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Catherine Knowles
News Editor
Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.

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Io.net unveils dynamic token model for DePIN AI GPUs

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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Io.net unveils a dynamic token model to tie IDE rewards to real AI GPU usage after processing over $20m in decentralised compute leases.
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Secure I.T. Environments unveils data centre accelerators

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Secure I.T. Environments has launched Vertical Design Accelerators to speed data centre design, cut project risk and tailor sector needs.
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AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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data protection
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drones
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hyperscale
AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.
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Siemens study sets new benchmark for smart lab ventilation

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
Siemens' PEARL study finds smart, precisely controlled lab airflow boosts safety, slashes energy use and validates digital twin design.
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Small Cell Forum maps path to interoperable 5G NTN

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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uc
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iot
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iiot
Small Cell Forum sets out how small cell know-how and open interfaces could underpin interoperable 5G satellite and hybrid NTN networks.
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AI surge reshapes global data centre growth for 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
AI-driven power demands will reshape 2026 data centre growth, spurring Nordic, Gulf and APAC hubs while straining UK skills.
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Keeper links identity security alerts into ServiceNow

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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pam
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cloud security
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socs
Keeper links its identity and privileged access alerts into ServiceNow, giving security teams real-time, centralised incident response.
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Australian firms to treat AI like staff by 2026, experts say

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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virtualisation
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digital transformation
Australian businesses are tipped to treat AI like human staff by 2026, tightening control of machine identities and data risks.
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AI-driven cyber threats spur surge in intel spending

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Fears over AI-fuelled cyberattacks and state-backed hacking are pushing organisations to ramp up threat intelligence spending in 2026.
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Satellite, eSIM & loyalty to reshape 2026 telecoms

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Satellite tie-ups, eSIM and loyalty-led MVNOs will drive practical, value-focused change in UK and European telecoms by 2026.
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TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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devops
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digital transformation
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cartech
TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.
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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
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Cybersecurity, AI set to shake IT leaders in 2026

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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saas
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virtualisation
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data protection
Cybersecurity threats and fast-evolving AI are set to be the biggest disruptors for global IT leaders in 2026, new research warns.
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ThoughtSpot unveils AI agents to automate analytics

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
ThoughtSpot launches four AI agents to automate data modelling, dashboards and embedded analytics, pushing towards autonomous enterprises.
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UiPath & Talkdesk unite agentic AI for healthcare CX

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
UiPath and Talkdesk are teaming up to fuse agentic AI, streamlining document-heavy healthcare contact centre workflows and cutting errors.
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Shippo unveils AI shipping platform for agentic commerce

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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rpa
Shippo has launched MCP, an AI-powered platform that lets commerce-focused agents turn natural language shipping requests into live actions.
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Armis, KODE & IntelliBuild unite to secure smart buildings

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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smart cities
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data analytics
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iot security
Armis, KODE and IntelliBuild join forces to fuse cybersecurity, analytics and governance, promising safer, smarter building portfolios.
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Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Backslash launches MCP Security to monitor AI coding agents on developer machines, tackling data leaks, prompt injection and privilege abuse.
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Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.
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Sanger Institute adopts Sapio LIMS to unify genomics labs

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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planning
Wellcome Sanger Institute picks Sapio LIMS as core platform in multi-year drive to unify genomics labs and boost sample, data visibility.