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Practical Tech - Under the Radar - Episode 37: "AI Enterprise Operating Layer"

Those are today’s under‑the‑radar technology developments — from enterprise AI infrastructure and productivity integration to the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Thanks for listening to Tech Under the Radar. Subscribe for daily intelligence on the technology developments shaping our future. And as always — stay practical. 2) SHOW NOTES (WITH LINKS) 1. Apple expands on‑device AI capabilities Apple continues investing in on‑device AI to improve performance and privacy for its ecosystem. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/ [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/] 2. Microsoft deepens Copilot enterprise integration Microsoft is embedding Copilot across productivity, developer, and security platforms. https://openai.com/index/frontier-alliance-partners/ [https://openai.com/index/frontier-alliance-partners/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 4. Google Gemini Enterprise updates Google continues expanding Gemini with new enterprise AI features and governance controls. https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/release-notes [https://cloud.google.com/gemini/docs/release-notes] 5. AWS expands Bedrock model ecosystem Amazon Bedrock provides enterprises with access to multiple foundation models for generative AI development. https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/ [https://aws.amazon.com/bedrock/] 6. Databricks AI integration for enterprise data platforms Databricks is integrating AI capabilities deeper into data analytics workflows. https://github.blog/changelog/ [https://github.blog/changelog/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 9. NVIDIA GTC conference preview NVIDIA is preparing to showcase major AI infrastructure announcements at GTC. https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ [https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 10. CrowdStrike threat intelligence report Threat intelligence shows attackers increasingly using automation and AI. https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/global-threat-report/ [https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/global-threat-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Practical Tech - Under the Radar - Episode 36: "AI Governance, the Enterprise Statndard"

1. OpenAI expands Frontier Alliance enterprise deployment ecosystem OpenAI is collaborating with consulting firms and systems integrators to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and operational deployments. https://openai.com/index/frontier-alliance-partners/ [https://openai.com/index/frontier-alliance-partners/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 2. Anthropic upgrades Claude memory and migration capabilities Claude now includes expanded memory and import capabilities that allow users to transfer context from other AI assistants. https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/887885/anthropic-claude-memory-upgrades-importing [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/887885/anthropic-claude-memory-upgrades-importing?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 3. Snowflake introduces monitoring for Cortex AI workloads Snowflake released tools that allow organizations to track AI model usage and spending across enterprise teams. https://docs.snowflake.com/en/release-notes/2026/other/2026-02-25-ai-functions-cost-management [https://docs.snowflake.com/en/release-notes/2026/other/2026-02-25-ai-functions-cost-management?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 4. Microsoft expands Microsoft 365 Copilot functionality Microsoft continues enhancing Copilot integrations across its productivity platform to support enterprise automation. https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/enterprise/docs/release-notes [https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/enterprise/docs/release-notes?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 7. GitHub expands Copilot enterprise telemetry GitHub added new usage metrics that allow organizations to measure how Copilot is used across development teams. https://github.blog/changelog/month/03-2026/ [https://github.blog/changelog/month/03-2026/] 8. AWS introduces Security Hub Extended AWS launched Security Hub Extended to help enterprises consolidate and manage multiple security tools. https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-security-hub-extended-offers-full-stack-enterprise-security-with-curated-partner-solutions/ [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-security-hub-extended-offers-full-stack-enterprise-security-with-curated-partner-solutions/] 9. NVIDIA previews enterprise AI infrastructure announcements at GTC NVIDIA plans to showcase new infrastructure innovations designed to support enterprise AI workloads. https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-and-global-technology-leaders-to-showcase-age-of-ai-at-gtc-2026 [https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-and-global-technology-leaders-to-showcase-age-of-ai-at-gtc-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 10. CrowdStrike Global Threat Report highlights AI‑enabled cyberattacks CrowdStrike reports a surge in AI‑enabled attacks and decreasing attacker breakout times. https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/ [https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Practical Tech - Under the Radar - Episode 35: "The Accelerating Threat Landscape"

1. Anthropic adds Claude memory import feature Claude now allows users to import conversation history and preferences from competing chatbots, lowering switching barriers. This move aims to attract enterprise users considering a platform change. https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/887885/anthropic-claude-memory-upgrades-importing [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/887885/anthropic-claude-memory-upgrades-importing?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 2. Anthropic expands enterprise AI offerings Anthropic is pushing deeper into enterprise software markets with expanded Claude capabilities and platform features. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anthropic-launches-new-enterprise-offerings-raising-the-heat-on-software-companies-143054933.html [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/anthropic-launches-new-enterprise-offerings-raising-the-heat-on-software-companies-143054933.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 3. Snowflake and OpenAI deepen enterprise AI collaboration Snowflake and OpenAI formed a $200 million partnership enabling OpenAI models to run inside Snowflake Cortex AI services. https://www.crn.com/news/ai/2026/snowflake-inks-200m-collaboration-alliance-to-bring-openai-models-to-cortex-ai-services [https://www.crn.com/news/ai/2026/snowflake-inks-200m-collaboration-alliance-to-bring-openai-models-to-cortex-ai-services] 4. Snowflake expands Cortex AI capabilities Snowflake continues building its AI Data Cloud ecosystem to support enterprise AI agents operating on governed data. https://www.snowflake.com/en/news/press-releases/snowflake-cortex-code-expands-towards-supporting-any-data-anywhere/ [https://www.snowflake.com/en/news/press-releases/snowflake-cortex-code-expands-towards-supporting-any-data-anywhere/] 5. AI increasingly used to accelerate cyberattacks Security researchers warn attackers are leveraging AI to automate reconnaissance and vulnerability exploitation. https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-are-harnessing-ai-to-exploit-security-flaws-faster-than-ever [https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/hackers-are-harnessing-ai-to-exploit-security-flaws-faster-than-ever] 6. Cisco warns of critical SD‑WAN vulnerability A critical flaw affecting Cisco Catalyst SD‑WAN controllers has been actively exploited by attackers for years. https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cisco-warns-of-critical-sd-wan-security-flaw-which-has-been-open-since-2023 [https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/cisco-warns-of-critical-sd-wan-security-flaw-which-has-been-open-since-2023] 7. State‑backed hackers weaponizing enterprise tools Cloudflare reports nation‑state attackers increasingly hiding inside legitimate enterprise platforms. https://www.itpro.com/security/cyber-attacks/cloudflare-warns-state-backed-hackers-are-weaponizing-legitimate-enterprise-ecosystems-as-living-off-the-land-attacks-surge [https://www.itpro.com/security/cyber-attacks/cloudflare-warns-state-backed-hackers-are-weaponizing-legitimate-enterprise-ecosystems-as-living-off-the-land-attacks-surge] 8. CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report released CrowdStrike highlights major trends in cyber threats including increased AI‑enabled attacks. https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/ [https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 9. AI‑enabled cyberattacks surge sharply Threat actors increasingly leverage generative AI tools to scale phishing, malware development, and reconnaissance. https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/february/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/ [https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2026/february/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/] 10. Enterprises increasingly adopting multi‑vendor AI strategies Organizations are partnering with multiple AI providers to balance capabilities and avoid vendor lock‑in. https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/what-snowflakes-deal-with-openai-tells-us-about-the-enterprise-ai-race/ [https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/what-snowflakes-deal-with-openai-tells-us-about-the-enterprise-ai-race/]

Practical Tech - Under the Radar - Episode 34: "Agents mean Metered AI"

* Anthropic upgrades Claude memory + adds import tooling Anthropic expanded Claude’s memory access and added an import workflow for switching from other assistants. This reduces retraining friction for teams standardizing on a new model. https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/887885/anthropic-claude-memory-upgrades-importing [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/887885/anthropic-claude-memory-upgrades-importing?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * OpenAI introduces Frontier Alliance Partners OpenAI formalized consulting partners to help enterprises move agent deployments from pilots into production with security and change management. This signals an “operating model” push for agents. https://openai.com/index/frontier-alliance-partners/ [https://openai.com/index/frontier-alliance-partners/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * AWS Weekly Roundup spotlights OpenAI partnership and launches AWS’s weekly roundup emphasizes OpenAI distribution and related AWS updates in the same narrative. This is another signal that platform distribution is now inseparable from AI strategy. https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-weekly-roundup-openai-partnership-aws-elemental-inference-strands-labs-and-more-march-2-2026/ [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-weekly-roundup-openai-partnership-aws-elemental-inference-strands-labs-and-more-march-2-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * AWS launches Security Hub Extended AWS announced Security Hub Extended to simplify procurement, deployment, and integration of curated partner solutions across security domains. This targets tool sprawl and operational correlation burden. https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-security-hub-extended-offers-full-stack-enterprise-security-with-curated-partner-solutions/ [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-security-hub-extended-offers-full-stack-enterprise-security-with-curated-partner-solutions/] * Snowflake: Monitor and control Cortex AI Functions spending (GA) Snowflake added the CORTEX_AI_FUNCTIONS_USAGE_HISTORY view to track consumption by function/model/user and enable automated controls. This supports proactive AI cost governance. https://docs.snowflake.com/en/release-notes/2026/other/2026-02-25-ai-functions-cost-management [https://docs.snowflake.com/en/release-notes/2026/other/2026-02-25-ai-functions-cost-management?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Databricks: Excel Add-in (Public Preview) Databricks announced a new Excel Add-in allowing users to connect to workspaces, query with SQL, and analyze governed data directly in Excel. This brings enterprise data closer to finance and ops workflows. https://docs.databricks.com/aws/pt/release-notes/product/2026/march [https://docs.databricks.com/aws/pt/release-notes/product/2026/march] * NVIDIA announces GTC 2026 focus across the AI stack NVIDIA positioned GTC 2026 with 1,000+ sessions and enterprise AI breakthroughs across the stack, highlighting large-scale deployment themes. This points to inference ops and deployability as the next differentiator. https://investor.nvidia.com/news/press-release-details/2026/NVIDIA-CEO-Jensen-Huang-and-Global-Technology-Leaders-to-Showcase-Age-of-AI-at-GTC-2026/default.aspx [https://investor.nvidia.com/news/press-release-details/2026/NVIDIA-CEO-Jensen-Huang-and-Global-Technology-Leaders-to-Showcase-Age-of-AI-at-GTC-2026/default.aspx] * Gemini Enterprise adds Veo 3.1 video generation Google’s Gemini Enterprise release notes show Veo 3.1 video generation in the web app with admin-controlled enablement. This moves multimodal creation into managed enterprise policy. https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/enterprise/docs/release-notes [https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/enterprise/docs/release-notes?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * GitHub: Copilot metrics now includes plan mode telemetry GitHub’s changelog adds plan mode telemetry to Copilot usage metrics for enterprises, improving governance visibility. This supports controlled rollout and adoption measurement. https://github.blog/changelog/month/03-2026/ [https://github.blog/changelog/month/03-2026/] * CISA adds newly exploited vulnerabilities to KEV catalog CISA updated the KEV catalog based on evidence of active exploitation, tightening patch prioritization guidance. Security teams should align remediation SLAs to KEV changes. https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/03/03/cisa-adds-two-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog [https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2026/03/03/cisa-adds-two-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog] * CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report: AI accelerates adversaries CrowdStrike reports AI-enabled adversary activity increases and faster breakout times, reinforcing compressed defender response windows. This elevates identity and endpoint telemetry correlation as priorities. https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/ [https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

Practical Tech - Under the Radar - Episode 33: "Enterprise AI get Governance"

* Anthropic upgrades Claude memory and adds import tooling Claude expands memory access and adds a path to import prior chatbot context, reducing switching friction. https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/887885/anthropic-claude-memory-upgrades-importing [https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/887885/anthropic-claude-memory-upgrades-importing?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * OpenAI names Frontier Alliance Partners for enterprise deployment OpenAI formalizes consulting partnerships to help move Frontier agent deployments from pilots to production. https://openai.com/index/frontier-alliance-partners/ [https://openai.com/index/frontier-alliance-partners/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * AWS Weekly Roundup highlights OpenAI partnership + agentic items AWS frames OpenAI partnership and related launches in its weekly roundup, reflecting distribution momentum. https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-weekly-roundup-openai-partnership-aws-elemental-inference-strands-labs-and-more-march-2-2026/ [https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/aws-weekly-roundup-openai-partnership-aws-elemental-inference-strands-labs-and-more-march-2-2026/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Snowflake: Monitor and control Cortex AI Functions spending (GA) Snowflake adds spend monitoring/controls for AI functions, reinforcing FinOps + AI governance convergence. https://docs.snowflake.com/en/release-notes/2026/other/2026-02-25-ai-functions-cost-management [https://docs.snowflake.com/en/release-notes/2026/other/2026-02-25-ai-functions-cost-management?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * EY launches agentic sales orchestration platform with Snowflake + Canva A purpose-built agentic sales system positioned to reduce enterprise AI fragmentation across sales workflows. https://www.ey.com/en_gl/newsroom/2026/03/ey-in-collaboration-with-snowflake-and-canva-announces-launch-of-agentic-sales-orchestration-platform-to-address-enterprise-ai-fragmentation [https://www.ey.com/en_gl/newsroom/2026/03/ey-in-collaboration-with-snowflake-and-canva-announces-launch-of-agentic-sales-orchestration-platform-to-address-enterprise-ai-fragmentation?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report: AI accelerates adversaries Threat data emphasizes faster breakout and expanding AI-driven adversary capability. https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/ [https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/press-releases/2026-crowdstrike-global-threat-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * NVIDIA announces GTC 2026 focus on inference optimization and deployment NVIDIA positions GTC around inference ops, AI services deployment, and enterprise-scale AI infrastructure. https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-and-global-technology-leaders-to-showcase-age-of-ai-at-gtc-2026 [https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-and-global-technology-leaders-to-showcase-age-of-ai-at-gtc-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Gemini Enterprise release notes (production updates) Google’s enterprise release notes reinforce managed AI as a production service with tracked changes. https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/enterprise/docs/release-notes [https://docs.cloud.google.com/gemini/enterprise/docs/release-notes?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * Databricks March 2026 release notes Platform improvements ship in staged releases, reflecting cloud-style velocity and governance evolution. https://docs.databricks.com/gcp/en/release-notes/product/2026/march [https://docs.databricks.com/gcp/en/release-notes/product/2026/march?utm_source=chatgpt.com] * What’s new in Microsoft 365 Copilot (Feb 2026) Practical Copilot workflow features (including scheduling flows) reinforce “Copilot as execution layer.” https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot--february-2026/449648 [https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoft365copilotblog/what%E2%80%99s-new-in-microsoft-365-copilot--february-2026/4496489?utm_source=chatgpt.com]