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FL3XX appoints new chief executive in leadership reshuffle

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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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ST Engineering & Ramco in AI-led MRO tech partnership

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ST Engineering and Ramco partner on AI-led MRO tech, eyeing a Singapore innovation hub to boost digital aviation maintenance.
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Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout

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Okta expands PGA of America deal to unite staff and fan identity security, underpinning the golf body’s push into AI-driven digital services.
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Digital gift cards reshape Lunar New Year in Australia

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Cost-of-living pressures are pushing Australians to swap traditional red envelopes for digital gift cards this Lunar New Year.
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11:11 Systems names winners of 2025 UK, Europe awards

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11:11 Systems names Softcat, Colo insight, Creative ITC and Interstellar among winners in new 2025 UK and Europe partner awards scheme.
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New ENCS-DIVD pact targets energy cyber weaknesses

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ENCS and DIVD have agreed a new cyber pact to uncover and disclose vulnerabilities in Europe’s high-impact energy and critical systems.
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AI fuels Europe data centre boom amid power crunch

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AI is turbocharging Europe’s data centre boom, but grid bottlenecks and power scarcity now threaten to slow the next wave of expansion.
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Zetifi wins design award for safety-focused smart antenna

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Zetifi’s UHF CB Smart Antenna wins Silver at the 2026 Australian Design Awards for turning vehicle antennas into connected safety hubs.
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Cybersecurity as a Service market to hit USD $83.96bn

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Cybersecurity as a Service market forecast to soar from USD $17.60bn in 2024 to USD $83.96bn by 2034, driven by threats and skills gaps.
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Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth

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Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.
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Lander & Rogers opens 2026 LawTech Hub to AI startups

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Lander & Rogers opens applications for its 2026 LawTech Hub, a six‑month, equity‑free accelerator for AI and legal tech startups worldwide.
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BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link

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BW Digital and Squareroot8 plan quantum-secure link between Singapore and Batam, targeting post-quantum protection for data and AI workloads.
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Zendesk names Craig Flower COO to drive AI first shift

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Zendesk promotes Craig Flower to chief operating officer, tasking him with accelerating its AI-first customer service and operations strategy.
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Infor appoints Geoff Thomas to lead APJ growth drive

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Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.
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DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as NZ tech partner

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DLA Piper has promoted Edward Eisdell-Moore to partner in its Auckland technology and data practice, effective 1 January 2026.
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Vertiv unveils PowerUPS 200 range for homes & SMEs

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Vertiv launches compact PowerUPS 200 range in EMEA, aiming backup power at homes, gaming setups, retail tills and small office equipment.
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AI use surges in Australian public sector amid data siloes

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AI use has surged among Australian public servants, but rising data siloes and fragmented systems threaten to blunt productivity gains.
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Nexer hires Matt Birtwistle to lead UK manufacturing push

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Nexer taps Microsoft veteran Matt Birtwistle to spearhead its UK manufacturing strategy as demand for digital transformation intensifies.
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HSBC & Sage launch digital tax tool for sole traders

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HSBC UK and Sage unveil in-app tax tool for sole traders and landlords as Making Tax Digital for Income Tax rules loom from April.
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TeamSystem buys Spain’s AIG Classic in e‑invoicing push

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TeamSystem buys Spain’s AIG Classic to deepen its SME software reach and tap looming mandatory e‑invoicing rules across the country.