Cybersecurity

7 tech M&A predictions for 2025

7 tech M&A predictions for 2025

AI will be the driving force behind tech M&A deals in 2025. From AI agent consolidation to big tech’s next battlefield, we highlight 7 areas where we expect to see deals this year.

Mar 21, 2025

The cybersecurity in healthcare market map

The cybersecurity in healthcare market map

From data loss prevention to IoT security, we map 135+ companies helping healthcare organizations combat cyber threats.

Feb 25, 2025

Critical infrastructure is under attack: How operational technology (OT) security platforms are helping companies better prepare

Critical infrastructure is under attack: How operational technology (OT) security platforms are helping companies better prepare

Critical infrastructure sectors are being exposed to costly cyberattacks. This brief explores how industrials firms have responded by investing in and partnering with OT security firms and how healthcare companies can follow suit.

Jan 23, 2025

Software-defined vehicles are changing how cars are made — automakers will need to become tech companies to keep up with the competition

Software-defined vehicles are changing how cars are made — automakers will need to become tech companies to keep up with the competition

In the era of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), mastering software development and cybersecurity will be as important as mechanical engineering for traditional automakers. We break down key innovations, new business models, and challenges ahead in the SDV landscape.

Nov 14, 2024

The AI data center value chain: 12 high-momentum technologies powering the future of AI

The AI data center value chain: 12 high-momentum technologies powering the future of AI

We explore emerging technologies in energy production, AI computing hardware, support infrastructure, and AI cloud services that data center stakeholders should invest in for growth.

Nov 7, 2024

3 trends to watch in the hot AI security market

3 trends to watch in the hot AI security market

With early-stage activity dominating AI security, we highlight top acquisition targets in the market, CVC activity, and emerging categories to keep on your radar.

Oct 8, 2024

Generative AI is upending old cybersecurity assumptions — here are the emerging themes and players to watch

Generative AI is upending old cybersecurity assumptions — here are the emerging themes and players to watch

From AI agents to LLM access control, we look at how generative AI is impacting the cybersecurity space and where emerging players can remove key barriers to AI adoption.

Aug 19, 2024

Analyzing Cisco’s growth strategy: How the networking giant is betting on emerging infrastructure in AI and cybersecurity

Analyzing Cisco’s growth strategy: How the networking giant is betting on emerging infrastructure in AI and cybersecurity

We mined Cisco’s investments, partnerships, acquisitions, and earnings reports to discern the company’s strategic priorities.

Aug 14, 2024

Cybersecurity in 6 charts: Wiz’s mega-round buoys funding in the first half of the year

Cybersecurity in 6 charts: Wiz’s mega-round buoys funding in the first half of the year

We break down the cybersecurity landscape across funding trends, mega-rounds, M&A, and more.

Aug 14, 2024

Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

We explore the evolution of the factory and the technologies propelling it forward, from generative AI-powered humanoid robots to the industrial metaverse.

Aug 6, 2024

Future of the workforce: How AI agents will transform enterprise workflows

Future of the workforce: How AI agents will transform enterprise workflows

We dive into what agents are, their limitations, key companies, and implications for the future of work.

Jul 31, 2024

Analyzing In-Q-Tel’s investment strategy: Where the global security investor is betting to enhance the national security of the US and its allies

Analyzing In-Q-Tel’s investment strategy: Where the global security investor is betting to enhance the national security of the US and its allies

In-Q-Tel’s investment activity has implications for the private and public sectors. We mined its bets since Q2’22 to uncover the technologies it’s prioritizing, from biological computing to AI security.

Jul 26, 2024

Here’s how much executives are paying for LLM security — and who they’re buying from

Here’s how much executives are paying for LLM security — and who they’re buying from

Securing large language models (LLMs) will be a top priority as generative AI applications — and threats — proliferate. We examine how buyers are evaluating vendors in the space.

May 22, 2024

Midyear Tech Outlook: Where Industry Activity is Heating Up

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Midyear Tech Outlook: Where Industry Activity is Heating Up

As we approach the midpoint of the year and look towards 2025, our experts share the disruptive tech markets and trends they’re tracking across industries.

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May 13, 2024

Humanoids and industrial cybersecurity are driving a surge in advanced manufacturing funding

Humanoids and industrial cybersecurity are driving a surge in advanced manufacturing funding

We break down the advanced manufacturing tech landscape across funding, deals, geography, and more.

Apr 25, 2024

Analyzing Boeing’s high-stakes bets to recover from crisis and reimagine aviation with emerging tech

Analyzing Boeing’s high-stakes bets to recover from crisis and reimagine aviation with emerging tech

We mined Boeing's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Apr 16, 2024

The grid tech market map: The companies tackling the growing need for reliable electricity

The grid tech market map: The companies tackling the growing need for reliable electricity

From virtual power plants to grid storage providers, we break down the tech companies making the electrical grid more resilient and efficient.

Mar 28, 2024

Quantum computing is a venture bright spot — we break down its recent funding surge in 5 charts

Quantum computing is a venture bright spot — we break down its recent funding surge in 5 charts

Quantum computing is attracting more attention from investors, but the market remains nascent as startups pile in. We break down the quantum computing landscape across funding, deals, headcount growth, and more.

Mar 25, 2024

The hardware security market map

The hardware security market map

From passwordless authentication to post-quantum cryptography, we break down the vendors helping enterprises improve the security of their hardware devices.

Feb 20, 2024

6 cybersecurity markets gaining momentum in 2024

6 cybersecurity markets gaining momentum in 2024

We analyzed early-stage investment trends to uncover which cybersecurity tech markets — from machine learning security to breach & attack simulation — are quickly evolving and how these will impact the space.

Feb 5, 2024

Cybersecurity in 8 charts: Funding is rebounding from its mid-year slump

Cybersecurity in 8 charts: Funding is rebounding from its mid-year slump

We break down the cybersecurity landscape across funding trends, mega-rounds, M&A exits, and more.

Dec 11, 2023

Why identity and access management is critical as enterprises move toward zero trust

Why identity and access management is critical as enterprises move toward zero trust

The identity & access management space has seen a wave of consolidation as competition heats up. We break down the IAM landscape across funding trends & exits.

Dec 11, 2023

The endpoint security market map

The endpoint security market map

From anti-malware tools to IoT security, we break down 15 tech categories helping enterprises secure devices in the workplace.

Nov 3, 2023

The state of cybersecurity in 5 charts

The state of cybersecurity in 5 charts

We break down the cybersecurity landscape across funding trends, M&A exits, most active acquirers, and more.

Sep 28, 2023

The data security market map

The data security market map

From data masking to post-quantum cryptography, we break down 14 tech categories helping enterprises protect their data from breaches and comply with regulation.

Sep 6, 2023

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