2026 stories - Page 38
Data quality hinders AI adoption in finance despite pilot surge
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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martech
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cdp
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ai
Despite 99% of finance firms piloting AI, just 3% deploy it enterprise-wide, hindered by data quality issues and legacy system inconsistencies.
How AI is driving growth and transforming the future of hospitality
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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robots
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power / energy
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data privacy
AI is transforming hospitality, with the market set to soar from USD $90 million to $8.12 billion by 2034, boosting efficiency and guest experiences worldwide.
Reflectiz secures $22 million to expand web risk platform
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cybersecurity
Reflectiz has raised $22 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven web risk platform and establish a global HQ in Boston.
AI, digital tariffs & the end of VPNs shape cybersecurity's future
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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network security
Cybersecurity's future features AI risks, digital tariffs, and the end of VPNs, transforming identity management and security by 2026 and beyond.
BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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ai
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financing
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procurement
BRKZ has secured a USD $30 million loan to expand its financing solutions and support the growth of Saudi Arabia's booming construction sector.
Hot Wheels racing game launches exclusively for BMW drivers
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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cartech
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digital entertainment
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bmw
BMW drivers can now enjoy Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive, an exclusive in-car racing game available through AirConsole until June 2026.
UK firms confident on ransomware but face rising AI-driven risks
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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phishing
UK firms feel confident recovering from ransomware but face growing AI-driven risks and supply-chain vulnerabilities, reveals OpenText Cybersecurity survey.
AI spending soars as network investment lags in global expansion
Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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ai
Global firms rapidly invest in AI, allocating 45% of tech budgets, but network infrastructure spending lags at just 8%, risking connectivity amid expansion plans.
IBM unveils Digital Asset Haven for secure blockchain solutions
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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saas
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encryption
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crypto
IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.
Edenred partners with Visa to expand digital payments in Europe
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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fintech
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fleet management
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payment technologies
Edenred has partnered with Visa to issue Visa credentials across Europe, enhancing digital payments in benefits, mobility and B2B sectors starting 2026.
Thousands turn to Google each month to understand payslips
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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hcm
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financial literacy
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employment
Thousands of UK workers search Google monthly to understand payslips, with tax queries topping 33,100 searches, surpassing popular events like Taylor Swift tickets.
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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ai
UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.
KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025
Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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email security
KnowBe4 has honoured top EMEA partners for excellence in cyber defence, marketing innovation, and growth in its 2025 Partner Programmeme Awards.
Octave Klaba named Chairman & CEO as OVHcloud unites roles
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
OVHcloud unites Chairman and CEO roles, appointing founder Octave Klaba to lead the firm's next five-year strategic expansion in cloud and AI.
Business leaders warn of rising AI-driven cyber risks in 2025
Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Most UK and European business leaders predict more complex cyber threats in 2025, driven by AI attacks, ransomware, and supply chain breaches, says Talan report.
Vertiv & NVIDIA advance 800 VDC power for future AI factories
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Vertiv and NVIDIA are developing 800 VDC power systems to meet the megawatt-scale demands of future AI factories, launching in 2026-27.
AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.
MariaDB unifies AI, analytics & cloud in Enterprise Platform 2026
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
MariaDB launches its Enterprise Platform 2026, uniting AI, analytics and cloud capabilities to simplify data management and boost real-time insights for businesses.
Deel boosts global payroll tools & closes USD$300m round
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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hybrid & remote work
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workforce technology
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funding
Deel secures USD$300m funding to enhance its global payroll and workforce tools, aiming to simplify year-end tasks with AI and automation features.
Dell unveils major AI Data Platform upgrades with NVIDIA & Elastic
Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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storage
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
Dell Technologies upgrades its AI Data Platform with NVIDIA, Elastic and Starburst, boosting storage and data engines for faster, scalable enterprise AI workloads.