About Sofiah Nichole
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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Royal Navy tests sovereign AI at sea on flagship ship
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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edge computing
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
The Royal Navy is trialling a sovereign AI system on HMS Prince of Wales, processing mission data at sea without relying on shore-based links.
Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.
OVHcloud unveils Veeam-powered Backup Agent for Bare Metal
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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storage
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malware
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virtualisation
OVHcloud launches Veeam-based Backup Agent for Bare Metal servers, offering immutable offsite backups with no egress or licence fees.
eDesk appoints Gareth Cummings as CEO to drive AI push
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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saas
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uc
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data analytics
eDesk names Gareth Cummings as CEO, tasking the AI veteran with leading an 'AI-first' expansion drive across EMEA and North America.
Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.
Dropzone AI hires leaders to drive EMEA & APAC push
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Dropzone AI taps Brett Candon and Dan Bridges to spearhead EMEA and APAC growth after 11x ARR surge and a USD $37 million Series B.
NORBr links with Ecommpay to speed embedded payments
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
NORBr taps Ecommpay via pre-integration to let platforms activate global acquiring and orchestration in minutes, cutting payment build time.
Kick ICT names Steven Brown as new Chief Executive Officer
Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Kick ICT has appointed Steven Brown as chief executive, succeeding retiring founder Tom O'Hara as the group targets its next growth phase.
Executive-level CISO titles surge amid rising scope strain
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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socs
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risk & compliance
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smb
Executive-level CISO roles now dominate security leadership, but a new report warns widening scope and legacy structures are driving strain.
Bolt Insights maps how AI will reshape research by 2026
Sat, 17th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Bolt Insights predicts AI-driven, real-time insight, dynamic personas and a new strategist role for researchers will redefine the sector by 2026.
AlphaTheta unveils RMX-IGNITE live DJ effects unit
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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digital entertainment
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tax
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music production
AlphaTheta launches RMX-IGNITE effector with 3-band FX, sampler and Loopcloud sounds, priced at EUR €1,199, GBP £1,039 and USD $1,199.
VIOOH & Atmosphere TV link up for venue ad targeting
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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restaurants
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dsp
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retail media
VIOOH partners with Atmosphere TV to offer programmatic access to over 60,000 venue screens, delivering 1bn monthly impressions globally.
Shared Care Record Summit joins Digital Health Rewired
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
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open source
Digital Health Rewired will host a Shared Care Record Summit in March, spotlighting NHS data-sharing, integration and patient access.
Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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physical security
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genai
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data privacy
A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.
Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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hyperscale
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smart home
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dc
Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.
isVerified launches AI voice deepfake defence for execs
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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biometrics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Tel Aviv start-up isVerified unveils AI platform to spot voice deepfakes in executive calls as vishing attacks surge on global firms.
Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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storage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.
AI translation outpaces governance in defence work
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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supply chain
AI translation is racing ahead in defence-adjacent work, as new survey data warns governance and consistency are struggling to keep up.
3DiVi urges phased rollout to cut CCTV facial misfires
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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surveillance
3DiVi urges cities to phase in facial recognition for CCTV after most operators report surprise spikes in false matches once systems go live.