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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.

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Qodo 2.0 debuts multi-agent AI code review upgrade

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devops
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application security
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devsecops
Qodo 2.0 launches multi-agent AI code review to boost trust in autogenerated code, claiming 11% better detection of critical issues.
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Maestra’s US customer base surges as brands ditch Klaviyo

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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Maestra’s US customer base jumps 144% as DTC brands abandon Klaviyo for a single platform spanning email, personalisation and paid media.
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Lexful launches AI-first IT documentation tool for MSPs

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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
Lexful unveils an AI-native IT documentation platform for MSPs, aiming to replace static records with automated, contextual knowledge.
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Alibaba Cloud brings AI replay tech to Milano 2026

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rpa
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genai
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llms
Alibaba Cloud will power immersive AI-driven replays and fast media search for global broadcasters at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
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CIQ advances Rocky Linux with NIST post-quantum step

Yesterday
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firewalls
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network security
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quantum computing
CIQ’s Rocky Linux NSS gains NIST CAVP for post-quantum ML-KEM and ML-DSA, marking key stride towards FIPS 140-3 cryptographic validation.
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ABM seals WGNSTAR deal to boost semiconductor services

Yesterday
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semiconductors
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partner programmes
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supply chain
ABM completes WGNSTAR acquisition, bolstering semiconductor cleanroom and tool services as chipmakers expand advanced fab capacity worldwide.
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DSi Compliance hires David Whipple to drive US growth

Yesterday
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saas
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data protection
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surveillance
DSi Compliance taps former police captain David Whipple to spearhead North American growth and expand DS-Keywords in US law enforcement.
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PPDS unveils Philips LED Configurator for dvLED walls

Yesterday
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digital signage
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devops
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partner programmes
PPDS launches an online Philips LED Configurator, streamlining dvLED video wall design, visualisation, components and project costing.
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Celonis unveils new process intelligence push for defence

Yesterday
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digital transformation
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physical security
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supply chain
Celonis launches a defence and security push, pitching process intelligence to boost military readiness, supply resilience and IT modernisation.
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SolarWinds revamps global partner programme with tiers

Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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planning
SolarWinds refreshes global partner programme with tiered incentives, richer marketing support, and new training and specialisation tracks.
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Celonis names CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board

Yesterday
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Celonis adds CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board as it doubles down on process intelligence and AI-focused enterprise software growth.
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Enterprise IoT hits USD $324bn as AI drives autonomy

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uc
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semiconductors
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manufacturing
Enterprise IoT spending climbed 13% to USD $324bn in 2025 as firms shift from basic connectivity to AI-driven autonomous operations.
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AI boom drives PC component shortages, price rises

Yesterday
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storage
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semiconductors
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hyperscale
AI data centre investment is starving Europe’s PC market of key components, driving sharp RAM and SSD price rises into 2026.
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UK homes halve gas cooking as ivie app cuts energy use

Yesterday
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iot
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smart home
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power / energy
UK homes using the ivie smart meter app almost halved gas cooking in December 2025, helping cut overall household energy use by 5.5%.
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ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role

Yesterday
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
ProGlove co-founder Konstantin Brunnbauer becomes managing director as CEO Stefan Lampa steps down and shifts to an advisory role.
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Fico outlines four AI trends reshaping banking by 2026

Yesterday
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Fico says by 2026 banking AI will be standard infrastructure, heightening fraud risks and putting CIOs and human cyber oversight centre stage.
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ControlUp adds product & alliances leaders to fuel growth

2 days ago
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virtualisation
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it automation
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partner programmes
ControlUp names Gadi Feldman chief product officer and Bob Johnson SVP alliances to drive product innovation and partner-led global growth.
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Ecommpay links with Payrails to streamline payments

2 days ago
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fintech
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Ecommpay and Payrails form strategic tie-up, offering large merchants a single API to streamline complex, multi-provider payment stacks.
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UK football ads miss as male fans shun ‘laddish’ image

2 days ago
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martech
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social media
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fifa world cup
UK football ads are missing the target as male fans reject boozy, laddish clichés and demand healthier, more nuanced portrayals.
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Searchlight Cyber appoints Michael Gianarakis as CEO

2 days ago
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fintech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Searchlight Cyber has promoted former product chief Michael Gianarakis to CEO as founder Ben Jones moves to a strategic board role.