Daily Intelligence Brief: InterDigital, BEYOND, Tencent Cloud and more - October 23, 2025
InterDigital, Inc. renewed a multi-year, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-bearing license with Seiko Solutions Inc. The agreement focuses on Seiko's cellular products, incorporating InterDigital’s essential patents for 3G, 4G, and 5G technology.
BEYOND launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Contracts, a product to allow users to earn stable daily returns by participating in AI model training. This offering integrates AI with blockchain technology, enabling broader access to AI training capabilities without requiring specialized hardware or knowledge.
Tencent Cloud’s Data Lake Compute (DLC) was included in Gartner’s Market Guide for Data Lakehouse Platforms. The report highlighted a trend toward lakehouse architecture, emphasizing the platform's capabilities in supporting business intelligence, AI, and Machine Learning (ML) applications.
Recent insights on Campus Network as a Service (NaaS) illustrate a lack of standardized definitions across the industry. This vagueness can create confusion for IT decision-makers as they assess offerings from various vendors.
Astera Labs, Inc. acquired aiXscale Photonics GmbH, aimed at enhancing its photonic chiplet and connectivity solutions for AI infrastructure. The acquisition integrates advanced fiber-chip coupling technologies to improve connectivity in AI applications.
Diagnos Inc. announced plans to extend the exercise period of 1,125,000 stock warrants until August 5, 2026, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval. The exercise price remains at $0.40 per share during this period.
CISA has added CVE-2025-61932 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, encouraging organizations to address vulnerabilities actively, including those found in Motex LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager.
Netskope identified a new Python RAT targeting gamers, utilizing Telegram for command and control operations. This malware illustrates the necessity for organizations to monitor encrypted communications against potential security threats.
Cloudera and Chainguard announced a partnership focused on enhancing security for Cloudera's AI platform. The collaboration integrates security measures at the container level, reducing the presence of open-source software vulnerabilities.
Snyk launched Evo, a security orchestration system designed specifically for AI-native applications. It aims to provide a framework to protect AI systems throughout the software development lifecycle.
Applied Digital entered a 15-year lease for 200 Megawatt (MW) of IT capacity at Polaris Forge 2 in North Dakota, projected to yield $5 billion in revenue. This underscores the company's growth in AI and High performance computing (HPC) infrastructure.
The Acronis 2025 Women in Tech Report reveals differing perceptions of opportunities within the tech sector between men and women, highlighting significant barriers faced by women in career development and leadership.
The Verizon 2025 Mobile Security Index reported an increase in mobile device attacks, with 34% of organizations expressing concerns over AI-powered threats. The report emphasizes the need for enhanced security measures against evolving cyber risks.
- InterDigital renews license agreement with Seiko Solutions Inc.
InterDigital renewed a license with Seiko Solutions for 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular products under its essential patents. - BEYOND launches AI Training Contracts for stable digital income
BEYOND unveiled AI Training Contracts, allowing users to earn daily returns by participating in AI model training without technical hurdles. - Tencent Cloud recognized in Gartner® Market Guide for Data Lakehouse Platforms
Gartner's report highlights the trend of lakehouse architecture for data integration, showcasing Tencent Cloud's position in the market. - Siân Morgan examines Campus Network as a Service (NaaS) offerings
Campus NaaS lacks definition, creating vendor confusion. Siân Morgan provides clarity on characteristics and service expectations. - The shift from automation to autonomy in network operations
Key takeaways from the BASELINE Podcast include the necessity for trust in AI and the evolution toward autonomous systems. - Astera Labs acquires aiXscale Photonics
Astera Labs acquires aiXscale Photonics to enhance photonic capabilities for AI infrastructure and connectivity solutions. - DIAGNOS to Extend Exercise Period of Stock Warrants Expiring on November 9, 2025
Diagnos Inc. plans to extend the expiry date of 1,125,000 stock warrants until August 5, 2026, pending TSX Venture Exchange approval. - CISA adds CVE-2025-61932 vulnerability to catalog
CISA encourages organizations to address vulnerabilities in the KEV Catalog, including a newly added one for LANSCOPE Endpoint Manager. - Netskope identifies new Python RAT targeting gamers
Netskope identifies a new Python RAT that uses Telegram for command and control, targeting gamers and exfiltrating data. - Cloudera partners with Chainguard to enhance security
Cloudera and Chainguard's collaboration reduces open-source software vulnerabilities by over 90%, enhancing security for enterprise users. - Snyk launches Evo, a new AI-native security system
Evo by Snyk integrates advanced security automation tools for AI-native applications, addressing evolving threats in software development. - Applied Digital eneters $5 billion lease with hyperscaler at Polaris Forge 2 in North Dakota
Applied Digital secured a 15-year lease for 200 MW of IT capacity at Polaris Forge 2 in North Dakota, expected to yield $5 billion. - Acronis report shows differing career views of men and women in tech 2025
Acronis' 2025 Women in Tech Report shows men and women have different perceptions of career opportunities in tech. - Verizon 2025 Mobile Security Index highlights rise in mobile attacks fueled by AI
34% of organizations fear AI-powered attacks, prompting 75% to boost their mobile security investments in the face of rising threats.