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Rise at Seven hires Matt Holmes to drive AI era reset

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Rise at Seven hires Matt Holmes to lead integrated strategy as it overhauls its model for an AI-driven, search-first growth phase.
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Emergent debuts mobile app after USD $100m run rate

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Emergent launches mobile app for its AI software builder after hitting USD $100m annual run rate and doubling revenue in just one month.
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Keltbray launches AI & data academy with Multiverse

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Keltbray has launched an AI and data academy with Multiverse to upskill staff, boost productivity and support growth in regulated sectors.
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Firgun backs Quantum Elements in quantum software bet

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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quantum computing
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digital twins
Firgun backs Los Angeles quantum start-up Quantum Elements to scale its AI-powered Constellation software platform for circuit design.
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OT cyber threats shift from spying to disruption in 2025

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyber attacks on industrial systems in 2025 shifted from quiet spying to coordinated operations aiming to disrupt critical infrastructure.
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Human skills top workplace learning priorities for 2026

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Leadership and communication top 2026 workplace learning as employees prioritise human and business skills alongside rising AI adoption.
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Viasat survey shows surge in industrial D2D IoT demand

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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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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Illumio, Armis deepen OT security & visibility push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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network security
Illumio and Armis expand their partnership to fuse asset intelligence with microsegmentation, tightening OT and IT security controls.
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QuSecure appoints Brian Cunningham to drive PQC growth

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.
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OpenAI unveils Frontier to deploy AI coworkers at scale

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
OpenAI has launched Frontier, an enterprise platform to deploy AI coworkers at scale by unifying data, tools and governance across firms.
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LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
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Siemens unveils virtualised substation protection platform

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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iot security
Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual substation protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, slashing costs, space and cabling.
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Open ECX gains PEPPOL nod as UK eyes e-invoicing law

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Open ECX wins PEPPOL access point status as the UK edges towards mandatory e-invoicing, expected to be introduced by 2029.
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Rosendin adopts co-presidents to drive sector growth

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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partner programmes
Rosendin names two co-presidents and expands its senior leadership team to accelerate growth in specialised construction and energy markets.
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Xelix warns AP errors leak up to USD $53 billion a year

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Xelix research warns large UK and US firms lose up to USD $53 billion a year to accounts payable errors, duplicates, missed credits and fraud.
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Dragos deepens Microsoft tie-up to secure OT on Azure

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
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siem
Dragos expands its Microsoft partnership to run OT security on Azure, integrate with Sentinel and offer SaaS from Q1 2026.
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Taiwan NCHC joins iRODS data management consortium

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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encryption
Taiwan's National Centre for High-Performance Computing joins the iRODS Consortium to bolster secure, scalable research data management.
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Snowflake unveils AI data tools tailored to energy firms

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying IT, OT and IoT data to boost grid reliability and cut emissions.
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Rackspace names Joseph Vito to lead global alliances

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Rackspace appoints Joseph Vito to spearhead global strategic alliances, bolstering its hybrid cloud and AI partnership ecosystem.
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Snowflake unveils AI Data Cloud 'Energy Solutions'

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Snowflake launches Energy Solutions for its AI Data Cloud, unifying energy sector data to modernise grid planning and asset management.