Weekly DaaS Roundup for August 14

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August 14, 2025

NEWS, READS AND MORE

NTT DATA Partners with Google Cloud to Accelerate Agentic AI NTT Data
NTT DATA has announced a global partnership with Google Cloud to expand AI-powered cloud innovations and deliver industry-specific agentic AI solutions. The collaboration focuses on integrating AI into enterprise workflows, enabling real-time insights and automation.
Bright Data Launches Web MCP to Give AI Agents Real-Time Web Access Inside AI News
Bright Data has released its Web MCP, a platform that lets AI agents interact with live websites without hitting blocks or restrictions. For teams working with AI-driven data, the Web MCP opens a new source of real-time web insights that can be directly integrated into analytics, workflows, and automated decision-making.
Deep Ignorance Research Shows Value of Selective Data Curation The Washington Post
A surge in enterprise AI agent deployments is revealing the limits of performance without high-quality data. Many organizations are discovering that even advanced agents cannot deliver value when identity resolution is incomplete or inconsistent.
Agentic AI Surge Signals New Era of Search Visibility Global Newswire
BrightEdge reports that ChatGPT agent activity doubled in July, generating a surge in automated search data. Brands not optimized for AI-driven crawling risk missing insights. For teams managing digital data, adapting site structure and analytics to capture agent-driven activity is becoming essential.

WORLD OF DAAS SPOTLIGHT

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🎧 THE LATEST WOD PODCAST 🎧

Brian Potter is a structural engineer and author of Construction Physics, a weekly Substack about the economics, technology, and productivity of building and infrastructure. He's also a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Progress.

In this episode of World of DaaS, Brian and Auren discuss:

  • Why construction productivity has flatlined for decades

  • The failure of modular construction and automation barriers

  • The unprecedented innovation at Bell Labs and modern research comparisons

  • Why America dominates fracking but struggles to build

2026 WORLD OF DAAS SUMMIT

We’re headed back to D.C. next May for our flagship event, bringing together 160+ DaaS leaders for a day of candid conversations, curated roundtables, and private networking experiences. Apply to attend.

WELCOME WORLD OF DAAS MEMBERS

We’re excited to welcome our newest Founding Members to the World of DaaS community: Brent Buchanan, Rayne Gaisford, Ryan Green, Francesco Guglielmino, Michael Marrale, Yarissa Matos-Soto, and Jerry Paffendorf.

If you are a DaaS leader and want to be part of this growing community, apply to join World of DaaS and get access to private events, curated connections, and more.

M&A AND FUNDING

Diginex to Acquire Findings in $305M Move to Expand AI-Driven Cyber Compliance

Findings specializes in AI-powered supply chain risk assessment and continuous compliance monitoring, processing vast streams of vendor data to detect vulnerabilities and meet regulatory requirements in real time. The acquisition will enhance Diginex’s data analysis capabilities, allowing it to deliver deeper, automated insights for enterprise security and compliance, and positioning the company at the forefront of AI-driven risk intelligence in global markets.

Titan Raises $74M and Acquires RFA to Expand AI-Powered IT Intelligence

Managed services provider Titan has secured $74 million in funding and acquired RFA, a global MSP specializing in financial services IT, in a strategic move to scale its AI-driven infrastructure and analytics capabilities. By integrating RFA’s deep operational expertise and client base with Titan’s automation and monitoring platforms, the company aims to deliver predictive system insights, proactive risk detection, and optimized performance across complex IT environments.

Protege Secures $25M Series A to Expand AI Training Data Platform

Protege has raised $25 million in a Series A round to grow its platform for secure and compliant AI training data. With partnerships spanning healthcare, media, and AI labs, the company aims to unlock proprietary datasets to accelerate AI model development and innovation.

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