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CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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CFOs are funnelling 2026 budgets into tech, AI and sales, while easing back on hiring, HR spending and rapid pay growth.
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Australians doubt under-16 social media ban boosts safety

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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data protection
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martech
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social media
Most Australians doubt the under-16 social media ban has made the internet safer, with many expecting teens to bypass the new rules.
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QDX opens EXESS quantum chemistry engine to academics

Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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dc
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QDX opens EXESS quantum chemistry engine for free academic use, bundling access with complimentary GPU compute credits via approval.
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Targa Telematics tops Europe fleet market, bets on AI

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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iot
Targa Telematics keeps top spot in Europe's fleet market and turns to Agentic AI to automate decisions as connected vehicles surge.
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Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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saas
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cx
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martech
Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN's 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.
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FL3XX appoints new chief executive in leadership reshuffle

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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saas
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crm
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drones
Aviation software firm FL3XX promotes co-founder Stefan Oberender to chief executive as Paolo Sommariva becomes chairman in a leadership shake-up.
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Open ECX gains PEPPOL nod as UK eyes e-invoicing law

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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uc
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digital transformation
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ecm
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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DigiCert sees record UltraDNS DDoS surge in December 2025

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
DigiCert warns UltraDNS DDoS attacks spiked to record levels in December 2025, driven by massive Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets.
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Sharp unveils EC Series COB direct-view LED displays

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital signage
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Sharp Canada launches EC Series COB LED displays, promising lower energy use, tougher surfaces and faster installs for large indoor walls.
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Wagepoint rebrands & ramps up remote hiring in Canada

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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hcm
Payroll software firm Wagepoint unveils a refreshed brand and plans to hire over 45 remote staff across Canada as it targets fresh growth.
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cside unveils toolkit to spot AI agents in browsers

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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martech
cside launches browser-based AI Agent Detection toolkit, helping businesses spot agentic traffic and tailor site experiences in real time.
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Siemens unveils virtual Siprotec V for digital grids

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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iot security
Siemens launches Siprotec V, a virtual grid protection platform that replaces up to 60 devices, cutting capex, space and emissions in substations.
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Azzet appoints Yvonne Howie to board for global push

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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gender diversity
Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.
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Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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iot security
A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.
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AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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encryption
AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.
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Radware unveils Agentic AI Protection for autonomous agents

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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digital transformation
Radware launches Agentic AI Protection to secure autonomous agents at runtime, tackling prompt injection, tool abuse and data exposure risks.
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RapidFort raises USD $42m for automated vuln fixes

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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cloud security
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application security
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devsecops
RapidFort secures USD $42m Series A to scale automated software supply chain security and continuous vulnerability remediation.
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Smart Communications debuts AI tools for compliance-led CX

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
Smart Communications launches AI-powered tools to help regulated firms modernise customer communications, data capture and archiving at scale.
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United Rentals rolls out AI data agent with Snowflake

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
United Rentals deploys a Snowflake-powered AI data agent to let frontline staff query governed financial and operational metrics in plain English.
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NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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devops
NeuBird AI appoints Venkat Ramakrishnan president and COO to scale its agentic AI SRE platform and expand global commercial operations.