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About Sofiah Nichole

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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.

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Upwind joins AWS Security hub extended plan for CNAPP

Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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Upwind plugs its CNAPP into AWS Security Hub Extended plan to feed runtime data into findings and streamline cloud security procurement.
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Kentico reveals Site of the Year 2025 award winners

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
Kentico crowns global winners of its Site of the Year 2025 awards, spotlighting standout Xperience-powered digital projects across sectors.
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks now steal data in 72 minutes

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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cloud security
AI-driven hackers can now steal data in just 72 minutes, as faster, multi-surface attacks overwhelm complex, over-trusting enterprises.
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Concentric AI, Sektor sign ANZ data security tie-up

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Concentric AI taps Sektor as ANZ distributor in new data security pact, targeting rising demand for AI governance and protection tools.
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Cloudflare unveils vinext, a Vite-based Next.js rival

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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genai
Cloudflare launches vinext, a Vite-powered Next.js alternative promising faster builds, leaner bundles and one-command Workers deployment.
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Meta donates React to new Linux Foundation-backed body

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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martech
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open source
Meta hands React and React Native to a new Linux Foundation-backed React Foundation, promising neutral, community-led governance.
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AI emerges as the leading global data security threat

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI has overtaken all other threats as the top global data security risk, with firms warning its rapid spread magnifies existing vulnerabilities.
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Oracle Red Bull extends AI partnership ahead of 2026

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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ai
Oracle Red Bull Racing extends its AI-heavy Oracle title partnership to power strategy, simulations and hybrid engine work for F1's 2026 era.
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ADLINK unveils PXI Express SMU & chassis for testing

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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thermal management
ADLINK launches PXI Express SMU and chassis to boost precision, scalable automated test from bench validation to high-volume production.
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DTCC names Adam Watson to lead global asset services

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
DTCC appoints Adam Watson to lead its global asset services arm, overseeing strategy, operations and modernisation of a core business line.
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Asimily adds 'In Flight' tier to scale IoT security

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iot security
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mdm
Asimily introduces its In Flight partner tier to help mature channel partners scale IoT, OT and IoMT security across complex environments.
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MarketAxess names William Quan Chief Technology Officer

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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paas
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data analytics
MarketAxess has appointed William Quan as chief technology officer to drive global platform modernisation and expand AI across its systems.
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Lightrun unveils AI SRE tool for live runtime debugging

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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devops
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martech
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application security
Lightrun has launched an AI-driven SRE tool that taps live runtime context to debug production systems and automate incident remediation.
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Firms pour billions into AI but struggle to scale value

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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edutech
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digital transformation
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hcm
Firms spent USD $252 billion on AI in 2024, yet only 4% report repeatable, scalable value as governance and skills gaps hold back returns.
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AI, cloud adoption driving new surge in cyber exposure

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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pam
Rapid AI and cloud adoption is fuelling a new wave of cyber risk, as Tenable warns of exposed software supply chains and “ghost” identities.
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SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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mdm
SkillsVR launches ACTIVATE MDM Lite, a free six‑month VR fleet tool as organisations adapt to Meta's changing Quest hardware strategy.
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Vetta Group merges multiple tech brands under single name

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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martech
New Zealand tech provider Vetta Group is unifying its brands under a single identity by 2026, aiming to streamline customer engagement.
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Aurora Tech backs 10 women-led startups in emerging markets

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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agricultural technology
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ai
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healthtech
Aurora Tech names 10 women-led startups from emerging markets as finalists for non-dilutive funding and investor access in Santiago.
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AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
AIDA Cruises adopts OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across its 11-ship fleet, promising seamless, log-in free connectivity for 1.5 million guests a year.
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Xona boosts resilient OT remote access with Platform 5.5

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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iot security
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zero trust security
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cybersecurity
Xona's Platform 5.5 boosts resilient OT remote access with session hold features, centralised governance and wider security integrations.