Tech News this Week

Novo Nordisk's OpenAI Partnership & How AI is Revolutionizing Drug Development

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:36:17 -0300

Novo Nordisk teamed up with OpenAI, a partnership intended to shorten timelines and improve accuracy in drug development.

In this episode, Kelsey Sung interviews Cliff Saran of Computer Weekly about Novo Nordisk's groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI. They explore how AI is transforming drug development, reducing timelines, and addressing challenges in healthcare innovation. This collaboration also hints at a future where AI might reduce the need for animal testing, a controversial but promising step forward in ethical research.

Featuring: Cliff Saran, Computer Weekly

Decoding US Cybersecurity and AI Legislation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:35:43 -0300

In this episode of Tech News This Week, Sabrina Polin hosts cybersecurity reporter Becky Bracken of Dark Reading to unpack the latest trends in cybersecurity legislation, federal and state policies, and AI regulation. They explore the implications of recent executive orders, the role of the private sector, and what the US can learn from EU approaches to AI governance.

Main Topics

The absence of the U.S. government at RSAC 2026 and its implications for cybersecurity leadership
Analysis of recent U.S. federal executive orders and state legislation on AI and cybersecurity
The balance between regulation, innovation, and the private sector's role in shaping AI's future
Insights into practical AI deployment, ethical considerations, and monitoring AI efficacy
Upcoming key figures and reports in cybersecurity, including an exclusive interview with Chris Inglis

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Behind 2026 Healthcare AI Trends: AI Adoption Grows, But Physician Confidence Is Shaky

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0300

AI utilization grew among physicians from 38% in 2023 to 72% in 2026. But doctors still harbor concerns about employing the tool. TechTarget senior editor Anuja Vaidya sat down with us to dig into this trend and explore what AI adoption in this risk-averse industry can tell business leaders across the economic landscape.

In today's episode, we cover...

AI use cases in healthcare
Data privacy concerns
The health IT regulatory landscape around AI and how physicians are finding guardrails amid deregulation
Future trends in AI utilization

...and more!

SaaS isn't dying, it's changing: How vendors & users are responding to agentic AI

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:58:36 -0300

The possibilities with agentic AI in SaaS seem boundless, but certain limitations may be the only thing keeping the “SaaSpocalypse” at bay. Informa TechTarget editors Beth Pariseau and Ben Lutkevich discuss how agentic AI is affecting the future of SaaS applications.

In today’s episode, we cover…

The impact of AI agents on SaaS vendors
Real-world examples of AI transforming business processes
Historical trends in IT centralization and decentralization

…and more!

Read more on our websites. SaaSpocalypse? Maybe not, but SaaS applications are changing

Debunking the SaaSpocalypse: What Is the Real Threat to SaaS Giants?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:16:18 -0300

In this episode, Eye on Tech's Sabrina Polin and TechTarget journalist Don Fluckinger explore the so-called SaaSpocalypse, the impact of agentic AI on SaaS vendors, and the evolving challenges in SaaS pricing models. They debunk myths, analyze market reactions, and discuss how vendors can adapt to ensure profitability and transparency.

In this episode, we cover:

What is the SaaSpocalypse?
Leaking market cap and investor fears
The pricing challenges in AI-enhanced SaaS

And more!

Agentic AI & the Economy: Takeaways from the CitriniResearch Macro Memo

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:40:57 -0400

CitriniResearch’s recent paper theorizing about agentic AI’s economic impact caused such a stir that the stock market reacted. The polarizing nationwide conversation that followed left business leaders with some serious questions to answer about their agentic AI reliance. We delve into these questions and more in a conversation with Informa TechTarget AI experts Jen English and Everett Bishop.

In this episode, we cover:

The Citrini paper’s speculation about agentic AI’s “negative feedback loop”
How the dawn of agentic AI differs from previous technological eras
How business leaders can respond to the realities of agentic AI’s economic influence

...and more!

For more AI stories, check out our website, Search EnterpriseAI.

Is Citrini Research's dark AI future a given?

How agentic AI is changing work, strategy and competitiveness

How Will Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Acquisition of Juniper Networks Benefit Customers?

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:32:06 -0400

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks would benefit Juniper shareholders, but what about its customers? In this week’s podcast, Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves and Enterprise Strategy Group analyst Bob Laliberte discuss whether Juniper customers are the losers in the deal.

How Do Businesses Justify Gen AI Spending in 2024?

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:31:03 -0400

In 2024, businesses will quickly shift from testing to implementing generative AI in customer-facing apps. Due to high costs, GenAI providers must offer clear pricing, says Mike Leone, a TechTarget Enterprise Strategy Group analyst.

Gen AI and Open Source LLMs, Exploring Cloud Vendor Security

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:58:49 -0400

In this episode of Tech News This Week, ESG analysts Paul Nashawaty and Mike Leone discuss why open-source large language models will become more critical in generative AI applications. Analyst Melinda Marks describes the security differences between the major cloud providers.

How Will Microsoft’s AI Strategy Affect Tech Buyers?

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:06:29 -0400

In an interview with Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves, analyst Paul Nashawaty of Enterprise Strategy Group describes the critical roles of tech industry giants and startups in developing generative AI for enterprises.

Cisco Earnings Disappoint, What Does It Mean for IT Spending?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:06:34 -0400

In an interview with Editor At Large Antone Gonsalves, analyst Bob Laliberte of Enterprise Strategy Group explains why he doesn’t see a slowdown in IT spending despite bellwether Cisco’s disappointing revenue forecast.

Oracle’s business app challenge, cloud claims, and second-place healthcare status

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:29:00 -0300

Tech News this Week Host Antone Gonsalves discusses Oracle with Abhishek Singh, who leads the cloud transformation research at the Everest Group. Singh shares his thoughts on Oracle’s challenges in the business applications market, its second-place status behind Epic in healthcare, and why you should be skeptical of Oracle’s claims to be a less expensive cloud provider than AWS, Google, and Microsoft.

EU’s Potential AI Regulations, AI Plans from Cisco and Oracle

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0300

Each week, TechTarget Editorial's news team and industry experts provide candid insight and analysis of the biggest IT news headlines of the week. Today's show covers the generative AI plans within Cisco, Oracle, and Salesforce and the European Union's big step toward AI regulation.

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Tech News this Week

Novo Nordisk's OpenAI Partnership & How AI is Revolutionizing Drug Development

Decoding US Cybersecurity and AI Legislation

Behind 2026 Healthcare AI Trends: AI Adoption Grows, But Physician Confidence Is Shaky

SaaS isn't dying, it's changing: How vendors & users are responding to agentic AI

Debunking the SaaSpocalypse: What Is the Real Threat to SaaS Giants?

Agentic AI & the Economy: Takeaways from the CitriniResearch Macro Memo

How Will Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Acquisition of Juniper Networks Benefit Customers?

How Do Businesses Justify Gen AI Spending in 2024?

Gen AI and Open Source LLMs, Exploring Cloud Vendor Security

How Will Microsoft’s AI Strategy Affect Tech Buyers?

Cisco Earnings Disappoint, What Does It Mean for IT Spending?

Oracle’s business app challenge, cloud claims, and second-place healthcare status

EU’s Potential AI Regulations, AI Plans from Cisco and Oracle

Live from Cisco Live 2023 in Las Vegas

AI News from Nvidia, Microsoft, & Dell

Healthcare IT, It’s Evolving

Biden Admin Pushing Security Vendors to Embrace Best Practices

Why Are Companies Finding It Harder to Get Visas for Foreign Tech Talent?

The Beginning of the End of the Password

Security Vendors Push AI, But for What?

What is AWS Bedrock?

States Rein In AI, SASE Struggles, and Security’s AI Helper

Will Generative AI Doom the Software Engineer?

AI in HR, Networking as a Service, and News from Enterprise Connect

AI use in business, Nvidia’s generative AI, cyber-insurers’ growing role in security probes

GPT-4, Salesforce Tableau Update, and IOTech CTO on Edge Computing

Juniper Networks Campus Fabric Workflow, Salesforce Einstein GPT, and Tech Company Layoffs

AI Washing, New Enterprise Security Threats, and Regulating Decentralized Social Networks