Communications & Technology

The way your favorite shampoo or snack bar gets from the factory to your nearby shelf is changing—and fast. 

A global shift in enterprise network architecture is underway as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and real-time data reshape the demands placed on corporate IT infrastructure, according to a new study released Thursday by networking giant Cisco.

Lenovo has announced a major expansion of its Hybrid AI Advantage™ portfolio, introducing new services, industry solutions, and validated hybrid AI platforms designed to help enterprises build and scale AI “factories” across modern IT environments. This positions Lenovo as a critical enabler in the growing enterprise AI market, as corporate AI budgets are projected to reach nearly 20 percent of total IT spending by 2025.

Fortinet has announced major upgrades to its cloud-native security platform, Lacework FortiCNAPP, reinforcing its commitment to code-to-cloud protection. The updates include faster threat detection, deeper visibility, and simplified operations—helping customers secure applications and workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments with greater agility.

Telecommunications giant PLDT Inc. is ramping up investments in artificial intelligence (AI) bootcamps and upskilling programs, aiming to transform its workforce into AI-ready leaders at the forefront of the intelligent connectivity era.