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Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.
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Odigo acquisition boosts ALE Connect hybrid CCaaS push

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Odigo's takeover of Akio deepens its ALE Connect alliance with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, accelerating hybrid CCaaS and agentic AI innovation.
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US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
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Intel 471 appoints new CRO & CTO amid rapid growth

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Intel 471 promotes Amy Minyard-Bishop to CRO and Steve Micallef to CTO as it scales cyber threat intelligence amid surging global demand.
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NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows gains in climate & ethics

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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NiCE's 2024 ESG report shows higher EcoVadis scores, lower emissions, full ethics training and USD $900,000 in global community giving.
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Sber unveils open-source AI suite for Russian language & media

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Sber launches an open-source AI suite including advanced Russian-language models for chat, speech, image, and video generation, fostering national tech growth.
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Your Data deserves better

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Gallagher Security offers integrated data centre security solutions that enhance protection, operational efficiency and support sustainability goals globally.
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New modular quantum platform QUB promises flexible research deployment

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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QuantWare, Q-CTRL and Qblox launch QUB, a modular quantum computing platform offering 5 to 41 qubits for enterprise and research flexibility.
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Cloudhouse launches Foundry to automate legacy app packaging

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Cloudhouse launches Foundry, a platform automating legacy app packaging to ease compatibility issues and speed up cloud adoption for enterprises.
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New Zealand's tech exports hit NZD $20bn, led by ICT growth

Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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New Zealand's tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country's third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.
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Fortinet reports strong Q3 revenue growth & SASE adoption surge

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Fortinet reported Q3 revenue up 14% to USD $1.72bn, driven by strong product sales and a surge in adoption of its FortiSASE security solution.
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Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.
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CIOs forecast all IT work will involve AI-human collaboration by 2030

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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By 2030, all IT work is forecast to involve AI, with CIOs predicting 75% will be human-AI collaboration and 25% fully autonomous AI tasks.
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Archer & Emergence Quantum forge graphene device partnership

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Archer and Emergence Quantum have partnered to develop graphene-based quantum devices, aiming to commercialise innovations in quantum technology and advanced electronics.
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Ducati extends Siemens partnership to drive digital innovation

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ducati has extended its partnership with Siemens for two years to enhance motorcycle innovation using the Siemens Xcelerator platform across racing and consumer models.
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JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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JAVLN has raised AUD $6 million to advance AI integration and expand its cloud-based insurance software across Australia and New Zealand.
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Forget future-proof. Be future-ready: How AI is empowering procurement to thrive amid disruption

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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AI is transforming procurement, shifting focus from 'future-proofing' to being future-ready by boosting agility and resilience amid global disruptions.
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Exclusive: Cloudera CPO, SVP reveal how they give customers 'clarity'

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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Cloudera invests USD $300 million in hybrid AI and data, focusing on secure, compliant platforms for complex enterprises amid AI demand surge.
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SentinelOne appoints Ana Pinczuk to lead product & technology

Sat, 27th Sep 2025
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SentinelOne has appointed Ana Pinczuk as President of Product & Technology to lead global AI and cybersecurity innovation efforts.
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Motorola Solutions tops Fast Company list for AI in public safety

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Motorola Solutions has topped Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators list for its AI advances enhancing public safety and emergency response systems.