Appian Enhances Platform with Agentic AI, Intel Restructures Leadership, Britive Wins Global InfoSec Award - Enterprise AI Brief #15

Hi there, Welcome to the latest edition of the Enterprise AI Brief, where we bring you the most recent developments in the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on businesses. In this edition, we cover a range of topics from Appian integrating AI to enhance business processes, to HCLSoftware partnering with CloudEagle.ai for improved software governance. We also delve into the strategic moves by Gruve.ai as it aims to disrupt the IT consultancy sector with AI, and Datatonic's acquisition of Syntio to bolster its service offerings. Additionally, we explore significant investments and partnerships in the AI space, such as IBM's $150 billion investment in quantum and mainframes, and Juniper Networks teaming up with Google Cloud for AI networking solutions. Stay tuned for insights into how these developments are shaping the future of AI in enterprise settings.

Appian announced enhancements to its platform by integrating agentic AI, including the beta launch of Agent Studio and the AI Document Centre, to improve business processes and automation on April 29, 2025. HCLSoftware has partnered with CloudEagle.ai to create a unified solution for software governance, integrating on-premises software asset management with SaaS management.

Gruve.ai, founded by the team behind Rahi Systems, seeks to revolutionize AI tech consulting by minimizing human consultant reliance and implementing usage-based client charges. Datatonic has acquired Syntio to enhance its global service offerings and delivery capabilities, particularly in data engineering and business intelligence. Lip-Bu Tan, the CEO of Intel, has reorganized the company's leadership by promoting Sachin Katti to chief technology and AI officer.

Britive has been awarded the Global InfoSec Award for its innovative solutions in Cloud Privileged Access Management, emphasizing its role in improving cloud security. A study by Software AG finds that 50% of employees are using AI tools without approval, driven by ease of access and efficiency needs. The report suggests a shift in data exposure, urging companies to manage Shadow AI use. PRE Security has introduced GenAI EDR and MiniSOC™, new AI-driven cybersecurity solutions for SMEs and MSSPs, at the RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco.

IBM has announced a $150 billion investment in its U.S. operations over the next five years, with $30 billion specifically allocated for quantum computing and mainframe manufacturing. Corning has forecasted second-quarter core sales of approximately $3.85 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates, driven by strong demand for its optical connectivity products used in AI infrastructure. Juniper Networks has teamed up with Google Cloud to integrate Mist AI-native networking with Google Cloud WAN, aiming to enhance enterprise campus and branch deployments.

VCTI has opened an AI Center of Excellence in Somerset, New Jersey, to promote innovation and growth in the telecom sector using AI solutions. Trintech has launched the Adra Journal Entry module, an AI-driven tool to automate journal entry processes for mid-market finance teams, aiming to reduce manual effort and errors. FLock.io has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to co-create advanced AI models utilizing Alibaba's Large Language Model Qwen and cloud technologies, focusing on secure and privacy-preserving model training.