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Catherine Knowles
Journalist
Currently working as a freelance writer and content creator, Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.

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NetApp & Agastya launch rural data & AI lab in India

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NetApp and Agastya have opened a rural data and AI lab in Andhra Pradesh to teach data literacy and problem-solving to government school students.
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Indosat spins off IDR Rp14.6tr fibre in FibreCo deal

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Indosat to spin off fibre network into FibreCo joint venture with Arsari and Northstar, valuing assets at IDR Rp14.6 trillion.
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Keeper Security grows PAM platform & global presence

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Keeper Security tops four million paid users as it expands its unified PAM platform globally and earns fresh analyst and industry recognition.
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SquadStack.ai unveils in-app voice AI to cut drop-offs

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SquadStack.ai launches in-app voice AI assistant to guide users in real time, aiming to curb high-intent drop-offs across key digital journeys.
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Luma AI unveils Ray3 Modify for controllable AI video

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Luma AI debuts Ray3 Modify, a controllable video model in Dream Machine that reshapes scenes while preserving actors’ performances.
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Brandworks, SandLogic tie up for India edge AI push

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Brandworks and SandLogic join forces to build made-in-India edge AI devices, cutting cloud reliance and boosting on-device intelligence.
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MTX APAC acquires Adapt IQ NZ to build Salesforce hub

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MTX APAC has acquired New Zealand Salesforce consultancy Adapt IQ NZ to create a Wellington-based delivery and innovation hub for APAC.
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Riverside to sell Netwatch stake after seven-year hold

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Riverside is set to exit remote security specialist Netwatch, agreeing to sell its stake to an unnamed buyer after a seven-year hold.
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APAC events delay AI translation over trust & cost fears

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Event leaders across APAC are delaying AI translation tools amid mistrust over accuracy, data security worries and mounting budget pressures.
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Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth

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Hedgehog lab acquires innovation network Label Sessions to build a full-stack consultancy for AI-driven strategy and product delivery.
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Cowbell warns UK firms of rising AI-led cyber threats

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Cowbell warns UK firms to brace for 2026 surge in AI-driven scams, data theft and supply chain hacks amid tighter cyber cover rules.
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OneAdvanced buys Patchs to boost NHS AI triage tools

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OneAdvanced has bought Patchs Health to fold its AI triage and online consultation tools into a next-generation NHS digital platform.
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Rimini Street unveils AI layer to modernise ERP systems

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Rimini Street launches AI Agentic UX layer to automate Oracle and SAP ERP workflows, promising faster delivery without costly migrations.
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AVEVA partners with IMD to study industrial AI ecosystems

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AVEVA and IMD launch three-year study into how industrial AI and data reshape global ecosystems, supply chains and energy transition.
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UK warned of rising hacktivism & cyber extortion by 2026

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Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.
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Accordion buys Pinnacle to bolster healthcare RCM work

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Accordion has bought Pinnacle Healthcare Advisors to deepen its revenue cycle management work for private equity-backed providers.
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Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

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Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
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Jamf named leader in multiple IDC UEM MarketScape reports

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Jamf has been named a leader in three IDC MarketScape unified endpoint management reports, reinforcing its Apple-first device strategy.
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Siemens unveils PAVE360, a cloud digital twin for car makers

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Siemens launches PAVE360 Automotive, a cloud digital twin promising day-one virtual development for complex software-defined vehicles.
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Powertec to distribute Fuzion off-grid systems in ANZ

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Powertec wins Fuzion distribution rights in ANZ, boosting off-grid solar power options for regional telecoms and security networks.