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Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions

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Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
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Mozark raises USD $40m to scale AI-era digital testing

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Mozark secures USD $40m Series B to expand its AI-era digital testing platform and deepen global reach across enterprises and governments.
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Ramp unveils spend controls suite for public sector

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Ramp launches a public sector platform with FedRAMP-aligned spend controls to curb misuse after USD $2.8 trillion in improper US payments.
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If women do not build it, it will be built without us

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A 24-year-old founder argues women must build the AI shaping power, or watch systems encode the blind spots that once shut them out.
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iProov handles 1m daily checks as deepfake fraud soars

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iProov passes one million daily biometric checks as deepfake-driven fraud soars, forcing banks and governments to harden identity defences.
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From data to decisions: How women leaders turn intelligence into impact?

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From dashboards to boardrooms, women leaders are turning AI-driven data into ethical, scalable decisions that reshape business strategy.
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Beachhead unveils AI-driven ComplianceEZ 2.0 for MSPs

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Beachhead launches ComplianceEZ 2.0 with an AI chatbot, real-time scoring and alerts to help MSPs manage complex cybersecurity compliance.
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VQ unveils Advanced Conferencing Centre for Cisco users

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VQ launches Advanced Conferencing Centre to give Cisco Meeting Server users tighter control over complex, operator-led multi-room calls.
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ZeroEyes hires Stephen Billy to drive US federal push

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ZeroEyes taps former White House advisor Stephen Billy to spearhead federal strategy as it accelerates its push into the US government market.
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Gigamon named 2026 public sector observability leader

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Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan's 2026 public sector observability award as governments battle cyber threats in complex hybrid IT estates.
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Andrea Gwynn honoured in Marquis Who's Who listing

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Forward Edge-AI CIO Andrea L. Gwynn is named in Marquis Who's Who, honouring three decades of IT leadership and US Army service.
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Myriota debuts AssetHawk satellite tracker for remote assets

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Myriota launches AssetHawk, a 5G NTN satellite tracker promising decade-long battery life for monitoring remote fleets and equipment.
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Gigamon wins Frost & Sullivan award for public sector

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Gigamon named Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Company of the Year for deep observability in global public sector network security and performance.
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Open ECX gains PEPPOL nod as UK eyes e-invoicing law

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Open ECX wins PEPPOL access point status as the UK edges towards mandatory e-invoicing, expected to be introduced by 2029.
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Semperis buys MightyID to bolster cloud identity resilience

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Semperis has bought MightyID to extend its identity resilience platform with Okta and Ping backup and recovery across hybrid environments.
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Motorola unveils AI Assist Suites for 911 responders

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Motorola launches AI Assist Suites to cut admin and language delays for 911 call handlers and frontline officers, promising faster responses.
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California agencies weigh AI tools for SB 707 access

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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California agencies test AI translation to meet SB 707 language rules by July 2026, weighing costs, quality and impact on public meetings.
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Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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Governments are quietly turning Web3 from hype to infrastructure, adopting blockchains for identity, records and public service delivery.
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AI agents race ahead of governance, security & trust

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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AI agents surge into big business with scant oversight, leaving governance, security and trust frameworks struggling to keep pace.
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Aurigo forecasts AI-driven strains on US infrastructure

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Aurigo warns surging AI demand will strain US grids, water and permits by 2026, forcing agencies to adopt real-time, data-led planning.