This Week’s Top 5 Stories in Technology
What Google’s Finalised Wiz Acquisition Means for Security
Google has formally completed its long-anticipated acquisition of cloud and AI security company Wiz.
The deal – which was initially announced in March 2025 – marks a pivotal moment for the evolution of multicloud and AI-driven cybersecurity, underscoring Google Cloud’s intent to strengthen its position as an enterprise security powerhouse.
Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, says the acquisition of Wiz adds to “Google Cloud’s robust security portfolio as companies across all industries face a growing number of cybersecurity threats”.
He adds: “Wiz enables organisations to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud and runtime into a single shared context, allowing customers to identify risks, harden environments and protect applications continuously.
“Together, we will offer an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that combines Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations with Wiz’s Cloud and AI Security Platform to detect, prevent and respond to threats across all environments, enabling further innovation.”
How AT&T's $250bn Commitment Advances Always-on Connectivity
Telecommunications giant AT&T has unveiled a sweeping plan to invest more than US$250bn in US connectivity infrastructure over the next five years.
The initiative aims to expand high-speed networks, strengthen digital resilience and improve access to advanced connectivity across the country.
The announcement coincides with the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call made by founder Alexander Graham Bell, marking a symbolic milestone for a company whose roots stretch back to the earliest days of modern telecommunications.
“Today, we’re committing more than US$250bn to increase US connectivity competitiveness and expand access to AT&T’s leading fibre and wireless networks – the best way to get on the internet,” says John Stankey, Chairman and CEO of AT&T.
AT&T marks 150 year anniversary with US$250bn investment | Credit: AT&T
“Current Federal telecommunications policy is as strong as I’ve seen in my career, making our commitment to invest possible.
“We look forward to serving American communities and businesses for the next 150 years.”
What Ookla Adds to Accenture Following Ziff Davis Deal
Ziff Davis has sold its Connectivity division to Accenture for US$1.2bn – a strategic move reshaping of both companies’ roles in the connectivity and network intelligence ecosystem, with clear implications for CSPs, hyperscalers and enterprise network teams.
The Ziff Davis Connectivity division spans globally recognised brands in fixed broadband, mobile and Wi‑Fi network design, intelligence, testing and incident detection, including Ookla, Speedtest, Ekahau, Downdetector and RootMetrics.
These platforms help service providers, enterprises and regulators optimise networks, elevate digital experiences and ensure faster, more reliable connectivity.
In 2025, Connectivity generated US$231m in revenue, around 16% of total Ziff Davis revenues.
How ORO Labs’ AI Push Will Redefine Procurement
ORO Labs, the AI-driven procurement orchestration platform, has secured US$100 million in Series C funding.
This latest investment will accelerate the company’s scaling strategy, empowering enterprise customers to automate complex procurement workflows and respond to rising digital supply chain demands.
Procurement teams leveraging ORO’s platform can expect greater operational efficiency and productivity, driving enhanced resilience across their ecosystems.
Nscale: Powering the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution'
Nscale has secured US$2bn in Series C funding to accelerate the global expansion of its AI data centre and compute platform, marking the largest Series C raise in European history.
The funding round values the company at US$14.6bn and will support the deployment of new AI infrastructure across Europe, North America and Asia as demand for production-scale AI compute continues to intensify.
Led by Aker ASA and 8090 Industries, the round includes participation from a range of technology and financial investors including Astra Capital Management, Citadel, Dell, Jane Street, Lenovo, Linden Advisors, Nokia, NVIDIA and Point72.
According to Nscale, the capital will be used to expand its vertically integrated AI infrastructure stack, which combines GPU compute, networking, data services and orchestration software within large-scale production environments.
