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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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Pinterest & World of Warcraft launch housing tie-up

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Pinterest links moodboards to World of Warcraft housing, letting players design Azeroth homes and pin in-game creations directly.
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LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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digital transformation
Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.
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BriefCatch buys WordRake tech to expand legal editing

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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physical security
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rpa
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risk & compliance
BriefCatch acquires WordRake's core tech and 12 US patents, aiming to fuse document-level and in-line legal editing in one platform.
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Aurasell unveils AI-native GTM OS overlay for CRMs

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Aurasell launches GTM OS, an AI-native overlay that automates go-to-market workflows across existing CRMs without risky system replacement.
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UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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casb
UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.
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Runna revamps beginner plans with flexible guidance

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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healthtech
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onboarding
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sportstech
Running app Runna revamps beginner plans with flexible schedules and tailored guidance to keep new and returning runners on track.
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Viasat survey shows surge in industrial D2D IoT demand

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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iot
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iiot
Viasat survey finds 91% of industrial IoT decision-makers plan to add satellite-powered D2D connectivity within 18 months despite cost fears.
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AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.
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BMC & AWS deepen Control-M cloud AI orchestration deal

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
BMC signs five-year AWS deal to host Control-M SaaS, deepening cloud and AI orchestration for hybrid data and workflow automation.
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Cyber premiums fall as Lockton flags 2027 volatility risk

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Cyber premiums keep sliding as incidents rise, but Lockton warns historic claims could spark renewed pricing volatility from 2027.
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HBX & Dida sign seven-year AI-led travel partnership

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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partner programmes
HBX Group seals a seven-year AI-driven travel partnership with Dida, becoming preferred global supply partner for its Asia-focused platform.
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Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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pam
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cloud security
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application security
Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.
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Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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hcm
Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.
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VDURA adds AI infrastructure leaders to strengthen board

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
VDURA taps AI infrastructure veterans from Dell and Google Cloud to bolster its board as GPU-driven storage and flash volatility reshape demand.
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NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.
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Emburse unveils AI tool to tighten expense controls

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Emburse launches AI-powered Assurance tool to spot expense errors and fraud earlier, easing audit workloads and speeding reimbursements.
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Fujifilm unveils full Creator Summit lineup for Melbourne

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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martech
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social media
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adobe
Fujifilm brings its Creator Summit to Melbourne with podcasters Toni and Ryan, Jord Hammond and 20+ sessions spanning photo, film and social.
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TCL unveils Milan showcase for Milano Cortina 2026

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital signage
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smart home
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digital entertainment
TCL opens Edelweiss Land near Milan Central, showcasing tech and campaign as its Olympic partnership debuts at Milano Cortina 2026.
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Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Telehouse Europe names Chris Lamb Enterprise Director to drive sector-led growth and tailored infrastructure for demanding workloads.
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AI ambitions clash with weak data practices in mining

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
Mining's AI ambitions are being held back as geoprofessionals lose a third of their week wrestling with fragmented, poorly managed data.