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cloud-native spreadsheets on Beyond Market Intelligence: a running collection of 8 stories we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on cloud-native spreadsheets in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Acme AI is the next-generation, AI-powered spreadsheet platform built to replace Excel and redefine how analysts, data scientists, and enterprise teams work with data. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around cloud-native spreadsheets, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Beyond Market Intelligence is covering right now.
Serval’s super agent Catalyst creates roving background agents to identify and fix IT issues before they’re ticketed
Serval is making its AI agent, Catalyst, generally available Thursday, empowering teams to automate enterprise workflows with unprecedented ease. This "super agent" analyzes ticket history, SOPs, and instructions to draft workflows, skills, and dashboards – even proactively identifying and fixing IT issues before they reach a ticket queue. Unlike competitors, Catalyst operates as a single administrative layer, moving from opportunity discovery to deploying proactive agents.
Writer says its new Palmyra X6 model cuts AI agent costs by 52% as token spending surges
Writer today unveiled Palmyra X6, a new AI agent model poised to significantly reduce costs for enterprise users. Paired with its rebuilt agent orchestration “harness,” Palmyra X6 delivers an average of 52% lower operational costs, alongside a 48% speed improvement and 10% quality boost. Leveraging a post-trained version of GLM-5.2, Writer emphasizes control and cost transparency, offering governance tools and multi-model support—a strategy echoing the shift towards pragmatic AI adoption, as explored in "Why Capital One built its multi-agent AI platform around open-weight models."
Kimi K3's full weights are here, but they're 'open' with a caveat: What enterprises should know
Moonshot AI has released the full weights for Kimi K3, its powerful new AI model, marking a significant step for open-weight AI. While broadly accessible, enterprises should carefully review the custom Kimi K3 usage license. Larger organizations operating a "Model as a Service" exceeding $20 million in revenue, or those with products impacting over 100 million users, face specific commercial obligations, including potential licensing agreements and prominent attribution.
Microsoft launches new in-house AI models it says cut costs up to 89% versus OpenAI
Microsoft has unveiled two new in-house AI models, MAI-Image-2.5-Pro and MAI-Voice-2-Flash, marking a significant shift towards self-sufficiency in AI capabilities. These models, now in public preview, demonstrate the potential for substantial cost reductions – up to 89% versus OpenAI – across key products like Bing, Excel, and Dynamics 365.
Adobe embeds agentic AI workflows across Creative Cloud, shifting from media generation to production orchestration
Adobe is redefining creative workflows with the public beta release of its embedded "creative agent," now available across Creative Cloud applications like Premiere Pro and Photoshop. Moving beyond simple media generation, this agent orchestrates complex production tasks—from batch file management to brand asset updates—by directly accessing software APIs. Powered by new "Elements" and "Projects" technologies for visual consistency and contextual memory, Adobe empowers creatives to delegate tedious tasks, maintaining full aesthetic control.
Mistral AI launches Vibe, expands into industrial AI and announces data center push to challenge OpenAI
At its inaugural conference, Mistral AI unveiled a bold expansion into industrial AI with the launch of Vibe, its rebranded enterprise assistant. This initiative aims to transform productivity in sectors like aerospace and automotive, signaling Mistral's commitment to becoming the go-to AI provider for companies seeking control over their data. Alongside a new inference data center near Paris, Mistral's comprehensive strategy emphasizes owning the entire tech stack to deliver tailored AI solutions.
Power BI Tutorial: Create Your First Dashboard
Welcome to our Power BI tutorial, where you’ll transform a raw data file into a polished, published report. This guide will walk you through the entire process, from initial data queries to deploying your finished dashboard in the cloud. You’ll learn to create an interactive dashboard that not only visualizes your data effectively but also includes essential features like alerts and automatic refresh settings. By the end, you’ll have the skills to empower your data storytelling and enhance your decision-making. Let's dive in and explore!
10 Data Analysis Tools For Entry-Level Analysts
Navigating the world of data analysis tools can feel overwhelming, especially with countless lists suggesting 15, 20, or even more options. For entry-level analysts, this plethora of choices often complicates rather than clarifies where to begin. In this guide, we’ll distill the essentials, highlighting the top 10 data analysis tools that empower you to tackle real-world challenges effectively. Discover how these tools can streamline your workflow and enhance your insights, setting you on a path to success in your data analysis career.