Welcome to CIOFirst’s Weekly Roundup—your trusted source for the latest developments shaping the enterprise technology landscape. This week’s highlights span AI innovation, cybersecurity partnerships, cloud infrastructure expansion, and next-gen productivity tools driving digital transformation across industries.
In Business Tech …
Workday Launches Custom AI Model Library for Contract Intelligence Agent
Workday, Inc. is a top enterprise AI platform. It has launched a new Custom AI Model Library. This library supports its Contract Intelligence Agent, powered by Evisort. This innovative library has more than 120 ready-made AI models. These models make contract analysis easier in areas like HR, finance, legal, IT, and sales.
In Cloud…
Microsoft Introduces machine-readable Vulnerability Exploitability Xchange (VEX) with Azure Linux
Microsoft has announced it will publish standard attestations for third-party CVEs. This will be done through the Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange (VEX) standard.
In Data Center…
OpenAI, Oracle, and Vantage Launch Stargate Data Center in Wisconsin
OpenAI, Oracle, and Vantage Data Centers, a global leader in hyperscale data center campuses, announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art data center campus in Port Washington, Wisconsin, just north of Milwaukee.
In Devops…
OpenAI Acquires Software Applications Creator of Sky
OpenAI has announced it will acquire Software Applications Incorporated. They created Sky, a natural language interface for macOS. Sky helps users with writing and coding, planning, and daily tasks.
In Cybersecurity…
AWS and Cybersecurity Agency Partner to Strengthen National Defense
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed a new Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA) to enhance collaborative efforts in national cyber defense and cybersecurity.
In Quantum Computing…
Qilimanjaro Expands Product Portfolio with QiliSDK for Quantum Workflows
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech has introduced QiliSDK, an open-source Python framework designed to unify digital, analog, and hybrid quantum algorithm design in a single, intuitive environment.
⭐ Article of the Week
Maximizing ROI Through Endpoint and Patch Management: Strategies Every CIO Should Know
Every delay in patching leaves doors wide open for attackers. There’s a reason CISA maintains a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. It tracks vulnerabilities actively targeted by cybercriminals, underscoring that time really is of the essence. Zero-day exploits are widely reported but the N-day vulnerabilities are the ones that silently cause destruction in the majority of companies. The delay in installing a patch not only increases your attack surface but it also makes it easier for a hacker looking for an opportunity to break in.