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Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
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A passionate gamer with a strong love for manga, webtoons, and binge-worthy series. With one year of professional experience in editing and publishing, bringing a sharp editorial eye and a deep appreciation for storytelling, focusing on creating and refining content that connects with modern audiences.

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Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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fleet management
Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.
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OVHcloud buys Seald to boost end-to-end encryption

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
OVHcloud snaps up French encryption specialist Seald to bake end-to-end protection into its cloud services and bolster zero-knowledge security.
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Schneider Electric tops global sustainability rankings

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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schneider electric
Schneider Electric tops 2025 global ESG rankings with best-in-class scores from World Benchmarking Alliance, EcoVadis, CDP and MSCI.
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AI goals outpace IT infrastructure, Netskope warns

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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vpns
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
AI ambitions are outstripping legacy IT, as Netskope finds most infrastructure leaders doubt they can meet rising performance and security demands.
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Radware buys Pynt to bolster pre-production API security

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Radware acquires Pynt to add pre-production testing and deliver unified lifecycle API security from design through to runtime defence.
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Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
Genetec issues privacy rules for physical security data, urging clear limits, encryption and ongoing cyber defence for surveillance systems.
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New Relic links AI observability to faster deployments

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
New Relic data links use of its AI observability tools to 27% less alert noise, 25% faster fixes and up to fivefold higher deployment rates.
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HPE & 2degrees build sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
HPE and 2degrees are building a sovereign AI cloud in New Zealand to keep telco data onshore and power smarter, more resilient networks.
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AI & TV renovation dreams putting NZ homes at risk

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
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ai
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reality tv
AI design apps and TV makeover shows are luring New Zealand homeowners into risky renovations that ignore real costs, rules and structure.
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Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI chip to cut token costs

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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dc
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genai
Microsoft launches Maia 200 AI chip in US data centres, claiming 30% cheaper token generation and triple FP4 speed over Amazon Trainium.
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ScreenCloud adds remote control tools for Amazon Signage

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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digital signage
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ecm
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mdm
ScreenCloud adds remote control tools for Amazon Signage Stick, letting IT teams manage multi-site digital signage without on-site visits.
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Check Point unveils AI-ready continuous exposure management

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Check Point launches AI-ready Exposure Management to plug remediation gaps, unifying threat intelligence, prioritisation and automated fixes.
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Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel AI software surge

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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rpa
AI platform Emergent raises USD $70m Series B from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank to speed global software creation for non-coders.
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ControlUp unveils multi-tenant DEX platform for MSPs

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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mdm
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cx
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martech
ControlUp has launched a multi-tenant digital experience platform and partner programme to help MSPs automate IT, boost CX and grow revenue.
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PayFit rolls out contextual HR AI copilot to staff

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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hcm
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erp
PayFit extends its contextual HR AI copilot to 220,000 staff, promising personalised, confidential answers on pay, leave and contracts.
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BIXOLON, Printec power thermal receipt kiosks push

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
BIXOLON partners with Printec to standardise compact thermal printers in self-service and retail kiosks across Slovenia and wider Europe.
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Snowflake, TVS Next tie up on NexOps for manufacturers

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Snowflake and TVS Next partner to run NexOps on Snowflake's AI Data Cloud, unifying plant and enterprise data for manufacturers.
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Twilio, AEG sign fan engagement & data partnership

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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saas
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paas
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mfa
Twilio signs multi-year deal with AEG to power data-led fan engagement across AXS, Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings from 2025-26.
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Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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cartech
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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JCDecaux reshapes ANZ team with three executive hires

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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partner programmes
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marketing
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ciso
JCDecaux has overhauled its ANZ leadership, hiring three senior executives to lead sales, product and strategy across the region.