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Manifest tool boosts SBOMs for critical C & C++ code

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Manifest unveils SBOM generator for unmanaged C and C++ code, tackling critical supply chain blind spots in embedded and safety systems.
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Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud

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Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.
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MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year

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ServiceNow names Porsche-owned consultancy MHP Automotive Partner of the Year, citing AI-powered workflows and measurable business results.
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Tower raises USD $6.4m to bring AI data and code to production

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Tower raises USD $6.4m to help data teams turn AI-generated code into reliable production pipelines on an Apache Iceberg-based platform.
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Zotefoams launches global partner network to boost growth

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Zotefoams unveils a Global Partner Programme to align vetted distributors and fabricators worldwide and support higher-value growth.
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NTT DATA unveils global Nvidia-powered AI factories

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NTT DATA launches Nvidia-based 'enterprise AI factories' to help global firms standardise, scale and govern production AI deployments.
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IVECO launches AI theft recovery for connected fleets

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IVECO adds AI theft recovery to its connected services, offering 24/7 managed stolen vehicle assistance to boost commercial fleet security.
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Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer

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Altimetrik appoints Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer to steer people strategy and culture integration after its merger with SLK.
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MathWorks joins Edge AI group to boost embedded AI

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MathWorks has joined the Edge AI Foundation to push MATLAB and Simulink deeper into energy-efficient embedded AI for engineering systems.
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Lyten's USD $5bn deal to build Swedish battery hub

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Lyten buys Northvolt's Swedish battery assets in a USD $5bn deal, planning a Skellefteå hub fusing cell plants with vast AI data centres.
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Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6

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Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.
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MathWorks joins EDGE AI group to boost embedded AI

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MathWorks has joined the EDGE AI FOUNDATION to advance energy‑efficient embedded AI, linking MATLAB and Simulink to edge hardware workflows.
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NCS, A2Z partner to advance autonomous mobility in Singapore

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NCS and Autonomous A2Z will co-develop autonomous mobility systems in Singapore, targeting safe, compliant and scalable AV deployments.
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Sales survey reveals quota chaos despite rising AI use

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Sales teams enter new years blind as quotas arrive late, targets shift faster and AI fails to fix mounting planning and commission chaos.
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Linux report shows open source giving fivefold returns

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Linux Foundation research finds active open source contributors gain up to a fivefold ROI, while passive users rack up hidden technical debt.
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Forrester predicts cautious surge in humanoid robots

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Forrester sees humanoid robots shifting from trials to targeted deployment, promising efficiency gains but slowed by cost, complexity and risk.
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Ultimo names Philip Neal Chief Revenue Officer role

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Ultimo appoints Philip Neal as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and AI-augmented EAM strategy across North America, EMEA and APAC.
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Study reveals middle managers falter under pressure

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Middle managers' performance collapses by up to 70% under reputational risk and fuzzy authority, Interactive EQ's 2026 index finds.
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Ubigi, Tripsora tie eSIM data to AI travel planning

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Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
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DealerAssist unveils rapid SaaS platform for car dealers

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DealerAssist launches rapid SaaS website platform for car dealers, promising live sites in a day with synced inventory and lead management.