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Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use

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Forrester says the next wave of AI will reach robotics, transport and commerce, with agentic tools, security and trust set to pay off first.
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Teads & PHD drive 70 Audi Singapore dealership leads

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Teads and PHD Singapore helped Audi Singapore generate 70 qualified dealership leads, with AI-led targeting and premium inventory cutting costs below benchmark.
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US AI megadeals drive global VC to USD $331 billion

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US AI megadeals push global venture capital to a record USD $330.9 billion as OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI dominate first-quarter funding.
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Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

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French sensor maker Nanomade to showcase force-touch tech on finished metal and glass devices as it courts Taiwanese OEMs and brands.
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Opia expands promotion cover as brands seek budget certainty

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Opia widens promotion protection for brands as volatility, inflation and fraud fears push marketing teams to seek tighter budget control.
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iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks

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iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
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Iran threat puts Stargate UAE data centre in focus

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard has named OpenAI's Abu Dhabi Stargate campus as a possible target, sharpening fears over Gulf AI infrastructure amid rising tensions.
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North Star Asia to showcase 300 startups in Singapore

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Singapore event to draw 300 startups, 20 unicorns and investors with USD $350 billion as Asia-Pacific shifts towards industrial AI.
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How Apograph uses proactive firewall upgrades to protect clients and control costs

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Apograph's £60-a-month firewall plan helps clients dodge emergency refresh costs, cut downtime and strengthen security across 1,500 endpoints.
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Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

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Electric off-highway vehicles gain traction in construction, farming and mining as better batteries and digital tools challenge diesel's grip.
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AEM Networks rebrands amid growing AI testing demands

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AEM Networks widens its test kit as AI-driven bandwidth, latency and audit pressures push the Singapore unit beyond cable certification into fibre and RF.
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Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform

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Kestra secures USD $25 million from RTP Global to launch Kestra 2.0, roll out Kestra Cloud and expand in North America and Europe.
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Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

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Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
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Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street deal to cut costs

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Lotte Rental extends Rimini Street support for Oracle and SAP systems, aiming to halve annual software spending and fund AI and cloud projects.
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Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data

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Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste by 30% as telematics help businesses slash idling, emissions and costs across global operations.
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FedEx opens first on-site solar hub at Shanghai airport

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FedEx expands Asia-Pacific green push with Shanghai airport solar hub, as it cuts emissions, boosts electric vehicles and deploys digital tools.
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SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs

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SRM Tech unveils a global Mobility Practise to expand beyond embedded engineering into software-defined, connected and electrified vehicles.
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DHL opens Erskine Park hub for tech, auto reverse logistics

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DHL opens a 21,000m² Erskine Park warehouse to boost tech and auto spare parts distribution, returns handling and energy-efficient logistics.
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UK lags China & US in race to digital, AI-led factories

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China and the US are racing ahead of the UK in adopting AI-led, software-defined factories, raising fresh fears over British competitiveness.
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Bitget widens Ondo tokenised stocks, ETFs & metals

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Bitget expands Ondo tokenised stocks, ETFs and metals, adding 24/7 tradable US equities, index funds and gold-silver exposure to its spot market.