Tech news on Thursday, October 29, 2026

In Tech on Thursday, October 29, 2026: Salesforce expands into defense; talent wars heat up. Also: Salesforce acquires defense tech firm Rune to expand military business; Banks and healthcare firms outbid tech companies for software engineer talent.

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Salesforce acquires defense tech firm Rune to expand military business.Reuters · Oct 29, 8:20 PM

Banks and healthcare firms outbid tech companies for software engineer talent.CNBC · Oct 29, 1:26 PM
Ballad Health resolves software system disruption affecting multiple healthcare systems.WCYB · Oct 29, 8:35 PM
Semiconductor startup Soctera raises $4 million from Austin Hickman and Reet Chaudhuri.The Economic Times · Oct 29, 9:05 PM
KineDB secures €850K to rebuild database infrastructure for AI-driven development.Tech.eu · Oct 29, 7:01 AM
JDM Technology strengthens construction software portfolio by acquiring Dreeven.PR Newswire · Oct 29, 1:51 PM

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