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VQ adds advanced conferencing controls in version 4.8

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VQ Communications' latest Conference Manager release adds operator-led conferencing controls, faster failover and automation for regulated sectors.
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Forrester maps AI shift from digital into physical use

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Forrester says the next wave of AI will reach robotics, transport and commerce, with agentic tools, security and trust set to pay off first.
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Anthropic appoints Novartis Chief Executive Officer to board

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Anthropic strengthens its board with Novartis Chief Executive Officer Vas Narasimhan, giving its trust-appointed directors a majority.
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Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders

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Payhawk survey finds 45% of self-described AI leaders in finance lack minimum use rules, exposing a wider gap between ambition and control.
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Trusted data is the backbone of digital healthcare

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Patient data quality becomes a crucial trust test as AI, telehealth and interoperability reshape digital healthcare.
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The why and what of FIPS 140-3 validation in modern cybersecurity

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Why FIPS 140-3 validation matters as organisations face tougher cyber rules, tighter assurance demands and the need for independently tested encryption.
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AI agents expose major API security gap, Salt warns

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Salt warns AI agents are widening the API security gap, with 92% of organisations still short of advanced defences and 47% delaying releases.
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ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

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ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.
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Vertigenius raises EUR 2.55 million for US expansion

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Vertigenius secures GBP £2.2 million to accelerate US clinic rollout of its wearable vertigo sensor, with 20 sites already using the device.
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Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing

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Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.
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OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate

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OpenAI urges governments to prepare for AI-driven disruption as Sam Altman says rapid progress could transform work, tax and cyber security within years.
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Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

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Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.
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Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings

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Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings as Toronto, Chicago and London surge in a shift away from traditional tech hubs.
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Wilson, Autonomous Systems launch wireless monitoring

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Wilson and Autonomous Systems unveil cloud-based wireless monitoring for in-building networks, aiming to cut truck rolls and speed fault fixes across venues.
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Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market

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Acclaim appoints former NiCE boss Paul Thomas as Senior Vice President, EMEA, and backs US launch with $34 million funding.
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Login problems drive consumers away from digital services

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Thales report finds weak login and sign-up flows are pushing users away, as trust in AI, data handling and digital services remains low.
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AskNicely launches Ask NiceAI for service businesses

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AskNicely unveils Ask NiceAI to help managers at multi-site service businesses turn scattered customer feedback into faster, data-backed action.
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SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops

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SAP will fold Reltio's master data management tools into Business Data Cloud, strengthening its bid to unify enterprise records for AI across mixed systems.
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Smart Communications appoints Satish Shenoy as partner chief

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Smart Communications taps Satish Shenoy as Senior Vice President to broaden global alliances and speed partner-led growth across regulated sectors.
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Voters back health insurance reforms & AI safeguards

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Battleground-state voters want tougher health insurance rules and strong AI guardrails, with overwhelming support for mental health protections.