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Akeneo unveils AI‑driven Winter Release for agentic commerce

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Akeneo launches an AI‑driven Winter Release to power “agentic commerce”, speeding product data from enrichment to activation for AI buyers.
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FourKites forms advisory board to shape manufacturing tech

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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FourKites has created a manufacturing advisory board of senior supply chain leaders to steer its product roadmap and AI-driven logistics tools.
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AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.
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AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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AI data management is set to surge to USD $239.15bn by 2034 as cloud, streaming data and governance needs reshape enterprise data strategy.
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GrowthPal raises USD $2.6m for AI M&A deal sourcing

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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GrowthPal raises USD $2.6m to scale its AI platform for off‑market M&A deal sourcing and global expansion from its Singapore base.
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Tanium named Leader in Gartner 2026 endpoint report

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Tanium named Leader in Gartner's first 2026 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Management Tools, scoring highest for Completeness of Vision.
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Diligent buys 3rdRisk to boost AI vendor risk tools

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Diligent snaps up AI-native vendor risk specialist 3rdRisk to sharpen third-party oversight and speed audit readiness for clients.
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CFOs back AI to transform finance but trust gap widens

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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CFOs bet big on AI to reshape finance, but a Kyriba survey shows trust is lagging as privacy and security fears intensify worldwide.
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'The Orchestrator' tops SmartRecruiters' job title list

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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SmartRecruiters crowns “The Orchestrator” Job Title of the Year as employers prioritise coordination roles in AI-driven, fragmented workplaces.
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Ant backs Google's Universal Commerce Protocol push

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Ant backs Google's new Universal Commerce Protocol to standardise how AI agents handle shopping, payments and post-purchase support.
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Ping Identity names Adnan Chaudhry Chief Revenue Officer

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Ping Identity appoints former Slack executive Adnan Chaudhry as chief revenue officer to drive global go-to-market amid AI identity boom.
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Infobip named Frost CPaaS growth & innovation leader

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Infobip named a growth and innovation leader in Frost & Sullivan's latest CPaaS report, praised for cross-channel AI-driven communications.
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Automation vital as TLS certificate lifespans shrink

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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TLS lifespans will shrink to 47 days by 2029, making manual renewals unworkable and turning certificate outages into routine disruption.
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Seeing Machines unveils unified 3D in-cabin sensing

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Seeing Machines debuts a unified 3D in-cabin sensing platform at CES 2026, mapping whole vehicle interiors with a single perception layer.
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Progress forecasts orchestration-led AI shift in 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Progress predicts 2026 will mark a shift from AI pilots to orchestrated, governed platforms, widening the gap between leaders and laggards.
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C-suite demands faster tech payback & AI-led growth

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Global C-suites demand faster tech payback, prioritising AI and automation as ERP upkeep drains IT time and talent constraints bite.
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Siemens & NVIDIA build AI brain for future factories

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Siemens and Nvidia are deepening ties to build an “industrial AI operating system” spanning design, factories and global supply chains.
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C-suite leaders eye AI, cost cuts & flexible work by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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C-suite leaders plan to double down on AI, cost cuts and flexible work by 2026, despite tight budgets and rising tech and labour pressures.
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ECOVACS debuts full-scenario home robots & LilMilo at CES

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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ECOVACS launches full-scenario home robots at CES, unveiling new DEEBOT, GOAT, WINBOT and ULTRAMARINE lines plus LilMilo pet bot.
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New Relic: telcos go AI‑first in observability push

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Telcos race ahead on AI-first observability as New Relic links faster AI monitoring uptake to higher returns and fewer costly outages.