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Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY) has partnered with Google LLC (NASDAQ: GOOGL) to operate an Oblivious HTTP Relay (OHTTP Relay) as part of the Privacy Sandbox initiative, aimed at enhancing user privacy while supporting targeted advertising. This move comes as Google plans to phase out third-party cookies in 2024, making privacy a priority for online services. The OHTTP Relay provides an effective way to separate user data while maintaining advertising capabilities. Fastly's technology aims to protect users' personally identifiable information while enabling high-quality, personalized experiences, affirming its commitment to online privacy.

On January 13, 2023, Google Cloud unveiled new AI technologies aimed at enhancing retail operations ahead of NRF 2023. Key offerings include a shelf checking AI solution powered by Vertex AI Vision, which helps retailers maintain product availability using machine learning to detect and classify products. Additionally, the Discovery AI solutions now feature enhanced browsing capabilities and personalization to boost online shopping experiences. Google also introduced upgrades to its Recommendations AI that optimize product suggestions based on user behavior. These innovations aim to tackle the challenges faced by retailers, with the shelf checking AI already in global preview.

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has announced the appointment of Kristen Gil from Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) to its Board of Directors. Gil, currently a vice president at Google, brings extensive experience in strategy, finance, and operations. Her past roles include significant positions in Google Search and AI, aligning her expertise with UnitedHealth's mission to enhance health systems. Gil holds degrees from Cornell University and Harvard University, and has previously served on the board of Proofpoint.

Outdefine, a startup based in San Francisco, has successfully raised $2.5 million to establish a decentralized hiring community focused on web3 talent. This funding round, led by TCG Crypto and Jump Crypto, aims to disrupt traditional hiring by allowing talent to negotiate job terms directly and earn token rewards on the Solana blockchain. Co-Founders Romil and Sanjay Verma plan to leverage this capital to enhance token development and expand their community, addressing the global talent shortage in blockchain technology.

Exabeam has introduced its new cloud-native product portfolio, New-Scale SIEM, designed to enhance security operations by utilizing advanced threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR). This innovative platform integrates behavioral analytics with a cloud-native data lake, enabling organizations to manage security logs at hyperscale. Key features include the ability to search across petabytes of data in seconds and support for over one million events per second. The product portfolio aims to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape, particularly the risks associated with compromised credentials.

SecurityWeek reports that more than 230 cybersecurity mergers and acquisitions (M&A) occurred in the first half of 2022, with total deal values exceeding $51.5 billion. Notable acquisitions include Google (GOOG) acquiring Mandiant (MNDT) for $5.4 billion and Thoma Bravo acquiring SailPoint (SAIL) for $6.9 billion. This surge in activity is expected to continue throughout 2022.

DoubleVerify (NYSE: DV) announced the appointment of Sundeep Jain to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2022. Jain, currently Chief Product Officer at Uber (NYSE: UBER), brings over 20 years of experience from prominent companies including Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Zynga. He will serve on the Board's Compensation Committee. Jain's expertise in product innovation and technology is expected to enhance DV's growth and innovation trajectory in the digital media measurement sector.

Breyer Capital invests in Sandbox AQ, an enterprise SaaS company specializing in quantum technology and AI, which launched today. Founded by Jack D. Hidary, Sandbox AQ evolved from a team at Alphabet Inc. in 2016 and became independent in 2022. Breyer, a noted investor, joins the company's advisory board, emphasizing a strong market interest in their solutions across healthcare, finance, and security sectors. Sandbox AQ is already collaborating with notable clients like Vodafone Business and Softbank Mobile, aiming to expand its high-performance team and market reach.

Sandbox AQ has officially launched as an independent enterprise SaaS company focusing on quantum technology and AI. Founded by Jack D. Hidary, the company aims to address global challenges in various sectors including telecom, healthcare, and cybersecurity. The launch is backed by prominent investors including Eric Schmidt as board chairman, and funding from Breyer Capital, T. Rowe Price, and others. Their solutions include post-quantum cryptography, highlighting their commitment to advancing cybersecurity and scalability in enterprise software.