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Send us Fan MailThis week's enterprise software announcements further confirm that the market is rapidly converging around agentic AI, semantic intelligence, and autonomous workflow orchestration. Blue Yonder introduced new AI agents and mobile applications aimed at strengthening supply chain execution and frontline operations, while Zendesk expanded its AI customer service strategy through the acquisition of Forethought. Actian launched an AI analyst designed to convert business glossaries into a live semantic layer, highlighting the growing importance of governed enterprise context for AI-native operations. Meanwhile, ActiveCampaign and Contentsquare announced new capabilities focused on customer engagement and digital experience intelligence. On the enterprise planning side, Anaplan expanded its AI planning portfolio with CoModeler, Custom Analyst, and Agent Studio, while Oracle continued embedding coordinated AI agents directly inside Fusion ERP workflows through its new Fusion Agentic Applications initiative. In parallel, Apollo.io acquired Pocus to strengthen its agentic go-to-market stack, Databricks introduced Lakewatch as an open agentic SIEM platform built on the lakehouse architecture, and Rootstock Software acquired Ascent Solutions to deepen its manufacturing and warehouse execution capabilities.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksS15kccXPcQuestions for Panelists?

Send us Fan MailThis week's enterprise software announcements reveal how aggressively vendors are repositioning around AI agents, composable integration, and industry-specific workflows. NetSuite introduced its new integration platform to simplify connectivity across enterprise ecosystems, while Oracle expanded both its process manufacturing capabilities and AI agent portfolio inside Fusion Cloud Applications. QAD and Tata Consultancy Services strengthened their manufacturing operations strategy through the Redzone partnership, reinforcing the growing importance of connected frontline execution. Meanwhile, Intuit Mailchimp rolled out new e-commerce enhancements, and Seismic and Highspot announced a major merger that could reshape the sales enablement landscape. On the AI infrastructure side, Anthropic expanded MCP with a framework for full-stack agentic applications, while emerging vendors like Hubbl Technologies positioned themselves as orchestration layers for the Salesforce agentic ecosystem. Finally, Sage, Salesforce, and Sinch continued the broader trend of embedding AI agents deeper into finance, communications, and customer engagement workflows, signaling that the enterprise software market is rapidly shifting from passive systems of record toward autonomous systems of execution.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds, including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendor. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Ktqz2rXh8Questions for Panelists?

Anthropic compra Bun, Cloudflare compra Astro, OpenAI compra Astral. Tre acquisizioni in pochi mesi, stesso pattern: le AI company non stanno comprando tool — stanno comprando l'infrastruttura sotto. Vi racconto cosa è successo e perché dovrebbe interessarvi.Fonti e approfondimenti:- Blog Astral: https://astral.sh/blog/openai- Annuncio OpenAI: https://openai.com/index/openai-to-acquire-astral/- Simon Willison: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Mar/19/openai-acquiring-astral/- The Register: https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/19/openai_aims_for_the_stars/- Ars Technica: https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/03/openai-is-acquiring-open-source-python-tool-maker-astral/- The New Stack: https://thenewstack.io/openai-astral-acquisition/- Shashi Bellamkonda: https://www.shashi.co/2026/03/openai-bought-plumbing-not-just-tools.html- JetBrains Blog: https://blog.jetbrains.com/pycharm/2026/03/openai-acquires-astral-what-it-means-for-pycharm-users/- The Verge (superapp): https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/897778/openai-chatgpt-codex-atlas-browser-superappLa mia app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edodusi.coderoutine&hl=it-it00:00 Intro01:01 Astral: gli strumenti che hanno cambiato Python03:11 L'acquisizione: cosa sappiamo05:35 La corsa ai tubi: perché le AI company comprano infrastruttura09:52 Outro#openai #astral #python #opensource #codex

Send us a textThis week's enterprise technology updates highlight major movements across ERP support, AI automation, testing, analytics, and workflow orchestration. Rimini Street extended support for all SAP ECC 6.0 and S/4HANA releases through 2040, offering long-term stability for organizations navigating SAP's transition timeline. Zencoder launched Zentester, an AI-powered end-to-end testing agent designed to transform vibe coding into enterprise-grade engineering, while Acorn secured $12.3 million in Series A funding to accelerate its growth. Algolia introduced its MCP Server to empower developers, and Aravo enhanced its Evaluate Engine with new features to strengthen risk and compliance workflows. Avetta rolled out upgrades to the Avetta One platform, and Orbit Analytics expanded its GL Sense solution with new capabilities. Pipefy launched AI agents tailored for HR teams, Advantive released a new version of its statistical process control solution, and Aquant detailed its retrieval-augmented conversation technology—together showcasing how AI, automation, and modernization continue reshaping every layer of the enterprise software ecosystem.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06EUjRBLHDAQuestions for Panelists?

Is there an AI bubble and if so what does it mean to businesses? Geoff Livingston and Greg Verdino discuss the AI bubble with guest Shashi Bellamkonda, Principal Research Director, Marketing & AI Research and Advisory for Info-Tech Research Group. The three explore a hype wave or a bubble in the AI industry and the challenges faced by companies that have overinvested in generative AI. They also discuss the role of OpenAI and its missteps in managing consumer expectations. The conversation highlighted the importance of practical applications and the need for critical thinking when it comes to AI. The conversation explores the future of AI and its impact on various industries with an emphasis on driving revenue growth rather than just focusing on cost savings. Chapters 04:43 The AI Bubble: Hype Wave or Bubble? 12:10 The Missteps of OpenAI 21:07 The Importance of Critical Thinking in Evaluating AI 31:29 Consolidation and Shakeout in the AI Market Shashi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbellamkonda/ Shashi's X Account: https://x.com/shashib Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shashi Bellamkonda, CMO at Surefire Local and Chris Petracco, President at TrustedPhoto DC share tips and tricks eye doctors can use to increase appointments and build awareness around their practice using video content, without breaking the bank. Highlights: - How valuable video on a budget can be to an eye care practice - Tips and tools to create useful video to promote your practice - A 10 step plan to distribute and promote your video to drive appointments and awareness

Glenn discusses Trends in Social Media with guest Shashi Bellamkonda, Senior Director of Social Media at Network Solutions, or otherwise known to many as the Social Media Swami.

We bet you didn't think the popular series, House of Cards, had anything to do with marketing now did you? Shashi Bellamkonda, CMO at Surefire Social, is here to tell you to think again.

Shashi Bellamkonda, CMO at Surefire Social, sits down with Dr. Glazier, Founder & CEO of Shady Grove Eye and Vision in a one-on-one discussion on how eye doctors can take their marketing to the next level. No longer are the days of "word of mouth" marketing. Enter in the era of "word of mouse" marketing. Optometrists who continue to follow the old school marketing techniques and fail to adapt will be faced with unnecessary roadblocks on their journey to success. "Your website is a virtual extension of your real business. Patients are getting a feel of who you are and how professional your practice is online." Dr. Glaizer

The Surefire Social Podcast is back again on a brand new episode with Alex Reichenbach and Shashi Bellamkonda. This time, the Advanced Social Media Manager, Alex dives into some detail about the home improvement and remodeling platform, Houzz, while Shashi Bellamkonda shines a spotlight on some new technological Google announcements. Read more about the episode on the blog: http://www.surefiresocial.com/blog/surefire-social-podcast-find-trustworthy-contractors-and-view-beautiful-homes-with-houzz Sign up for the Google Webinar: http://www.surefiresocial.com/googlewebinar Create your Houzz profile: http://www.houzz.com Subscribe to our blog: http://www.surefiresocial.com/blogsubscribe Subscribe to Remodeling Mastery by Mark Richardson: http://www.surefiresocial.com/remodelingmasterysubscribe

This Surefire Social Podcast episode features Shashi Bellamkonda, the Chief Marketing Officer, accompanied by his dynamic duo, Jen & Jon. They discuss the shift in online purchasing phenomenons, their favorite online publishing tools, as well as the thoughts on using hashtags in posts online. Sign Up for the webinar: "How Google’s tools Help Home Improvement Businesses Succeed In Digital Marketing" - http://www.surefiresocial.com/googlewebinar Surefire Social: http://www.surefiresocial.com Subscribe to Surefire Social's Blog: http://www.surefiresocial.com/blogsubscribe Subscribe to Surefire Social's Podcast: http://www.surefiresocial.com/surefiresocialpodcastsubscribe

    Over the next three to five years, what will distinguish the companies that maximize value from blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc. and those that don’t? Much of this will boil down to the effectiveness of content curation and company ambassadorship, according to social-media expert Shashi Bellamkonda of Network Solutions in Herndon. Content curation can distinguish the [...]

Marketers talking shop and debating hot marketing topics. Marketers Shashi Bellamkonda of Network Solutions, Scott Ellis, Erica Campbell of ForRent.com and host Jay Ehret of The Marketing Spot. Topics Include: Using office as a networking tool Organizing your online content Social media contests and consumer loyalty The current online coupon and discount craze Marketers Roundtable Guests: Shashi Bellamkonda, Social Media Swami at Network Solutions in Washington D.C.Scott Ellis, translating technology in Dallas, TexasErica Campbell, Senior Manager of New Media Marketing at ForRent.com in Norfolk, VirginiaJay Ehret, Chief Officer of Awesomeness at The Marketing Spot in Waco, Texas Complete show notes, quotes and links can be found at: Power to the Small Business 

Shashi Bellamkonda of Network Solutions discusses how Social Media is Driving New Customer Acquisitions, plus how to track those new customers, plus he offers his thought on product mangement and the outlook of social media in 2009.