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Coder and GlobalLogic partner on governed agentic AI

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Coder and GlobalLogic ally to deliver governed agentic AI for Global 2000 software teams, targeting regulated sectors and hybrid clouds.
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Temu expands Brand Guardian program to fight counterfeits

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Temu signs over 1,500 brands to its expanded Brand Guardian scheme, stepping up IP enforcement and counterfeit crackdowns worldwide.
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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
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US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
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Backslash unveils MCP Security to safeguard AI coding

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Backslash launches MCP Security to monitor AI coding agents on developer machines, tackling data leaks, prompt injection and privilege abuse.
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When music and AI make 'Medtech Magic'

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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AI-powered music therapies promise relief for dementia and Parkinson's patients, but tangled licensing rules could stall life-changing apps.
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CrowdStrike warns AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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AI will redefine cyber threats by 2026, CrowdStrike warns, driving prompt-injection attacks, zero-day surges and machine identity chaos.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
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Netskope adds MCP controls to secure enterprise AI use

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Netskope adds Model Context Protocol controls to its One platform, giving security teams new tools to monitor and lock down AI agent traffic.
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Portal26 names Rick O'Rourke Chief Revenue Officer to drive AI

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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Portal26 appoints Rick O'Rourke as Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth and advance its generative AI platform in the enterprise market.
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Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.
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IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.
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Firevault & Sona partner to offer offline data storage for UK firms

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.
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Amazon secures licence to use LG's Wi-Fi patents in devices

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Amazon has licensed LG's core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.
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US, UK & Australia sanction Russian host over ransomware links

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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The US, UK and Australia have sanctioned Russian web-host Media Land and its leaders for aiding ransomware attacks via bulletproof hosting services.
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New book urges stronger AI governance for business leaders

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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A new book highlights critical AI governance gaps in businesses, offering leaders a practical framework to manage risks amid rapid AI adoption worldwide.
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UK shifts digital asset investment to institutional platforms

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.
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AI-driven cyber threats & defences to reshape security by 2026

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.
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Deep tech & AI startups are built like labs, yet still trying to get funded like apps

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Europe's Deep Tech startups, rooted in labs, struggle with app-style funding models; new Playbook urges patient capital aligned with scientific milestones.
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CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.