Welcome to CIOFirst’s Weekly Roundup—your essential read on the boldest innovations reshaping the tech landscape. From legacy modernization powered by GenAI to cutting-edge exposure management and strategic quantum expansion, these stories highlight how CIOs are driving operational evolution and global readiness in 2025.
In IT & Devops…
Growth Acceleration Partners Launches GAPVelocity.AI to Transform Legacy Modernization
GAP introduces GAPVelocity.AI, a new platform aimed at helping enterprises accelerate modernization by automating legacy system transformation using artificial intelligence and machine learning.
In Computing…
Embedded LLM Launches TokenVisor to Monetize AMD AI GPU Workloads at Scale
TokenVisor by Embedded LLM is designed to help enterprises unlock the value of idle AMD GPU capacity—creating a revenue stream from AI workloads with real-time visibility and resource optimization.
In Cybersecurity Operations…
WatchTowr Launches AI-Driven Exposure Management Platform to Counter Zero-Day Threats
WatchTowr introduces a next-gen exposure management platform powered by AI, enabling proactive defense by identifying and mitigating zero-day threats across IT ecosystems in real time.
In Cybersecurity…
Orange Cyberdefense Acquires Ensec to Bolster Swiss Cybersecurity Footprint
Orange Cyberdefense expands its European footprint by acquiring Swiss-based Ensec, strengthening its managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities for enterprise clients in the region.
In Quantum Computing…
IonQ Partners with Emergence Quantum to Strengthen Australia’s Quantum Ecosystem and Expand APAC Presence
IonQ teams up with Emergence Quantum to drive research, talent development, and commercial deployments across Australia—supporting broader adoption of quantum computing in APAC.
In Artificial Intelligence…
SoundHound AI Partners with AVANT to Expand Enterprise Adoption of Conversational AI Agents
SoundHound AI joins forces with AVANT Communications to accelerate the use of voice AI agents across enterprise verticals—streamlining customer interactions through natural language interfaces.
In Fintech…
CoinEx Launches CoinEx Vault for Smarter, Safer Custody
CoinEx introduces Vault—a digital asset custody solution that combines enhanced security, real-time control, and compliance-focused design to support institutional-grade crypto storage.
Article of the Week
How CISOs Can Stay Ahead When Attackers Go Autonomous
This spotlight article explores how AI-powered threats are reshaping the cybersecurity battlefield—and the proactive strategies CISOs must adopt to outpace autonomous attacks and stay resilient.