Tokyo-based semiconductor startup EdgeCortix has raised nearly $100M to accelerate its edge AI chips. While cloud computing has dominated AI, edge systems process data locally — crucial for autonomous vehicles, defense, and emergency response where speed, security, and resilience matter. Still, edge AI has limits: it can’t match cloud-scale compute and often needs connectivity for complex tasks. TheMarketAI.com Take: The future of AI will be hybrid — cloud for scale, edge for

Palo Alto Networks is acquiring CyberArk for $25B in a move that reflects a deeper industry shift: identity security is becoming as essential as cloud infrastructure in the AI era. As agentic AI and autonomous systems proliferate, the need to secure not just people — but also machines and software agents — is critical. CyberArk’s 71% stock rise over the past year is a clear market signal: the cybersecurity stack is being redefined for AI-first environments.

New Homebase survey shows 64% of SMBs are already using or testing AI, with growing familiarity around agentic tools. But concerns around privacy (61%) and errors (47%) remain key barriers. The findings highlight both the accelerating adoption of AI by small businesses and the persistent trust issues slowing deeper integration.

TeamViewer adds AI to streamline IT support, but will embedding chatbots into existing tools truly transform workflows—or just be the next “put a clock in it” moment?

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