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Microsoft Corp. has announced the launch of new AI-powered Sales Agents designed to help businesses accelerate deal cycles and boost productivity by automating key sales tasks. The new agents, announced Wednesday, are integrated into both Microsoft 365 Copilot and Dynamics 365 and …
Crogl raises $25M and launches knowledge engine to scale up enterprise security
Cybersecurity risk management startup Crogl Inc. today announced that it has raised $25 million in new funding and launched its knowledge engine that allows enterprises to scale their security operations while maintaining compliance and reducing operational risk. Founded in 2023, Crogl offers …
Samsara sees shares dip despite topping earnings and revenue estimates
Shares in Samsara Inc. fell in late trading today despite the internet of things cloud platform provider reporting earnings and revenue beats in its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter. For the quarter that ended on Feb. 1, Samsara reported adjusted earnings per share …
Google enhances Chrome Enterprise with improved work and personal profile separation
Google LLC today rolled out new enhancements to Chrome Enterprise, the enterprise version of its Chrome browser, that are designed to provide clearer separation between work and personal browsing, along with stronger protections for unmanaged devices. The new features aim to give …
AIceberg introduces new AI trust platform with $10M in new funding
Artificial intelligence trust, safety, security and compliance technology startup AIceberg Inc. today announced that it has raised $10 million in new funding and launched its AI trust platform that provides enterprise-grade security with real-time, automated validation of AI application traffic. Founded in …
Justice Department indicts Chinese officials and contractors over cyber intrusion campaign
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 12 Chinese nationals, including officers of China’s Ministry of Public Security and members of the hacking group APT27, over their alleged roles in a sprawling cyber intrusion campaign that targeted victims around the world. Among …
Zscaler posts strong earnings and revenue beats, driving share gains
Shares in Zscaler Inc. rose by more than 8% in late trading today after the cloud security company impressed investors with earnings and revenue beats in its fiscal 2025 second quarter. For the quarter that ended on Jan. 31, Zscaler reported adjusted …
SpecterOps raises $75M to expand identity attack path security platform
Cybersecurity solutions and services provider Specter Ops Inc. today announced that it has raised $75 million in new funding to support the scaling of BloodHound Enterprise, a platform for comprehensively removing identity-based attack paths. Founded in 2017, SpecterOps specializes in adversary-focused cybersecurity solutions, leveraging …
Knostic raises $11M to strengthen enterprise AI security with need-to-know access controls
Enterprise artificial intelligence security startup Knostic Inc. announced today that it has raised $11 million in new funding to bolster its offering, support enterprises with their AI transformation, and add a customizable safety layer to tools such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and …
OpenAI launches NextGenAI consortium with 15 research institutions and $50M in funding
OpenAI today announced the launch of NextGenAI, a consortium of 15 leading research institutions dedicated to using artificial intelligence to accelerate research breakthroughs and transform education. The consortium launches with $50 million in funding from OpenAI for research grants, compute funding and …