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• Salesforce acquires Rune, which makes AI military logistics software, sources say for $375M in cash and stock; Rune raised $30m from a16z and others (Margaux MacColl/Resilience Media)

  The enterprise software giant is expanding its reach into defense tech by absorbing a specialized startup focused on artificial intelligence logistics. Valued at $375 million, the transaction represents a notable pivot toward defense operations and national security applications. This maneuver positions the cloud company to service specialized public sector supply chain requirements.

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• Microsoft is winning the cloud wars and becoming Wall Street’s new golden child

  Stronger financial positioning has propelled the tech firm ahead of its industry rivals in the competitive cloud market. Market analysts attribute this leadership to multiple underlying factors that reinforce its commercial durability. Consequently, the company has secured a dominant standing among financial analysts and top institutional investors.

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• Alliant targets 1 GW of new data-center contracts in six months as power demand surges

  The Madison-based utility is ramping up infrastructure investments to absorb historic consumption spikes driven by artificial intelligence and broader electrification across the Midwest. System peak demand is projected to surge over 60 percent by 2031, prompting management to raise multi-year capital expenditure plans to ensure grid reliability. These strategic expansions position the utility to benefit from sustained commercial load growth while strengthening its long-term financial guidance.

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