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Hoppr apppoints olivier bastard as chief sales officer

Hoppr names Olivier Bastard Chief Sales Officer

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Hoppr appoints former Synamedia executive Olivier Bastard as Chief Sales Officer to spearhead global growth in addressable TV advertising.
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Snowflake brings Google Gemini 3 AI models to Cortex

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Snowflake will run Google's Gemini 3 AI models natively in Cortex, keeping enterprise data in-platform while deepening Google Cloud ties.
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Integral Ad Science hires Melissa Furze to lead AI push

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Integral Ad Science taps former LinkedIn leader Melissa Furze as Head of Data Science to steer an AI-first strategy in ad verification.
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Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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surveillance
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biometrics
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crypto
Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
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GTreasury buys Solvexia to boost finance automation

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
Ripple-owned GTreasury buys Australian fintech Solvexia to fuse treasury, reconciliation and compliance in one automated finance platform.
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Dell unveils 52-inch 6K hub & 32-inch 4K QD-OLED

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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fleet management
Dell debuts a 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor for traders and a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for colour-critical creative pros.
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Airwallex raises USD $330m, sets dual HQ in San Francisco

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
Airwallex secures USD $330m at a USD $8b valuation and names San Francisco a dual global HQ as it ramps US expansion and AI investment.
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Seeing Machines forms Future Mobility Group for AVs

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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robots
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cartech
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ai
Seeing Machines launches Future Mobility Group to embed human-centred safety tech in robotaxis and autonomous fleets as AV rollouts scale.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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malware
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ransomware
North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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Keepit named Leader in IDC MarketScape for SaaS backup

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data protection
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dr
Keepit has been named a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for SaaS data protection, boosting its profile in cloud backup and recovery.
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Telehouse Canada, Megaport boost cloud & AI access

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Telehouse Canada partners with Megaport to give its data centre customers direct global cloud, AI and cross-border connectivity on demand.
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AI agents expose data, security & skills bottlenecks

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AI agents are set to strain data, security and talent in 2026, as enterprises bet on a few core frameworks and brace for identity attacks.
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From 3am deployments to AI-native HR: building intelligent, human-centred systems

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
ELMO Software is shifting from reactive HR to AI-native, human-centred systems that predict needs, boost productivity and preserve trust.
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Coalition adds global deepfake cover to cyber policies

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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email security
Coalition launches deepfake response cover in key cyber markets, offering forensic, legal and PR support for AI-fuelled impersonation risks.
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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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dc
AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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physical security
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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gaming
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digital transformation
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fintech
Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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aiops
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
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Equinix named global leader in data centre sustainability

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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Equinix has been named a global leader in data centre sustainability by IDC MarketScape, praised for renewables, water and heat reuse.