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Xsolla & KRAFTON launch Abyss of Dungeons direct Web Shop

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Xsolla and KRAFTON have launched a dedicated Web Shop for Abyss of Dungeons, enabling direct in-game purchases and exclusive content outside app stores.
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Cloudflare report reveals surge in internet shutdowns & outages

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.
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Most IT teams slow to update printer firmware, raising risks

Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
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Only 33% of IT teams promptly update printer firmware, exposing organisations to data breaches and cyber threats, reveals HP Wolf Security report.
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Arquelle Shaw named President Americas to drive Equinix growth

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Equinix has appointed Arquelle Shaw as President, Americas, to lead growth and strategy across the US, Canada, and Latin America, starting immediately.
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Poor printer security leaves firms exposed according to HP report

Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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Many firms neglect printer security, with just 36% updating firmware promptly, exposing sensitive data to cyber threats, says HP Wolf Security report.
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An in-depth look at the Google Veo 3 text-to-video AI model

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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digital entertainment
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ai
Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.
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DigitalBridge & La Caisse acquire Yondr to boost AI data centres

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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DigitalBridge and La Caisse have acquired Yondr, a global hyperscale data centre operator, to expand AI and cloud computing infrastructure worldwide.
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LG launches Radio Optimism to boost meaningful digital bonds

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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LG has launched Radio Optimism, an AI-powered music platform designed to foster deeper digital bonds amid growing social disconnection worldwide.
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Meta & Oakley launch AI sports glasses from USD $399

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Meta and Oakley launch AI-powered sports glasses starting at USD $399, featuring a 3K camera, AI assistant, and water resistance for athletes worldwide.
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Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO amid global expansion drive

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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coo
Zitcha appoints Tony Karp as Group COO to drive global growth, reinforcing leadership amid expansion in APAC and North America retail media markets.
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Zoho unveils Zia Hubs to enhance AI business data analysis

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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document management
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ecm
Zoho launches Zia Hubs within WorkDrive to simplify analysis of unstructured business data, enhancing AI-driven insights across varied file formats globally by late 2025.
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Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to boost global expansion

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Canadian moving service marketplace Top Move rebrands as Wise Move to unify its brand and expand globally with a transparent, digital-first platform.
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VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
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Paynt acquires E-xact to boost North American payment growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Paynt acquires Canadian payments firm E-xact to boost North American growth, targeting a further US acquisition by late 2025.
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Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.
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Ignition unveils AI tool to help businesses set smarter prices

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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software development
Ignition is developing an AI tool to help service businesses set smarter prices using real billing data, aiming to boost confidence and optimise revenues.
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Samsara & Element launch unified platform for fleet operators

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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cartech
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fleet management
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integration
Samsara and Element launch a unified platform to help fleet operators in the US and Canada manage assets and costs with real-time data insights.
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Ericsson, Supermicro partner on bundled edge AI & 5G

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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network infrastructure
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Ericsson and Supermicro have agreed to jointly develop bundles combining enterprise 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms to simplify deployment for businesses.
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Projectworks secures NZD $25 million in funding to drive global growth

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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Projectworks has secured NZD $25 million in Series A funding to expand globally, integrating AI tools and boosting its team by 50% amid strong industry recognition.
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MiQ unveils Sigma AI platform to unify programmatic advertising

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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MiQ has launched Sigma, an AI-driven platform uniting over 300 data feeds to streamline and optimise programmatic advertising globally.