Google Launches Gemini Enterprise And Other Top Stories For October 10

Google launches “Gemini Enterprise” for corporate AI — Tech
Google unveiled a unified AI platform for businesses with pre‑built and customizable agents that work across company data and apps; early adopters include Gap, Figma and Klarna. Google positions this to compete head‑on with Microsoft/OpenAI in enterprise AI; Axios reports pricing at $30 per user/month and a focus on no‑/low‑code agent building.
Windows 10 hits end‑of‑support on Oct 14 — Tech
Final reminder for IT: security updates (and Microsoft 365 Apps support) cease on Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025. Microsoft urges migration to Windows 11 to avoid reliability and security risks for business users.
AstraZeneca breaks ground on $4.5B U.S. plant — Industrial
The company started building what will be its largest manufacturing facility worldwide, in Albemarle County, Virginia. The move aligns with policy pressure to reshore drug manufacturing and could expand U.S. capacity for high‑demand therapies.
B2B brands lean into experiential pop‑ups — Marketing/Sales
AI firms like Anthropic and Cursor are using café‑style pop‑ups and live events—once a consumer‑brand staple—to build trust and demystify complex tech for business buyers. Expect more in‑person activations as vendors court Gen Z/Alpha decision‑influencers and emphasize community.
China tightens battery supply‑chain exports — Wildcard (Policy/Supply Chain)
From Nov 8, certain lithium‑ion batteries, cathode/anode materials, and related tech will require export permits—another signal of Beijing’s leverage in EV and storage supply chains. OEMs and energy‑storage providers should reassess sourcing and inventory buffers.