Partnerships stories

Index Engines’ CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.

Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.

UK startup Distil.ai links its forecasting engine with OpenTable data to help multi-site restaurant groups predict demand and lift revenue.

Layercake’s Streamcake media orchestration platform is now available on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, targeting broadcast and streaming workflows.

Recast and System Centre Dudes team up to offer free, community-built Intune tools and webinars led by Microsoft MVPs worldwide.

Rapid7 partners with ARMO to embed cloud runtime detection into its Command Platform, unifying exposure management and live threat response.

Apple will build its next-generation AI foundation models on Google’s Gemini cloud, promising a more personalised Siri later this year.

emma integrates IONOS Cloud into its platform, giving European organisations a sovereign multi-cloud option with unified cost and governance control.

Ant backs Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.

V2 AI bolsters Asia-Pacific leadership, appointing Nick Williams as Partner and Ebony Williams as Director of Alliances to drive AI growth.

Security teams are moving from gatekeepers to strategic partners, with ROI and integration now central to security investment decisions.

YouTrip teams up with Agoda to offer Australians 7% off selected hotel bookings plus an AUD $10 bonus for new card sign-ups.

Infobip named a growth and innovation leader in Frost & Sullivan’s latest CPaaS report, praised for cross-channel AI-driven communications.

Datadobi promotes Daniel Esposito to lead global alliances, targeting services-led partners for unstructured data and governance projects.

Fujitsu unit FSAS cuts excess stock by 20% and halves orders in six months after rolling out Celonis AI-driven process intelligence platform.

Siemens and Nvidia are deepening ties to build an “industrial AI operating system” spanning design, factories and global supply chains.

Wakam UK promotes Philip Ward to Group CFO as its UK portfolio hits GBP £400 million, backed by a 197% solvency ratio and strong partner scores.

Gamma and Red Cactus have agreed a Europe-wide tie-up to bring Bubble-powered CRM and ERP integrations to Gamma’s UCaaS partner network.

HCLTech will build AI-driven IT systems for Magnum Ice Cream as the dessert giant gears up to run independently from Unilever worldwide.

Roborock debuts an AI stair-climbing Saros Rover at CES and kicks off a multi-year global partnership with Real Madrid Football Club.