Tags: Enterprise Software

Anthropic has added a new Code Review capability to its Claude Code AI coding assistant. The feature automatically analyzes pull requests, flags bugs, and supplies actionable feedback through a high‑signal overview comment and inline notes. It scales its multi‑agent review process based on the size and complexity of the change, typically completing a review in about 20 minutes. While the tool costs more than lightweight alternatives, Anthropic offers caps and dashboards to help manage expenses. Early internal testing shows a surge in substantive review comments, and the feature is now rolling out to Claude for Teams and Enterprise subscribers in a research preview. Lire la suite

Validio, a Stockholm‑based data‑management startup, has closed a $30M Series A round led by Plural with participation from Lakestar, J12 and several angel investors. The company offers an "agentic data management platform" that automates data monitoring, anomaly detection, lineage tracking and cataloguing, aiming to make enterprise data ready for AI. Validio claims rapid deployment, significant reductions in manual effort and faster issue resolution compared with legacy tools. The funding comes amid growing concern that poor data quality hampers AI adoption, a challenge highlighted by recent industry surveys and research. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4, its latest frontier model built for professional tasks such as coding, data analysis, and presentation creation. The model adds native computer‑use abilities, allowing smoother mouse and keyboard interaction across multiple applications. In ChatGPT, GPT-5.4 becomes the default for the Thinking mode, outlining its plan before generating responses and supporting more precise web research. OpenAI positions the model as its most factual to date, citing an 18% reduction in error likelihood versus GPT-5.2. While priced higher for API tokens and limited to enterprise and developer customers, the release signals OpenAI’s shift toward productivity‑oriented revenue streams. Lire la suite

Anthropic announced a suite of updates to its Claude Cowork platform, adding native connections to popular office applications such as Google Workspace, Docusign, and WordPress. Pre‑built plug‑ins now automate tasks across HR, design, engineering, and finance, while the AI can execute multi‑step workflows that span Excel and PowerPoint. The enhancements, which roll out to paid Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise users, complement recent releases of Claude Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6, positioning Anthropic as a stronger competitor in the enterprise AI‑assistant market. Lire la suite

New Relic announced a no-code AI agent platform designed for data observability, allowing enterprises to deploy and manage pre-built agents that monitor systems for bugs and issues. The platform supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and integrates with existing New Relic tools, focusing on outcomes specific to observability. The company also introduced new OpenTelemetry capabilities for its application performance monitoring agents, enabling unified management of OTel data streams. Industry peers such as Salesforce and OpenAI have launched similar agent platforms, and Gartner has labeled these tools as essential infrastructure for enterprise AI adoption. Lire la suite

Mistral AI chief executive Arthur Mensch says companies are "replatforming," moving from traditional software to AI-driven solutions. He warns that success depends on having the "right infrastructure"—including clean data, cloud and compute resources, security, and skilled staff. Mensch predicts that more than half of current enterprise SaaS applications could be replaced by AI tools, creating a gap between firms that adopt AI and those that do not. He sees the trend as a major growth opportunity for Mistral, noting that over 100 enterprise customers are already exploring the shift. Lire la suite

Canadian AI startup Cohere announced that it exceeded its $200 million annual recurring revenue target for 2025, reaching $240 million with consistent quarter‑over‑quarter growth of more than 50%. Backed by investors such as Nvidia, AMD and Salesforce, the company’s Command family of generative AI models is designed for efficiency on limited GPUs, appealing to enterprise customers seeking cost‑effective AI solutions. Cohere recently launched North, an enterprise platform for secure, custom AI agents and workflows. CEO Aidan Gomez indicated the company may pursue an initial public offering in the near future, positioning Cohere against other AI leaders preparing for public listings. Lire la suite

Amanda Silver, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s CoreAI division, explains that agentic artificial intelligence will dramatically lower the cost of software operations for startups. By automating tasks such as code‑base maintenance, live‑site incident response, and routine workflows, AI agents can reduce the need for human intervention, accelerate development cycles, and enable more ventures to launch with smaller teams. Silver notes that cultural and purpose‑definition challenges remain, but the overall impact mirrors the transformative effect the public cloud had on early‑stage companies. Lire la suite

In a 1987 Computerworld roundtable chaired by Esther Dyson, Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison argued that artificial intelligence should be applied sparingly and only where it truly simplifies database and application development. While other panelists promoted AI as a new architectural layer, Ellison warned against treating expert systems as a catch‑all solution, emphasizing the importance of selective use and the need for higher‑level, declarative development tools. His perspective, echoed in later comments about server‑based applications, remains relevant as modern enterprises grapple with AI hype. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced Frontier, an end-to-end platform that lets enterprises build, deploy and control AI agents. The open system supports agents created inside or outside OpenAI, allowing them to access external data and applications while giving companies granular oversight of permissions and actions. Early adopters such as HP, Oracle, State Farm and Uber are testing the service, which is currently limited to a small group of users with broader rollout planned. Pricing details were not disclosed. Industry analysts, including Gartner, view agent‑management platforms as critical infrastructure for AI adoption, positioning Frontier as a strategic move for OpenAI in the enterprise market. Lire la suite

GitHub has expanded its AI assistant offering by integrating Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s Codex into the platform for Pro+ and Enterprise subscribers. The new agents can be invoked directly from issues, pull requests, the Agents tab, or the VS Code extension, and developers can address them with @claude, @codex or @copilot comments. Each session counts as a premium request during the public preview, and GitHub says additional agents from Google, Cognition and xAI are slated to join the lineup. Lire la suite

Anthropic has introduced a plug‑in feature for its Cowork AI tool, expanding the capabilities of Claude beyond coding assistance. The plug‑ins let enterprise teams automate specialized tasks such as marketing content creation, legal risk review, and customer‑support drafting. Anthropic open‑sourced eleven internal plug‑ins and says new ones are easy to build, edit, and share without deep technical expertise. Plug‑ins currently store data locally, with organization‑wide sharing slated for the future. The feature is available to paying Claude customers while Cowork remains in a research preview. Lire la suite

Google is rolling out a new Gemini feature for Google Calendar that suggests optimal meeting times based on attendees' availability. When creating an event, users can select "Suggested times" and Gemini will scan calendar data to propose slots that work for most participants. If invitees decline, the tool can quickly recommend an alternative time. The feature is currently limited to paid Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, as well as Google AI Pro for Education users, and is being released to Rapid Release domains before expanding to Scheduled Release domains. Lire la suite

Legal AI startup Harvey has purchased Hexus, a two‑year‑old firm that builds AI‑driven product demo, video, and guide tools. Hexus founder Sakshi Pratap says her San Francisco team has already joined Harvey, while engineers in India will transition after a new Bangalore office opens. The deal aligns with Harvey’s aggressive expansion, as the company recently confirmed an $8 billion valuation after raising $160 million, bringing total funding to $760 million. Harvey now serves more than 1,000 clients in 60 countries, including most of the top U.S. law firms, and aims to accelerate its suite for in‑house legal departments. Lire la suite

Microsoft is rolling out Anthropic’s Claude Code to a broad set of its internal engineering groups, encouraging both developers and non‑technical staff to experiment with the AI coding assistant. The move complements the company’s existing reliance on GitHub Copilot, with engineers asked to compare the two tools and provide feedback. By integrating Claude Code into major product divisions such as Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure‑related services, Microsoft aims to boost productivity, simplify prototyping, and explore the potential of offering the tool to external cloud customers in the future. Lire la suite

Salesforce has upgraded Slackbot, the built‑in assistant in its Slack platform, into a generative‑AI‑powered agent. Available to Business+ and Enterprise+ customers, the new Slackbot can locate information, draft messages, schedule meetings and interact with other enterprise applications such as Microsoft Teams and Google Drive when granted permission. The company says the overhaul is designed to deliver a seamless, “agentic” experience that boosts productivity without forcing adoption. Salesforce plans future enhancements, including voice interaction and web‑browsing capabilities, positioning Slackbot as a central productivity companion for modern workplaces. Lire la suite

Harness, the AI‑powered DevOps platform founded in 2017 by serial entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, announced a $240 million Series E round that lifts its post‑money valuation to $5.5 billion. The financing, led by Goldman Sachs with participation from IVP, Menlo Ventures and Unusual Ventures, includes a $40 million tender offer aimed at providing liquidity for long‑term employees. The capital will fund expanded research and development, a hiring surge at the company’s Bengaluru hub, and broader go‑to‑market and international efforts. Harness aims to automate the “after‑code” phase of software delivery, leveraging AI agents and a knowledge graph to streamline testing, security, and deployment for more than 1,000 enterprise customers. Lire la suite

OpenAI announced that Denise Dresser, the outgoing chief executive of Slack, will join the AI firm as its chief revenue officer. In her new role, Dresser will lead OpenAI's rapidly expanding enterprise unit and will report to chief operating officer Brad Lightcap. The move follows Dresser's 14‑year tenure at Salesforce, where she advanced through several senior sales positions before becoming Slack CEO in 2023. OpenAI executives highlighted her experience in scaling AI‑driven products for large businesses, signaling a push to make the technology more accessible across industries. Lire la suite

Microsoft is embedding AI capabilities such as Copilot, Vision, and Voice directly into Windows, aiming to create an "agentic" operating system. The rollout has sparked criticism from users who report reliability issues and a loss of control, prompting concerns about forced adoption and privacy. Microsoft officials acknowledge the need for choice and have begun adding safeguards, but the push continues as the company expands AI features across its suite of products and infrastructure. Lire la suite

Dubai‑based Cercli, an AI‑native HR and payroll platform built for the Middle East and North Africa, announced an oversubscribed $12 million Series A round led by European venture firm Picus Capital. Founded by former Careem executives Akeed Azmi and David Reche, the startup has rebuilt a Rippling‑like stack to unify people operations, payroll, and compliance for MENA businesses. Cercli reports revenue growth of more than tenfold, processing over $100 million in payroll for clients in 50 countries, and plans to use the new capital to launch additional AI‑driven products and capture a larger share of the regional HR‑software market. Lire la suite