Tech News this Week

Tech companies acknowledge that AI is playing a role in job losses, but some might be growing more careful with their word choice in those acknowledgments. In this episode, we explore the recent Microsoft layoffs, the role of AI in driving these changes, and how companies communicate about AI's impact on employment.   Featuring: Kelsey Ziser, Senior Editor at Information Week     In today's episod...

In this week's episode, we sat down with TechTarget News Director Jim O'Donnell to discuss the the recent wave of layoffs in the tech industry, focusing on Meta's strategic moves and the broader implications of AI transformation on employment, roles, and company culture. O'Donnell provides expert insights into how AI is reshaping the workforce and what the future might hold. In this episode, we co...

A recent Red Access report revealed a staggering 5,000 vibe-coded apps in corporate environments, with 2,000 lacking proper security controls. This means sensitive data, including medical records, is floating around with no basic protections.  TechTarget.com's Kelsey Sung and Dark Reading's Rob Wright talk about the rapid evolution of shadow AI in light of this report. Employees aren't just using...

Novo Nordisk teamed up with OpenAI, a partnership intended to shorten timelines and improve accuracy in drug development. In this episode, Kelsey Sung interviews Cliff Saran of Computer Weekly about Novo Nordisk's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI. They explore how AI is transforming drug development, reducing timelines, and addressing challenges in healthcare innovation. This collaboration a...

In this episode of Tech News This Week, Sabrina Polin hosts cybersecurity reporter Becky Bracken of Dark Reading to unpack the latest trends in cybersecurity legislation, federal and state policies, and AI regulation. They explore the implications of recent executive orders, the role of the private sector, and what the US can learn from EU approaches to AI governance. Main Topics The absence of th...

AI utilization grew among physicians from 38% in 2023 to 72% in 2026. But doctors still harbor concerns about employing the tool. TechTarget senior editor Anuja Vaidya sat down with us to dig into this trend and explore what AI adoption in this risk-averse industry can tell business leaders across the economic landscape.   In today's episode, we cover... AI use cases in healthcare Data privacy con...

The possibilities with agentic AI in SaaS seem boundless, but certain limitations may be the only thing keeping the “SaaSpocalypse” at bay. Informa TechTarget editors Beth Pariseau and Ben Lutkevich discuss how agentic AI is affecting the future of SaaS applications.   In today’s episode, we cover… The impact of AI agents on SaaS vendors Real-world examples of AI transforming business processes Hi...

In this episode, Eye on Tech's Sabrina Polin and TechTarget journalist Don Fluckinger explore the so-called SaaSpocalypse, the impact of agentic AI on SaaS vendors, and the evolving challenges in SaaS pricing models. They debunk myths, analyze market reactions, and discuss how vendors can adapt to ensure profitability and transparency.   In this episode, we cover: What is the SaaSpocalypse? Leakin...

CitriniResearch’s recent paper theorizing about agentic AI’s economic impact caused such a stir that the stock market reacted. The polarizing nationwide conversation that followed left business leaders with some serious questions to answer about their agentic AI reliance. We delve into these questions and more in a conversation with Informa TechTarget AI experts Jen English and Everett Bishop.   I...

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks would benefit Juniper shareholders, but what about its customers? In this week’s podcast, Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves and Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Bob Laliberte discuss whether Juniper customers are the losers in the deal.

In 2024, businesses will quickly shift from testing to implementing generative AI in customer-facing apps. Due to high costs, GenAI providers must offer clear pricing, says Mike Leone, a TechTarget Enterprise Strategy Group analyst. Related stories: https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366563445/Small-language-models-an-emerging-GenAI-force https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterprise...

In this episode of Tech News This Week, ESG analysts Paul Nashawaty and Mike Leone discuss why open-source large language models will become more critical in generative AI applications. Analyst Melinda Marks describes the security differences between the major cloud providers. Related stories: https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/news/366562492/How-generative-AI-is-changing-the-fashion-in...

In an interview with Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves, analyst Paul Nashawaty of Enterprise Strategy Group describes the critical roles of tech industry giants and startups in developing generative AI for enterprises.   Related Stories: https://www.techtarget.com/searchcustomerexperience/opinion/Microsoft-Ignite-highlights-future-of-AI-customer-success   https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterprise...

In an interview with Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves, analyst Bob Laliberte of Enterprise Strategy Group explains why he doesn’t see a slowdown in IT spending despite bellwether Cisco’s disappointing revenue forecast.   Related Stories: https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/feature/Enterprise-IT-shops-more-likely-to-buy-GenAI-than-build-it   https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/news/36655...

Tech News this Week Host Antone Gonsalves discusses Oracle with Abhishek Singh, who leads the cloud transformation research at the Everest Group. Singh shares his thoughts on Oracle’s challenges in the business applications market, its second-place status behind Epic in healthcare, and why you should be skeptical of Oracle’s claims to be a less expensive cloud provider than AWS, Google, and Micros...

Each week, TechTarget Editorial's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. Today's show covers the generative AI plans within Cisco, Oracle, and Salesforce and the European Union's big step toward AI regulation.   Watch Tech News this Week on the TechTarget News Bytes Channel: Tech News this Week   Stories featured on Tech New...

Each week, TechTarget Editorial's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. Today's show focuses on the key product launches at Cisco Live in Las Vegas. We talk to Cisco executives at the show and industry analysts from Enterprise Strategy Group. Watch Tech News this Week on the TechTarget News Bytes Channel: Tech News this Wee...

Each week, TechTarget's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. On today's show, the experts discuss Google's new managed service for connecting public clouds; the latest AI news from Nvidia, Dell, and Microsoft; and Snowflake's Neeva acquisition.    Watch Tech News this Week on the TechTarget News Bytes Channel: Tech News th...

Each week, TechTarget Editorial's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. On today's show, medical center Baptist Health of Jacksonville, Fla., describes how IT is evolving in the healthcare industry, and we discuss the changing dynamics between tech startups and channel partners and technology's role in helping companies eva...

Each week, TechTarget Editorial's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. Today's show examines generative AI's impact on software development, the need for higher-performing storage for AI applications, and the cybersecurity industry's reaction to the Biden administration's plans to tighten software security.   Watch Tech Ne...

Each week, TechTarget's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. On today's show, we look at the generative AI plans of IBM and Salesforce-owned Tableau and discuss how H-1B visa fraud is making it more difficult to hire foreign tech workers.   Watch Tech News this Week on the TechTarget News Bytes Channel: Tech News this Week...

Each week, TechTarget's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. On today's show, Chanley T. Howell of Foley & Lardner discusses how AI makes easier for companies to review software and services contracts; TechTarget AI reporter Esther Ajao explains why "the godfather of AI" left Google; and TechTarget security reporter Ariell...

Each week, TechTarget's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. On today's show, tech analyst Bob Laliberte of Enterprise Strategy Group discusses the highlights of HPE Aruba's Atmosphere conference; security reporter Alex Culafi describes how AI dominated the RSA security show; and government reporter Makenzie Holland explai...

Each week, TechTarget's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. On this week's show, ESG senior analyst Bob Laliberte discusses the latest products form Versa and Prosimo, TechTarget reporter Esther Ajao reveals more about AWS Bedrock, and TechTarget reporter Jim O'Donnell explains the complicated enterprise migration to SAP...

SD-WAN is never just a feature of SASE. It's the foundation of a successful SASE implementation. In today's Tech News This Week, EMA analyst Shamus McGillicuddy tells you why. Also, get an update from TechTarget Editorial reporters on AI in security and how U.S. states are taking the lead in AI regulation. Watch Tech News this Week on the TechTarget News Bytes Channel: Tech News this Week Stories...