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Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth

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Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.
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Most firms unprepared for AI rules as GDPR pressure grows

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Most firms admit they are unready for tightening AI rules, with GDPR demands and poor staff training fuelling growing compliance risks.
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Pet tech leader on women in innovation & GPS safety

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On IWD 2026, women like Weenect's Bénédicte de Villemeur Vieille are redefining pet tech with GPS innovation and human‑centred leadership.
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EU faces growing shortage of SAP S/4HANA specialists

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EU employers scramble for scarce SAP S/4HANA talent as ECC 2027 deadline nears, exposing deep gaps in senior and mid-level expertise.
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VORTIQ-X launches runtime AI governance layer in EMEA

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VORTIQ-X debuts an AI governance hypervisor in EMEA, enforcing runtime controls to meet looming EU AI Act demands on high-risk systems.
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Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations

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Enterprise AI agents are shifting from handy copilots to semi-autonomous operators, forcing firms to redesign core systems and human roles.
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AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026

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In 2026, AI agents move from pilots to the enterprise core, forcing firms to prove measurable value under tight governance.
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Women push for faster gender parity in fintech & tech

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Senior women across fintech, private equity and cyber call for faster gender parity, urging sponsorship, structural change and bold hiring.
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CIOs warn AI adoption is racing ahead of governance

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CIOs warn AI is being rolled out faster than governance can keep up, with many fearing security gaps and lacking oversight of tools in use.
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Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest

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Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.
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Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI

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IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.
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Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI

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Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.
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TCS named 2026 Top Employer across UK & Ireland

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Tata Consultancy Services named Top Employer in UK and Ireland for 2026, extending a 16-year UK streak and earning first Irish certification.
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Acre links access control & intrusion in cloud suite

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Acre Security links its intrusion controllers with cloud-based access control to give critical sites a single, governed identity workflow.
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MSPs warned as cyber criminals weaponise trusted access

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Cyber criminals are hijacking MSP trust relationships, abusing valid credentials and VPNs as AI turbocharges phishing and ransomware.
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Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments

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Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.
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Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in EU crackdown

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European authorities and tech firms have disrupted Tycoon 2FA, a major phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts.
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'Give to Gain' is a leadership mindset

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This International Women's Day, 'Give to Gain' urges leaders to invest in women, champion them in absentia, and unlock collective progress.
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EasyPicky sets up Delaware base to drive US growth

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French retail tech firm EasyPicky opens a Delaware base as it targets the US to help drive 90% of its revenue from international markets by 2028.
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Three hard truths about being a woman in tech

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Women are entering tech in greater numbers, but real power lies in shaping revenue, strategy and growth, not just filling headcount targets.