both Microsoft Teams Calling and multi‑vendor voice solutions. The new offering adds Switch Connect, Symbio, GoTo and IPscape, while InTele delivers end‑user training...

An AI factory is an operational model that industrializes artificial‑intelligence development by linking high‑performance compute, data pipelines, orchestration, governance and deployment into a continuous production system. The concept, popularized by NVIDIA, moves AI from isolated experiments to repeatable, scalable outputs....

A new vulnerability, CVE‑2026‑25903, affects Apache NiFi versions 1.1.0 through 2.7.2 and was patched in 2.8.0. The flaw allows users with limited privileges to modify the configuration of already‑deployed restricted components, bypassing the platform’s authorization checks. While it does not...
Business transformations require strong executive ownership and decisive decision-making. Don't delegate all choices; leaders must guide consensus to navigate the inherent risks and ensure success beyond just a tech upgrade. #BusinessTransformation #Leadership #ChangeManagement https://t.co/3eDHQ4CWSO

Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) dominates the managed Kubernetes market with roughly 50% share, offering a fully managed control plane, deep AWS integration, and serverless compute via Fargate. EKS Anywhere, launched in 2020, extends the same open‑source distro to on‑premise...
Japanese telecom KDDI selects Oracle Cloud Scale Charging and Billing to replace its legacy billing system. The cloud‑native platform on OCI will handle real‑time charging for mobile, broadband and digital services, aiming to cut costs and boost agility. KDDI expects...
HashiCorp announced that HCP Packer now offers SBOM vulnerability scanning in public beta, while its package‑visibility feature has moved to general availability. The new scanning capability cross‑references each artifact’s software bill of materials against the MITRE CVE database and flags...
Data governance has morphed into a catch‑all term covering quality, metadata, privacy, compliance, and digital strategy, creating ambiguity that blurs responsibilities and stalls decisions. A new resource, "What Is Data Governance? 30 Questions and Answers," builds on the Broadband Commission’s Data...