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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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IRIS names Jens Ulrik Knudsen & Shemin Nurmohamed to lead growth

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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IRIS Software Group appoints Jens Ulrik Knudsen as CFO and Shemin Nurmohamed as President for the Americas to boost growth in North America.
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WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.
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Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global revenue and expand sales of its privileged access management platform.
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Gallagher Security wins OSPA for High Sec C7000 controller

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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physical security
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gallagher security
Gallagher Security's High Sec C7000 has won the Outstanding New Security Product at the Canada OSPAs, marking the series' eleventh award globally.
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Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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crypto
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The x402 protocol revives HTTP 402, enabling AI agents to make instant micropayments autonomously using crypto, transforming digital commerce in 2025.
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Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.
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Michaela O'Connor named Chief Growth Officer to lead Symcor

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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payment technologies
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digital engagement
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marketing
Michaela O'Connor has been appointed Chief Growth Officer at Symcor to lead sales, marketing, and strategy, driving the company's expansion and innovation.
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HPE expands AI networking with new unified features & hardware

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
HPE expands its AI-native networking portfolio with unified AIOps features and high-performance hardware, enhancing scalability for AI workloads across Aruba and Juniper lines.
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Rimini Street unveils AI agentic UX to boost legacy ERP systems

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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erp
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it department
Rimini Street launches Rimini Agentic UX, an AI layer enhancing legacy Oracle, SAP and VMware ERP systems without costly upgrades or migrations.
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AWS launches Trn3 UltraServers to boost AI speed & cut costs

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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dc
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power / energy
AWS has launched EC2 Trn3 UltraServers with new Trainium3 chips, boosting AI training speed by 4.4 times while cutting energy use and costs sharply.
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Myriota launches HyperPulse 5G NTN for IoT in remote regions

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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agricultural technology
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digital transformation
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iot
Myriota has unveiled HyperPulse, a 5G satellite network offering global IoT connectivity for remote sectors like agriculture and mining with low latency and high data.
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Hyland appoints Eric Snow to lead global brand communications

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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ecm
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martech
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marketing
Hyland appoints Eric Snow as Senior VP of Corporate Communications to boost global brand leadership and align messaging with business outcomes.
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Tuned Global boosts Twist Music's launch in UAE & Saudi Arabia

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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digital entertainment
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api
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ai
Tuned Global partners with Twist Music to expand its streaming service from Egypt into UAE and Saudi Arabia, enhancing regional access and tech features.
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Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill to drive international growth

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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hcm
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risk & compliance
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erp
Humanforce appoints Liam McNeill as SVP International to expand in EMEA and North America, targeting larger enterprise clients with AI-powered workforce management.
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Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead Asia tech

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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hyperscale
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fintech
Eversheds Sutherland appoints Albert Yuen to lead its Technology, Data and Cybersecurity practice in Asia, bolstering its regional tech expertise.
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SonicWall launches TZ80 firewall to simplify small office security

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
SonicWall unveils the TZ80 firewall, delivering enterprise-level security and easy management for small and remote offices amid growing network complexity.
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Smartsheet appoints Scott Torrey as Chief Revenue Officer to boost global growth

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Smartsheet appoints Scott Torrey as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global revenue growth and boost enterprise adoption of its work management platform.
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CrowdStrike powers security for HPE Unleash AI with NVIDIA

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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data protection
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
CrowdStrike secures HPE Unleash AI Partner Programme, integrating Falcon platform with NVIDIA co-developed AI systems for enhanced cloud and AI protection.
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Topsort wins W23 funding to boost AI retail media for grocers

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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ai
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marketing
Topsort secures investment from W23, backed by major grocers including Tesco, to expand its AI-driven retail media platform for global grocery retailers.
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Spotto launches AI cloud platform to boost Azure efficiency for MSPs

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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cloud security
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it automation
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rpa
Spotto has unveiled its AI-driven cloud platform to help MSPs and enterprises boost efficiency and profits within Microsoft Azure environments.