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VORTIQ-X launches runtime AI governance layer in EMEA
Physical Security

VORTIQ-X launches runtime AI governance layer in EMEA

VORTIQ-X debuts an AI governance hypervisor in EMEA, enforcing runtime controls to meet looming EU AI Act demands on high-risk systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
UK Mother's Day spend to hit GBP £2.52bn as men splurge
Supply Chain

UK Mother's Day spend to hit GBP £2.52bn as men splurge

UK Mother's Day spending is set to reach GBP £2.52bn this year, with men planning to splash out significantly more than women.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

HIVED rolls out unified electric delivery for UK SMEs

HIVED launches HIVED One, a unified all-electric parcel service aimed at simplifying nationwide deliveries for UK eCommerce SMEs.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Logistics stories

The supply chains seeing real AI returns have one thing in common
Data Analytics

The supply chains seeing real AI returns have one thing in common

Supply chains gaining real AI returns share one trait: live, shared trade data that turns fragmented logistics into real‑time decisions.

By Justin Floyd • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up
Network Infrastructure

Smart CT clinches global IT support deals to scale up

Smart CT lands three global IT support deals covering 65,000-plus devices as it accelerates expansion across Europe, Asia and Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
ShipStation expands ANZ tools for unified eCommerce
Data Analytics

ShipStation expands ANZ tools for unified eCommerce

ShipStation rolls out expanded fulfilment, inventory and returns tools in Australia and New Zealand to unify eCommerce operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity
Robotics

Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity

Warehouse automation shifts from a discretionary cost play to a strategic necessity as labour shortages and weak productivity squeeze ANZ firms.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Descartes unveils AI agents to automate freight tracking
Robotic Process Automation

Descartes unveils AI agents to automate freight tracking

Descartes launches AI agents on its Global Logistics Network to automate freight tracking, slash manual check calls and speed settlement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
Sessions hits 5m orders as virtual kitchens fuel growth
Digital Transformation

Sessions hits 5m orders as virtual kitchens fuel growth

London's Sessions hits 5m delivery orders as its 400-plus virtual kitchens offer embattled independent restaurants a lower-cost growth route.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
Digital Transformation

From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs

Digital marketplaces are empowering UK women to turn side hustles into scalable brands, bypassing traditional funding bottlenecks.

By Temu App • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations
Manufacturing

Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations

Enterprise AI agents are shifting from handy copilots to semi-autonomous operators, forcing firms to redesign core systems and human roles.

By Rasangi De Silva • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest
Malware

Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest

Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI
Manufacturing

Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI

Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach
Unified Communications

Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach

Radisys and AccelerComm add NB-IoT to their 5G satellite stack, letting operators serve low-power IoT and broadband over shared spectrum.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI
Data Analytics

Distributors emerge as digital force in cloud & AI

IT distributors are emerging as strategic cloud and AI power-brokers, driving subscription growth, hyperscaler ties and digital platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Logistics stories

Arcadian's AI integrations to save logistics firms USD $20m
Customer Relationship Management

Arcadian's AI integrations to save logistics firms USD $20m

Arcadian's AI logistics integrations are set to deliver more than USD $20m in efficiency savings for four Australian operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
EduTech

The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals

Integrated security systems are quietly becoming ESG powerhouses, slashing energy use, waste and risks across global supply chains.

By Jeff Fields • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026