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ExRobotics launches UL-certified inspection robot in US
Robotics

ExRobotics launches UL-certified inspection robot in US

North American oil and gas, LNG and chemical plants can now use a certified robot to cut risky manual inspections and downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2026
AdBlue market seen reaching USD $41.5 billion by 2033
Supply Chain

AdBlue market seen reaching USD $41.5 billion by 2033

Tighter emissions rules and diesel freight demand are expected to lift AdBlue sales to USD $41.5 billion by 2033, the report says.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Valliance hires Palantir specialists amid AI deployment gap
Data Analytics

Valliance hires Palantir specialists amid AI deployment gap

Many enterprises are still failing to turn AI pilots into wider gains, prompting Valliance to hire three former Palantir specialists and track stalled deployments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Origin raises USD $30 million to streamline global benefits
Digital Transformation

Origin raises USD $30 million to streamline global benefits

Origin secures USD $30 million to scale its AI-driven platform simplifying fragmented global employee benefits for large multinationals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders
Data Analytics

DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders

DataIQ's 2026 Top 10 names Europe's most influential data and AI leaders, with UK-based executives dominating the cross-sector list.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Exclusive: Celonis' Pascal Coubard shares APAC ambitions and growth
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Celonis' Pascal Coubard shares APAC ambitions and growth

Celonis' Pascal Coubard eyes rapid APAC expansion after customers unlock USD $8.1 billion in value with its upgraded process intelligence platform.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill to drive international growth
Human Capital Management

Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill to drive international growth

Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill as SVP International to expand in EMEA and North America, targeting larger enterprise clients with AI-powered workforce management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions
Digital Transformation

Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions

Databricks and Palantir have joined forces to enhance AI solutions by merging their platforms, promising a streamlined, secure, and cost-effective data architecture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Sports mode activated: Samsung's Galaxy Watch7 & Watch Ultra
Artificial Intelligence

Sports mode activated: Samsung's Galaxy Watch7 & Watch Ultra

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra, featuring advanced AI health monitoring and durable designs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Ecosystm acquires CoVentured to boost innovation network
Unified Communications

Ecosystm acquires CoVentured to boost innovation network

Ecosystm acquires AI-powered CoVentured to strengthen its innovation network, integrating over 175 enterprises and boosting collaboration among global giants like Unilever and BP.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
BP executive Camille Drummond joins BlackLine's board of directors
Digital Transformation

BP executive Camille Drummond joins BlackLine's board of directors

Camille Drummond, BP's Senior VP of Global Business Services and diversity advocate, has joined BlackLine's board of directors, bringing three decades of energy sector expertise to the leading digital finance transformation firm.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
BP invests in AI forecasting to enhance CX, reduce waste
Customer Experience

BP invests in AI forecasting to enhance CX, reduce waste

BP partners with RELEX Solutions for an AI-driven platform to optimise supply chain across its 300 UK retail stores.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

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WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer
Customer Relationship Management

WealthAi names Pratim Das as Chief Technology Officer

The London start-up is adding senior AI expertise as wealth managers seek secure tools that fit regulated workflows without replacing core systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
e2e-assure hires Ian Henderson to bolster OT security
Ransomware

e2e-assure hires Ian Henderson to bolster OT security

e2e-assure brings in former BP OT cyber leader Ian Henderson to strengthen defences for critical infrastructure and industrial operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
AVK appoints Sarah King to spearhead sustainability drive
Hyperscale

AVK appoints Sarah King to spearhead sustainability drive

AVK has appointed Sarah King as Head of Corporate Social Responsibility to drive sustainability and social impact initiatives in the data centre sector.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Emergn expands Praxis platform for product management
DevOps

Emergn expands Praxis platform for product management

Emergn has expanded its Praxis platform to enhance product management training, aiming to support organisations in adopting a product-centric approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Performanta appoints former bp CISO as Strategic Advisor
Cybersecurity

Performanta appoints former bp CISO as Strategic Advisor

Simon Hodgkinson, former bp Chief Information Security Officer, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor at Performanta to drive its Cyber Safety vision.

By Laura Valencia • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2023