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A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled ransomware, rapid cloud intrusions and identity abuse are transforming cyber risk, slashing response times for defenders.
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CIOs brace for AI-led cyber attacks but feel unready

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Most CIOs expect AI-driven cyber attacks within a year, but only a third feel prepared, exposing a widening gap in cyber resilience.
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Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Polymorphic ransomware and 'shadow encryption' are rapidly rising, Index Engines warns, making attacks harder to detect and recovery riskier.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.
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GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
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Ecommpay issues free guide to combat rising eCommerce fraud

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Ecommpay launches a free fraud guide for online retailers as UK payment fraud hits GBP £1.17 billion and AI-driven scams rapidly escalate.
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TMF boosts margins by GBP £32m with Enate platform

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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TMF reports GBP £32 million margin boost after deploying Enate's orchestration platform to streamline services and expand automation.
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Building an enterprise data integrity architecture for AI and compliance

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Enterprises must replace ad-hoc data cleansing with real-time, AI-ready data integrity architecture to secure compliance and competitive edge.
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AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.
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Elastic unveils multilingual embeddings for search

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Elastic launches compact multilingual embedding models for Elasticsearch, promising faster, cheaper semantic search and stronger RAG performance.
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Zoom unveils Virtual Agent 3.0 for complex CX tasks

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Zoom launches Virtual Agent 3.0 to automate complex, end-to-end customer journeys, promising higher first-contact resolution and transparency.
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Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security to scan codebases

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Anthropic unveils Claude Code Security, an AI tool that scans codebases for complex bugs, verifies risks and suggests patches for developers.
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Myriad360 buys Advizex to build AI-led IT platform

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Myriad360 buys Advizex, creating a global AI-focused IT services platform with more than USD $900 million in annual run-rate revenue.
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AI in cloud ERP to speed finance close by 30% by 2028

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AI-enabled cloud ERP could cut finance close times by 30% by 2028, as Gartner tips modular, automated systems to reshape CFO agendas.
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CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
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Mobile app installs & sessions keep climbing in 2025

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Global mobile app installs jumped 10% in 2025 as sessions rose 7%, fuelled by surging finance and eCommerce usage in APAC and beyond.
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Everpure rebrands & moves into AI data intelligence

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Everpure debuts new name on Wall Street and moves deeper into AI by agreeing to acquire data intelligence specialist 1touch.
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Google adds Gemini AI tool to generate short music tracks

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Google's Gemini app can now spin 30-second AI songs from text or images using its new Lyria 3 model, with built-in SynthID watermarks.
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Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Pro for complex reasoning

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Google has begun rolling out Gemini 3.1 Pro, a more advanced AI model for complex reasoning, to developers, enterprises and consumers.
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NETSCOUT boosts telco AI with Omnis smart data tools

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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NETSCOUT expands Omnis AI tools so telcos can turn noisy 5G network data into AI-ready streams for customer experience and operations.