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Coverbase & Crowe team up on AI vendor risk checks

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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rpa
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risk & compliance
Coverbase and Crowe forge AI-focused partnership to streamline vendor risk reviews and procurement oversight in tightly regulated sectors.
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Wi-SUN unveils low-energy IoT certification for cities

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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smart cities
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digital signage
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iot security
Wi-SUN launches FAN 1.1 Low Energy certification to unify low-power and high-performance IoT devices on one smart city network.
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C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
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Snowflake unveils Cortex Code AI agent for developers

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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devops
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data analytics
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fintech
Snowflake launches Cortex Code, an AI coding agent that embeds Snowflake-aware assistance into developers' everyday tools and workflows.
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AI budgets shielded as enterprises chase orchestration

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
Enterprises ringfence AI spend as core infrastructure, racing from pilots to orchestrated, governed systems despite economic headwinds.
Snap

Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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Smart Communications names Heidi Johnson to lead AI push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Smart Communications appoints Heidi Johnson as chief product and technology officer to spearhead its next phase of AI-led innovation.
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ThetaRay unveils Ray AI suite for AML investigations

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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fintech
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cloud security
ThetaRay launches Ray AI suite to automate AML investigations, promising audit-ready case files and up to 70% less manual work.
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Xero revamps developer tools & unveils new API fees

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Xero overhauls developer portal and readies new API fees tied to connection counts and data egress, as it tightens recertification rules.
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Thoughtworks unveils AI/works for legacy modernisation

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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martech
Thoughtworks launches AI/works, an agentic platform to reverse-engineer legacy systems and speed enterprise app delivery in 90 days.
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Banks hit by costly outages as AI drives observability

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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fintech
Banks face outages costing USD $1.8 million an hour as New Relic says AI-driven observability becomes vital for risk, CX and resilience.
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Thoughtworks unveils AI/works for legacy modernisation

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Thoughtworks launches AI/works, an agentic platform to accelerate legacy modernisation and new software delivery in complex enterprises.
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Kubernetes cements role as AI & cloud native backbone

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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virtualisation
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devops
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hybrid cloud
Kubernetes now underpins 82% of production container workloads, as CNCF data shows it emerging as the default platform for generative AI.
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CFOs back AI to transform finance but trust gap widens

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
CFOs bet big on AI to reshape finance, but a Kyriba survey shows trust is lagging as privacy and security fears intensify worldwide.
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Dell boosts PowerStore QLC density & replication features

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Dell boosts PowerStore with 30TB QLC drives, metro sync replication and new NFSv4.2 features to pack in more data and harden resilience.
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WaveMaker predicts AI shift in code, UIs & agents by 2026

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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crm
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devops
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digital transformation
WaveMaker predicts by 2026 AI will speed prototyping but boost demand for senior oversight, personalised UIs and specialised software agents.
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How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
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erp
By 2026, Java is tipped to be AI's production backbone, driving heavier compute, tighter security and runtime modernisation.
Outsystems

OutSystems appoints Fay Sien Goon as new finance chief

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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saas
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digital transformation
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lcnc
OutSystems names Fay Sien Goon as CFO to steer global finance and support its push into AI-powered application development and agentic systems.
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AI coding tools face 2026 reset towards architecture

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
AI coding tools are set for a 2026 reset as enterprises pivot from 'vibe coding' experiments to architecture-first, governed co-developers.
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Coder unveils AI governance tools for developers

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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devops
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application security
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physical security
Coder.com launches AI governance stack to run coding agents in self-hosted workspaces, giving enterprises centralised control and security.