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Remote acquires Bravas to add identity & device management

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Remote has acquired Bravas in a move that expands its global work platform into identity and device controls for distributed teams.
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AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires

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AlphaSense names senior UK and Singapore hires as it steps up EMEA and APAC push, with multilingual search and content expansion.
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Tech leaders call for broader hiring to boost women

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Tech bosses urge wider recruitment, earlier coding education and a rethink of what counts as technical excellence to open senior roles to women.
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Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing

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Abacus secures CREST accreditation for penetration testing, bolstering its pitch to regulated sectors as demand rises for verified cyber security assurance.
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AlphaSense names Julia Lecocq & June Boo in expansion

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AlphaSense boosts international leadership as it expands multilingual AI market intelligence across Europe, Asia-Pacific and beyond.
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UK enterprises move AI projects into production

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UK enterprises press ahead with AI deployment as 94% warn of sprawl, while integration issues and legacy data remain major hurdles.
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Firmus wins USD $505 million AI infrastructure boost

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Firmus secures USD $505 million from Coatue and NVIDIA backers to expand energy-efficient AI factories across Australia and Asia-Pacific.
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Private equity-backed firms trail venture rivals on AI

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Private equity-backed firms use paid AI tools more than most peers, but many still struggle to turn sponsor pressure into practical finance gains.
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Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

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Cisco adds Deloitte veteran Pete Shimer to board, strengthening audit oversight as the networking giant pushes into AI-driven infrastructure.
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Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer

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Creative ITC appoints veteran industry executive Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer to drive overseas expansion and deepen customer growth.
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Optimizely named Gartner leader for ninth year running

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Optimizely says its AI-driven content marketing platform has helped secure a ninth straight Gartner Leader spot as vendors race to automate workflows.
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What is a 'Brand' in B2B technology - and how does it drive growth

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Why B2B technology firms that build trust, visibility and proof can win shorter sales cycles, higher contract values and stronger growth.
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South Korea AI copyright plan sparks creator backlash

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South Korea's AI plan faces fierce opposition as creators warn a copyright carve-out could undercut the country's cultural export industries.
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OpenAI acquires TBPN to expand media and strategy reach

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OpenAI buys TBPN, adding Silicon Valley's influential daily tech talk show to its Strategy team while pledging editorial independence.
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OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding

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OpenAI secures USD $122 billion in funding as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank back a rapid expansion in compute, enterprise tools and product plans.
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Upwind hires ex-Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan

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Upwind taps former Facebook security chief Joe Sullivan to bolster cloud and AI strategy as it eyes enterprise buyers and rapid growth.
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DayOne to invest GBP £28 billion in Malaysia by 2026

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DayOne to create more than 1,200 direct jobs in Malaysia as its GBP £28 billion expansion cements the country as its biggest global base.
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Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

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Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.
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Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push

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Vection strikes AU$ deal for DXLabs, adding automation firepower and local scale as the ASX group targets faster Asia-Pacific growth.
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North Korean operatives target Australian jobs, DTEX warns

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DTEX warns North Korean operatives are using false identities to secure Australian tech jobs, with some applicants aided by AI and deepfakes.