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David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business

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After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.
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Highlight appoints new CEO as founder becomes Chairman

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Highlight names Martin Saunders CEO as founder Richard Thomas becomes Chairman in leadership reshuffle to drive partner-led growth.
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Thoughtworks retreat explores AI’s Agile software future

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Thoughtworks marks Agile Manifesto’s 25th anniversary with an AI-focused retreat rethinking how software is built, governed and delivered.
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Aspire Systems buys Assurity in AI testing expansion

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Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.
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Salesforce disputes reports it cut 4,000 roles over AI

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Salesforce denies axing 4,000 jobs for AI as critics question Agentforce reliability and the need for hard-coded fallbacks in workflows.
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New book reframes compliance as growth tool for start-ups

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Arcus Compliance founder Lee Bryan’s new book urges start-ups to treat regulation as a strategic growth engine, not a drag on innovation.
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AI-edited product images erode trust in marketplaces

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AI-edited images are eroding trust in online marketplaces, with most UK shoppers blaming platforms for misleading or inconsistent visuals.
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Stäubli invests USD $10m in Bengaluru solar expansion

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Stäubli to invest USD $10m expanding its Bengaluru plant to boost output of solar PV connectors for India and global export markets.
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Calabrio unveils unified view for human & AI agents

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Calabrio launches Omni Agent Intelligence, giving contact centres a single, cross-platform view of performance for human and AI agents.
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Australians prioritise comfort & durability in furniture

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Australians are prioritising comfort, durability and timeless style over price and fast-changing trends when choosing furniture for their homes.
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Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto

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Digital.ai adds automated testing for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, helping automakers validate in-car apps at scale without real vehicles.
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Testlio unveils LeoInsights to turn QA data into strategy

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Testlio launches LeoInsights AI to turn fragmented QA metrics into executive-ready insights on risk, release velocity and testing investment.
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NETSCOUT boosts 5G slicing visibility for operators

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NETSCOUT upgrades 5G tools to give operators full Standalone slice visibility, aiming to protect SLAs and tap $67.5 billion market growth.
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Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT

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Lancom wins listing on New Zealand’s All-of-Government IT Marketplace, opening a streamlined route to tap a projected $13 billion spend.
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Leighton launches dedicated AWS practice in the UK

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Leighton unveils a dedicated UK AWS cloud practice to meet rising demand for digital transformation and legacy modernisation projects.
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Onepoint leader champions women in global tech delivery

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Onepoint leader Sangeetha Viswanathan spotlights women steering global tech delivery, uniting UK-India teams through standards, trust and rigour.
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Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment

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Altimetrik has been named a major contender in Everest Group’s latest PEAK Matrix for enterprise quality engineering services.
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Siemens buys ASTER to boost PCB test design software

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Siemens buys French PCB test software specialist ASTER to embed shift-left design-for-test tools into its Xpedition and Valor platforms.
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AI translation outpaces governance in defence work

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AI translation is racing ahead in defence-adjacent work, as new survey data warns governance and consistency are struggling to keep up.
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XYZ Reality expands Applied Digital AI campus work

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XYZ Reality widens Applied Digital partnership to oversee construction at new Polaris Forge AI campuses totalling over 600MW in North Dakota.