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KX unveils agentic AI blueprints for capital markets

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KX launches Nvidia-powered agentic AI blueprints to speed capital markets research and trading while tightening audit and governance controls.
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MariaDB to acquire GridGain to power low-latency AI

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MariaDB moves to buy in-memory specialist GridGain in a bid to deliver sub-millisecond latency for agentic AI and real-time workloads.
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RBC forms new AI unit targeting CAD $1 billion by 2027

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Royal Bank of Canada creates AI Group reporting to CEO, targeting up to CAD $1 billion in AI-driven enterprise value by 2027.
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How UA financing levels the playing field in mobile

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Reliable game economies turn UA from a risky expense into financeable growth fuel, reshaping competition in the crowded mobile market.
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OpenAI unveils Frontier to deploy AI coworkers at scale

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OpenAI has launched Frontier, an enterprise platform to deploy AI coworkers at scale by unifying data, tools and governance across firms.
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BDO Canada buys GrantMatch to boost grants advisory

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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BDO Canada acquires GrantMatch, adding grants specialists and a funding-tracking platform to expand its Credits & Incentives services.
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SonicWall firewalls strengthen security for IoT era

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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As IoT devices surge, SonicWall firewalls step in to secure sprawling connected networks without slowing performance or innovation.
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Anthropic expands Claude AI tools for health & trials

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Anthropic rolls out Claude for Healthcare and Life Sciences, adding sector-specific connectors, agent skills and consumer health integrations.
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IP Fabric boosts Azure & Google Cloud network insight

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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IP Fabric widens network assurance across on-prem, Azure and Google Cloud to close visibility gaps and cut risk in hybrid environments.
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IDeaS scores triple recognition at 2026 HotelTechAwards

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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IDeaS wins twice and places once at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, underscoring growing demand for connected hotel revenue and planning tools.
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Cloudbeds tops HotelTechAwards for hotel software win

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Cloudbeds wins top Hotel Management Software at the 2026 HotelTechAwards, plus finalist spots, culture ranking and hotelier-choice honours.
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How to fix your data centre's credibility problem

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Data centres can't PR their way out of scrutiny; only clear, consistent brands will rebuild trust in power-hungry infrastructure.
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Marketers spend $824m on generative AI apps as installs rise

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Marketers channel USD $824m into generative AI apps as installs surge and UK user acquisition spend almost doubles, AppsFlyer reports.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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AI halves banks' cloud migration downtime & cuts losses

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.
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In finance, intelligence is human before it is artificial

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Despite billions invested in AI, financial firms see slow adoption as solutions must prioritise trust, transparency, and augment human judgement over automation.
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Solace launches partner programme to boost agentic AI & data integration

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Solace unveils partner programme to aid firms in adopting agentic AI and real-time data tech, driving enterprise innovation and productivity gains.
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The evolution of loyalty toward agentic financial journeys

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Banks and credit unions are shifting from transaction rewards to building trust and personalised relationships, using AI to anticipate customer needs and enhance loyalty.
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Time to converge networks, security and AI to beat the CISO blues

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.
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Salesforce & Anthropic deepen AI partnership for finance & health

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Salesforce and Anthropic have deepened their AI partnership to deliver secure, industry-specific tools for finance, healthcare, and other regulated sectors.