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Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
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Coralogix appoints Chetan Chaudhary as Chief Revenue Officer
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erp
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ai
Coralogix appoints Chetan Chaudhary as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and AI-driven growth after strong USD $100 million revenue year.
Derek Peterson named chairman as WBA steers Wi Fi convergence
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uc
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firewalls
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network security
Dr Derek Peterson, CTO at Boingo Wireless, has been named chairman of the Wireless Broadband Alliance, leading Wi-Fi and cellular convergence efforts.
Business Software Alliance: AI could add USD $500 billion to India
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digital transformation
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erp
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data privacy
Business Software Alliance predicts AI adoption could boost India’s economy by over USD $500 billion by 2035, supporting the government's Viksit Bharat goals.
Milestone unveils generative AI plug-in for smarter video analytics
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digital entertainment
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api
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genai
Milestone Systems launches generative AI plug-in for XProtect, enhancing video analytics with real-time incident reporting and event validation.
Geneva launches first citywide quantum network for research & industry
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Geneva unveils its first citywide quantum network linking research, government and industry to boost cybersecurity and quantum communications.
Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms
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saas
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.
The Circulate Initiative boosts leadership to tackle plastic waste
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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waste management
The Circulate Initiative appoints Matthew Fraser to lead research and programmes, boosting efforts to tackle plastic waste and promote circular economies.
Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO amid global expansion
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cmo
Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO to lead finance amid global expansion, following rapid growth and surpassing USD $100 million in revenue.
2026 to bring AI reckoning as value & trust trump hype
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hyperscale
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dc
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quantum computing
In 2026, AI adoption must prioritise value, trust and governance as firms face a reckoning over ROI, ethics and operational costs amid fading hype.
Fortinet reports strong Q3 revenue growth & SASE adoption surge
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Fortinet reported Q3 revenue up 14% to USD $1.72bn, driven by strong product sales and a surge in adoption of its FortiSASE security solution.
Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to lead growth
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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cx
Expereo appoints Noel Hamill as Chief Marketing Officer to spearhead global marketing and drive growth of its expereoOne Network-as-a-Service platform.
Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech
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gaming
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digital transformation
Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.
Apptio unveils FinOps tools to tackle soaring AI cloud costs
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virtualisation
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ai
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finops
Apptio updates IBM Cloudability and Kubecost platforms with FinOps tools to help firms manage soaring AI cloud costs and optimise tech spending.
Brands recover over USD $100 million by tackling counterfeiters
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devops
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physical security
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apm
Corsearch’s Revenue Recovery 360 solution helped major brands cut counterfeit activity by 50%, recovering over USD $100 million in lost profits globally.
Hotwire Global appoints Grant Toups as Global Chief Executive Officer
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digital transformation
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marketing
Hotwire Global appoints Grant Toups as Global CEO from January 2026, advancing its AI-driven tech marketing and communications expertise.
Freshworks grows AI revenue & launches non-IT service solution
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digital transformation
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hcm
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rpa
Freshworks boosts AI revenue with a 15% rise in quarterly revenue and launches Freshservice for Business Teams, expanding beyond IT departments.
Catherine Birkett joins Twinkl to chair Audit & Risk Committee
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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Catherine Birkett, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.
Fortinet unveils Secure AI Data Centre to boost AI security & speed
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
Fortinet launches Secure AI Data Centre and FortiGate 3800G firewall, enhancing AI data centre security with 69% power savings and ultra-low latency.
Geraldton Fishermen's taps Microlise for AI-driven supply chain
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative partners with Microlise to enhance supply chain efficiency and safety using AI in transporting premium Western Rock Lobster.
Singapore rewards researchers with USD $250,000 for bug bounties
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devops
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
Singapore’s Government Bug Bounty Programmemes, partnered with YesWeHack, rewarded cybersecurity researchers over USD $250,000 for uncovering system vulnerabilities.