Friday Tech News

Good morning and Happy Friday!

Thank you so much for making this a part of your Friday morning coffee time. I'm Phil Moroni, and I'm an Account Executive in the Information Technology industry here with another edition of Friday Tech News!

What is this? This is a newsletter that provides updates and insights on the latest trends and developments in the technology industry. I am a professional who specializes in supporting IT leaders in evaluating, investing, and managing people, processes, and technology tools that support their businesses.

Each week, I summarize relevant industry updates from popular Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's), software publishers, and managed providers. The goal of my research and newsletter is to keep you informed about current trends and events that may impact your business from a trusted and reputable source. It's just information I'm sharing, and I follow and work with hundreds of partners in the industry, keeping track of their growth, changes, and evolution so that you don't have to.

Bottom Line: As you focus on improving your business through digital initiatives, my commitment is to keep you informed of the fast-paced changes and trends taking place so that you can plan ahead and stay ahead of the game.

Key areas of focus for me are:

1. Cloud Computing, Security, Trends

2. Developer & Security Tools

3. Networking & Infrastructure Tools

4. End User Tools & Workspace Tech

5. Emerging Technologies and Future Concepts

If you have any questions, would like information about any specific vendors I follow, or would like to have a conversation about any topic that is challenging you, I invite you to engage with me! I value feedback immensely and would love to know what you find valuable about this newsletter so feel free to reach out!

Thank you for reading and stay digitally and physically safe!

Phil

OEM News & Updates 📰

Google | Google introduces Gemini Pro through Bard upgrade

WekaIO | WekaIO Partners with NexGen Cloud

Cisco | Cisco Launches Its First SaaS Product 'Motific'

Akamai | Akamai announces Content Protector to stop scraping attacks

SolarWinds | SolarWinds Unveils Transformative Enhancements to Observability Solutions

Applitools | Applitools Unveils GenAI-Powered Autonomous Testing, Empowering Every Organization to Transform Testing and Brand Experience

OneTrust | OneTrust launches Data Privacy Maturity Model

Snowflake | Snowflake, Gulp Data team up to help companies unlock revenue from data 

Invicti | Invicti Security collaborates with Mend.io to give customers full code coverage and continuous security

Qualys | Qualys Unveils Totalcloud 2.0 with TruRisk Insights to Measure, Communicate, and Eliminate Cyber Risk in Cloud and Saas Applications

CrowdStrike | CrowdStrike and AWS Select 22 Startups for the AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Accelerator

Dynatrace | Dynatrace Unlocks AI-Driven Compliance & Protection With Runecast Acquisition

Articles I Liked This Week 💡

Queue | DevEx: What Actually Drives Productivity

CIO | What IT executives are saying about vendor consolidation

The Street | Cybersecurity expert says the next generation of identity theft is here: 'Identity hijacking'

Forbes | Why Defining Business Goals Upfront Is Key For Tech Leaders

THN | The SEC Won't Let CISOs Be: Understanding New SaaS Cybersecurity Rules

Chronosphere | Screaming in the Cloud: What goes into an observability strategy?

Tech Funding & M&A 💸

GoTo | GoTo Group Raises $100 Million

• GoTo is a Massachusetts based IT firm that offers solutions such as remote monitoring, visual engagement, and hot desking for businesses.

IONIX | Cybersecurity firm IONIX clinches $42m in landmark Series A financing

• IONIX is an Israel based attack surface management platform that provides solutions such as risk assessment, threat management, and cloud security for businesses.

Ambiance | Ambience Healthcare Raises $70M in Series B Funding

• Ambiance is a California based AI operating system that provides solutions such as document management and EHR for businesses.

Veritas | Softbank-Backed Cohesity To Acquire Veritas Data Security Unit For $3B

• Veritas Technologies develops a storage management software that offers multi-cloud data management, data protection and storage optimization solutions for businesses.

Vocode | Vocode Raises $3.25M in Seed Funding

• Vocode is a California based open-source platform that enables developers to build and deploy voice based conversational AI applications.

LimaCharlie | LimaCharlie Secures $10.2Million in Series A Round Funding

• Many congrats to Ross Haleliuk on his new book and on the product here @ LimaCharlie. LimaCharlie gives security teams full control over how they manage their security infrastructure. Get full visibility into your coverage, build what you want, control your data, and so much more paying only for what you use.

NinjaOne | NinjaOne Secures $231.5M Series C Funding Led by ICONIQ Growth

• NinjaOne is a Texas based SaaS platform that provides solutions such as endpoint management, remote monitoring and security for businesses.

Meme of the week 🤣

Recommendations 👉🏻

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