Multicloud

Palo Alto, Google Cloud Expand AI Security Alliance as 99% of Organizations Report AI Attacks

Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership with a nearly $10 billion deal to enhance AI and cloud security, integrating Palo Alto’s Prisma AIRS platform with Google Cloud’s infrastructure to provide comprehensive security across hybrid multicloud environments.

Cloud Platform and Technology

Cloud Security Has Hit a Speed Wall as AI, Multicloud Outpace Defenses

The December 2025 Palo Alto Networks State of Cloud Security Report reveals that cloud security is lagging behind the rapid growth and complexity of modern IT, with a critical emphasis on identity risks and the urgent need for integration of security operations to protect increasingly vulnerable cloud systems.

Analytics and AI

Oracle Loads Up on AI Infrastructure as OCI Backlog, Data Center Commitments Surge

Oracle's Q2 FY2026 financial results reveal a dramatic surge in cloud and AI offerings, with remaining performance obligations rising to $523.3 billion, total cloud revenue hitting $8 billion, and significant growth in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and GPU revenue.

FSIs have embraced cloud – but what’s next in the name of security?

Banks have embraced digital as a transformational advantage, to meet the demands of customers seeking seamless, reliable and “always-on” solutions.