Data to decisions examines the enablement of data-driven decisions across organizations. Holistic, data-informed decisions require a multi-disciplinary approach that combines performance monitoring with traditional business intelligence and analytic technologies. In addition, data-driven decisions are increasingly delivered in the context of business applications rather than in separate, analytic interfaces.
OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank have announced 5 new data centers under the Stargate project good for 7 gigawatts of capacity. The data centers will be largely powered by Nvidia-based infrastructure.
Enterprise software vendors' consumption-based pricing is creating uncertainty and concern among CxOs trying to get a grip on budgets.
Snowflake, Salesforce, BlackRock and other enterprise vendors have launched the Open Semantic Interchange initiative, which aims to standardize data and ensure semantic metadata interoperability.
Nvidia and OpenAI said they have struck a partnership where OpenAI will deploy at least 10 gigawatts of AI datacenters built on Nvidia's Vera Rubin GPUs. Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI as each gigawatt is deployed.
Thoma Bravo has acquired PROS Holdings, a pricing and revenue management software company, in a deal valued at $1.4 billion.
Technology conference season is about to hit overdrive. Enterprises are plotting IT budgets for the year ahead. And the fourth quarter, which is critical, is about to kick off. And the only thing that's scaling into 2026 are open questions that aren't going to be answered quickly (even if vendors tell you otherwise).
POTUS Cracks Down on H-1B Abuse to Bolster Domestic Jobs On September 19th, 2025, the President issued a proclamation restricting entry of certain non-immigrant workers. In that proclamation:
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is building a mini AI factory with Nvidia, Hitachi Vantara and other Hitachi units to better simulate future demand on the electric grid in its region.
Google's move to layer Gemini and AI features in Chrome, including AI agents, will revamp the browser just as a bevy of players are looking to reinvent the primary vehicle for enterprise applications.
Atlassian said it will acquire DX, a startup specializing in engineering intelligence, for $1 billion as it aims to help enterprises track AI investments.
Nvidia said it will invest $5 billion in Intel and co-develop custom data center and PC products. The move gives Intel more capital and also solidifies its relevance going forward.
Zoom launched its third version of the Zoom AI Companion and layered in AI enhancements, including lifelike AI avatars, across its platform. It also outlined new capabilities for Zoom Business Services.
