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Jake MacAndrew
Interview Editor
Jake MacAndrew started off writing breaking news hits in his early days as a journalist. Since those late nights on the pulse for local breakthroughs, he has written stories on many topics, from cybersecurity education in Ukraine to the investment potential of fine wines. With each story Jake writes, no matter the topic, in-depth and accurate reporting is key. Previously living in Edinburgh, he's back in his hometown of Toronto.

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QLEO quantum emulator gains GPU boost & full CUDA-Q support

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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QLEO quantum emulator now features GPU acceleration and full NVIDIA CUDA-Q support, boosting simulation speed over 100 times for researchers and developers.
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Aconso unveils Insights tool to enhance HR data visibility

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Aconso has launched aconso Insights, a new analytics tool that enhances HR data visibility and streamlines document workflows for global customers.
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How Alibaba Cloud deploys eBPF for large-scale load balancing

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Alibaba Cloud's Hermes framework uses eBPF to boost large-scale load balancing, cutting costs by 19% and handling over 10 million requests per second.
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AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.
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Ridge Security brings AI penetration testing to Azure cloud

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Ridge Security's AI-powered RidgeBot platform is now available on Azure Marketplace, offering continuous automated penetration testing for enterprise cloud.
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AI reshapes CFO challenges as investor scrutiny shifts focus

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Q4 says that as AI reshapes CFO roles, finance chiefs are facing detailed questions on AI strategies, capital allocation, and future compliance costs.
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Data centres go underground with new sustainability plan

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Sustainable Integrated Data Farms fuse underground data centres, solar energy, and agrovoltaics to boost efficiency, food security and cut emissions.
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SentinelOne deepens AWS ties with new AI safeguards

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SentinelOne and AWS have introduced new tools to boost security for AI workloads, automating incident response and enhancing cloud protection for organisations.
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SAFE acquires Balbix to launch unified AI cyber risk platform

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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SAFE has acquired Balbix to launch a unified AI cyber risk platform, linking vulnerabilities and business impact for real-time risk management.
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CData, Microsoft unlock broad MCP data connectivity

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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CData's Connect AI now enables Microsoft Copilot Studio agents to access and act on live data from 350+ enterprise systems, boosting AI-driven business insights.
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Liquibase & MongoDB partner to enhance AI database governance

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Liquibase and MongoDB have partnered to secure AI-driven database changes, integrating Liquibase Secure with MongoDB for enhanced governance and compliance.
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Smarsh & Google partner to archive encrypted RCS messages

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Smarsh partners with Google to archive encrypted RCS messages on Android, helping regulated firms ensure compliance with modern communication standards.
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OVHcloud expands enterprise offerings in AI and quantum

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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OVHcloud launches AI and quantum platforms, including digital twins and a quantum-as-a-service solution, to accelerate enterprise innovation across Europe.
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Cribl integrates stream with dedicated Microsoft Fabric RTI

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cribl partners with Microsoft to integrate Cribl Stream into Microsoft Fabric Real-Time Intelligence, boosting real-time data analytics for enterprises.
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Zendesk integrates AI-powered tools into Microsoft 365

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Zendesk integrates AI-powered support tools into Microsoft 365, enabling seamless employee service in IT, HR and Finance within familiar apps.
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Siemens brings Polarion X ALM platform to Microsoft Azure

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Siemens is offering its Polarion X ALM software on Microsoft Azure, delivering secure, AI-enabled cloud solutions for regulated industries.
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Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.
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ControlUp launches tool to speed Azure to Windows 365 move

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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ControlUp has launched a free tool to automate and speed up migration from Azure Virtual Desktop to Windows 365 Cloud PCs, cutting costs and downtime.
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AppOmni launches AgentGuard to secure ServiceNow AI agents

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AppOmni has released AgentGuard, a real-time security solution protecting ServiceNow AI agents from prompt-injection attacks and data breaches.
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IBM to boost OpenSearch with AI & analytics expertise

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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IBM joins OpenSearch Software Foundation as Premier Member, boosting AI, search and analytics with enterprise-grade enhancements and open source commitment.