John Swainson

Dallas-based DataBahn.ai has raised $17 million in Series A funding in a round led by Forgepoint Capital, with participation from S3 Ventures and returning investor GTM Capital, bringing the startup’s total capital raised to $19 million. “Today’s enterprises don’t just need data pipelines; they need intelligent fabrics that adapt, govern and optimize data at scale,” Co-Founder and CEO Nanda Santhana said in a statement. “We’re building the foundation for a new era of observability, one where data is not just moved, but understood, enriched and made AI-ready in real time.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/guANTtM5 #IACEO #IAimpact #IndianAmericanimpact #IndianAmerican #tech #leadership #ai

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Proud to partner with SIMDFW as the 2026 Title Sponsor! At Movate, we believe strong technology communities drive stronger outcomes for businesses and the broader ecosystem. North Texas is home to an exceptional network of IT leaders who are shaping the future of enterprise transformation — and we’re excited to support a platform that fosters meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and leadership development. As an AI-first, outcome-driven organization, we look forward to contributing perspectives that help technology executives navigate complexity, accelerate transformation, and create measurable impact. Thank you to the SIMDFW leadership team for the partnership. We’re excited for an impactful year ahead supporting today’s and tomorrow’s technology leaders. #SIMDFW #TechnologyLeadership #AI #ITLeadership #Movate

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In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Oklahoma's Chief Information Security Officer faces significant challenges with the rise of agentic AI technologies. The integration of autonomous software, like the open-source language model WhiteRabbitNeo, has empowered their team to swiftly identify and address security vulnerabilities. Using Kindo.ai's framework for automating DevSecOps workflows, they've enhanced their ability to detect advanced persistent threats and reduce risks associated with manual interventions. Yet, this innovation is not without its hurdles. Concerns around data privacy, governance, and the quality of outputs from generative AI models are paramount. With adversaries also adapting to these new technologies, the CISO stresses the crucial balance of leveraging agentic AI while maintaining human oversight to safeguard cybersecurity effectively. Read the full article below! 👇 #Cybersecurity #AI #Automation #InformationSecurity

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Access COTS software and services through the Texas DIR Cooperative Contract: https://go.cgi.com/4iInoiu Through the State of Texas DIR Cooperative Contract, we offer commercial off-the-shelf software and related services as part of DIR’s Cooperative Contracts Program. These solutions help public sector organizations streamline procurement, reduce complexity and access technology that supports operational needs. Learn more about the offerings available through this statewide contract. #CGIUS #WeAreCGI

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When a windstorm hit Koya Medical’s Dallas HQ, their internet infrastructure partner was already on it. Find out how Bridgepointe and Meter helped Koya build a resilient, scalable network without adding internal headcount. Read the case study: https://bit.ly/4eEZT7W #ITInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation #TechStrategy

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Exciting times ahead in IT distribution! GTDC's CEO Frank Vitagliano highlights how agentic AI and the emergence of frontier partners are driving transformative changes. Discover how these innovations will reshape our industry: https://okt.to/qXd6Tt

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