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INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.
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Sector-specific, process-led AI set to reshape firms

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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AI's next wave in business will be sector-specific, process-led services as firms shift from generic tools to trusted, compliant platforms.
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Anthropic donates MCP to new Agentic AI Foundation

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Anthropic donates its Model Context Protocol to the new Agentic AI Foundation under the Linux Foundation to standardise agentic AI tools.
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Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI open standards hub

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Linux Foundation unites Anthropic, Block and OpenAI in new Agentic AI hub to standardise tools and protocols for autonomous AI agents.
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Nudge Security adds new tools to govern AI in SaaS

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Nudge Security unveils expanded AI-in-SaaS controls to monitor chatbot use, browser activity and risky integrations across cloud apps.
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Enterprises pivot to smaller, measurable AI projects by 2026

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Enterprises to shelve grand AI overhauls by 2026, funnelling budgets into smaller, measurable projects and AI-as-a-Service models.
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Linux Foundation unveils Agentic AI standards group

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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Linux Foundation launches Agentic AI Foundation to standardise open protocols for interoperable AI agents with backing from major tech firms.
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Tenable hack of Copilot AI agent exposes fraud risks

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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A Tenable demo shows a Copilot-built AI agent can be jailbreaked to steal card data and grant free trips, exposing major fraud risks.
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Intel unveils Canada laptop guide with game giveaway

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Intel launches a Canada laptop guide from CAD $399.99 to CAD $2,199.99, bundling select gaming models with a free blockbuster PC title.
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CData marks fourth year in Fast 500 for real-time data growth

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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CData Software celebrates four years on Deloitte's Fast 500, driven by real-time data connectivity solutions amid growing AI and analytics demand.
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CData, Microsoft unlock broad MCP data connectivity

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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CData's Connect AI now enables Microsoft Copilot Studio agents to access and act on live data from 350+ enterprise systems, boosting AI-driven business insights.
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Sophos integrates threat intelligence into Microsoft Copilot

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.
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Avanade launches Agentic Platform to boost AI in mid-market firms

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Avanade unveils its Agentic Platform to help mid-market firms with revenues from USD $300M to $5B unlock real benefits from AI initiatives efficiently and securely.
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Cohesity & Microsoft deepen AI-driven data security & growth

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Cohesity and Microsoft have expanded their AI-driven data security partnership, boosting customer growth nearly 200% via Microsoft Azure and 365 integration.
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AI now integral to workplace routines & software decisions

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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A TrustRadius study reveals 95% of professionals use AI weekly, with 69% using it daily, reshaping workplace routines and software choices.
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Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud to govern & remediate AI agent risks

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Rubrik launches Agent Cloud, a platform enabling enterprises to monitor, govern and remediate risks from AI agents, enhancing control and security in AI adoption.
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Oracle Database@Azure expands global reach, drives AI adoption

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Oracle Database@Azure now spans 28 regions, enabling global firms like Activision Blizzard to accelerate cloud migration and AI-driven insights seamlessly.
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Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Dayforce expands its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI agents in HR and payroll, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for organisations.
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Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Zendesk unveils AI-powered Voice Agents and advanced analytics, aiming to boost customer service efficiency and reach USD $200m AI revenue this year.
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All about that AI: What's next for NetSuite

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Oracle's NetSuite unveils NetSuite Next, an AI-native ERP with 'Ask Oracle' AI, launching in North America within 12 months to enhance business operations.