Daily Intelligence Brief: Collaboration and security developments in tech sectors - September 25, 2025
Applied Materials and GlobalFoundries announced a collaboration to establish a waveguide fabrication facility in Singapore. This facility aims to enhance photonics technology for applications such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) through high-volume manufacturing.
The partnership seeks to improve the photonics ecosystem in Singapore by leveraging a network of materials, sensors, and applications. Applied Materials will work on waveguide components alongside GlobalFoundries, utilizing their semiconductor expertise.
Corero Network Security expanded its partnership with Netceed to provide advanced security solutions in the UK. The agreement follows a successful initiative in the U.S. market and aims to support the increasing demand for resilient connectivity among local service providers.
Netceed will deliver Corero's technology, including real-time Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection and Zero Trust controls, enhancing service continuity and security. CEO Carl Herberger emphasized the partnership's role in addressing challenges faced by UK service providers.
Elisa introduced a feature allowing customers in Finland to block incoming calls from foreign numbers to reduce scam attempts. Over 10,000 users activated the feature, which has reportedly blocked more than 800 unwanted calls daily.
The feature aims to address the growing number of international scam calls, allowing users to mitigate financial risks. Customers using this option reported receiving numerous scam calls, mostly during weekdays.
Concentric AI achieved TX-RAMP certification for its Semantic Intelligence platform, which allows it to provide services to Texas state agencies and public educational institutions. This certification involves meeting standards for accessing sensitive data and maintaining compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
The certification process included thorough assessments aligned with NIST standards, ensuring the platform maintains high levels of data protection. This enables Concentric AI to better support public entities in managing data across various departments.
Software Testing Lifecycle (STL) showcased its Unitube Single Jacket Indoor Fibre Optic Cable featuring Multi-Core Fiber at Connected Britain 2025. This cable is designed for performance and safety in indoor environments and supports advanced applications such as AI and 5G.
The MCF allows for efficient space utilization while offering four times the throughput potential compared to traditional options. The cable is suited for data centers and commercial buildings, emphasizing secure and scalable infrastructures.
Belden's DataTuff Industrial Ethernet cables are designed for reliable data transfer across industrial applications, supporting automation and Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives. The global Industrial Ethernet market is projected to grow significantly by 2033, driven by the demand for higher stability and lower latency.
These cables feature patented construction to minimize noise interference and are engineered for challenging environments. They are crucial for connecting industrial equipment while ensuring security against cyber threats.
TELUS opened Canada’s first fully sovereign AI factory in Rimouski, Quebec, allowing Canadian organizations to access advanced AI computing power while keeping their data within Canada. The facility operates on renewable energy and aims to enhance AI capabilities across various sectors.
This initiative supports local businesses in developing and deploying new AI models. TELUS collaborates with partners like Accenture to provide solutions tailored to Canadian industries while ensuring compliance with data residency standards.
Quantum Computing Inc. completed a $500 million private placement, reported a cash position of approximately $850 million, and plans to allocate funds for commercialization initiatives and strategic acquisitions. The oversubscribed placement involved significant participation from institutional investors.
The proceeds will also support workforce expansion in sales and engineering, aligning with the company’s growth strategy. CEO Yuping Huang noted that this funding strengthens their overall financial position.
Tech Mahindra and AMD established a multi-year agreement to enhance enterprise transformation through advanced AI infrastructure. This partnership aims to optimize workloads across various computing environments and accelerate the adoption of AI within sectors like manufacturing and healthcare.
Tech Mahindra plans to integrate AMD's technology with its Cloud BlazeTech solution. Both companies aim to deliver AI-driven solutions that improve operational outcomes for enterprises navigating complex hybrid environments.
- Applied Materials and GlobalFoundries collaborate on waveguide fabrication facility
Applied Materials and GlobalFoundries announced a collaboration for a waveguide fabrication facility in Singapore, enhancing photonics technology. - Corero Network Security expands partnership with Netceed to strengthen UK network resilience
Corero Network Security has expanded its partnership with Netceed in the UK to enhance network security for local service providers. - Elisa blocks incoming foreign calls to reduce scams
Elisa enables call blocking for foreign numbers in Finland, helping over 10,000 users reduce scam attempts. - Concentric AI achieves TX-RAMP certification for data security governance
Concentric AI achieved TX-RAMP certification for its Semantic Intelligence™ platform, allowing service to Texas state agencies and schools. - STL showcases Unitube Indoor Optical Fibre Cable with Multi-Core Fiber at Connected Britain 2025
STL displayed its Unitube Single Jacket Indoor Fibre Optic Cable with MCF at Connected Britain 2025, focusing on performance and safety. - Belden's DataTuff cables enhance industrial Ethernet reliability
DataTuff Industrial Ethernet cables support automation and Industrial IoT (IIOT), contributing to market growth to $21.10 billion by 2033. - TELUS opens Canada's first fully Sovereign AI Factory
Darren Entwistle, TELUS CEO, noted the facility empowers Canadian organizations with autonomy over their data and AI solutions. - Model Context Protocol (MCP) vulnerabilities: Indirect prompt injection and RUG Pull attacks
Indirect prompt injection allows attackers to embed malicious instructions in benign data, expanding potential attack surfaces. - Quantum Computing Inc. closes $500 million private placement to enhance growth strategy.
Following its private placement, Quantum Computing Inc. reported a cash position of about $850 million for continued strategic growth. - Tech Mahindra and AMD Partner for Enterprise Transformation through AI Adoption
Tech Mahindra and AMD formed a multi-year agreement to enhance enterprise transformation through advanced infrastructure and AI.