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Catherine Knowles
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Catherine has a keen interest in all areas of technology and storytelling in our digital age. Having worked with a number of businesses and people across media, education, publishing and communications, Catherine has a definite respect for common sense, great content and turning ideas into reality.

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Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme's AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.
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Hedgehog lab gains B Corp status, launches impact fund

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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clean technologies
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software development
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sustainability
Hedgehog lab secures B Corp certification and launches a Social Value Fund to channel client revenue and staff time into community impact.
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Bitget unveils GracyAI avatar to guide crypto users

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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crypto
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blockchain
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Bitget launches GracyAI, a chatty avatar of boss Gracy Chen to guide crypto users on strategy and mindset, not quick-fire price tips.
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FCA confirms final BNPL rules, fintech sector welcomes move

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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fintech
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bnpl
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payment technologies
FCA unveils final BNPL rules from July 2026, bringing sector under regulation as fintechs hail a proportionate, consumer-focused regime.
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Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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ransomware
Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.
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Brinqa brings exposure management platform to Google Cloud

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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saas
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storage
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hybrid cloud
Brinqa lists unified exposure management on Google Cloud Marketplace, streamlining procurement and deployment for committed cloud customers.
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Human skills top workplace learning priorities for 2026

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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uc
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devops
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manufacturing
Leadership and communication top 2026 workplace learning as employees prioritise human and business skills alongside rising AI adoption.
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Endeavour unveils TurboCell to stabilise AI power demand

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Endeavour launches TurboCell, a modular hybrid power system to smooth volatile AI data centre loads and bridge long grid connection delays.
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Unanet unveils Champ AI copilot for architecture ERP

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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physical security
Unanet launches Champ AI copilot inside its architecture ERP, letting AEC firms query data in plain language and automate core workflows.
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Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Simbian claims 15-fold customer surge as its AI-driven SOC agents vie to replace rules-based automation in the cyber defence arms race.
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Matia raises $21m to grow AI-first data pipeline operations platform

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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cartech
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erp
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ai
Matia raises $21m to expand its AI-native data stack, betting on an all-in-one platform as data engineering consolidates.
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Qodo brings AI-powered code review into Azure DevOps

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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devops
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martech
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application security
Qodo launches a beta Azure DevOps integration that embeds its AI-driven, context-aware code review directly into pull request workflows.
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Trane to acquire LiquidStack in data centre cooling push

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Trane Technologies will acquire liquid cooling specialist LiquidStack to bolster data centre thermal management for AI and high-density computing.
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Moderne unveils Prethink to boost AI code governance

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Moderne launches Prethink, arming AI agents with structured insight into sprawling codebases to cut rework and improve software governance.
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Westcon-Comstor brings Meter's NaaS offering to EMEA

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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edutech
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Westcon-Comstor signs first EMEA distribution deal for Meter's NaaS platform, targeting partners seeking opex-friendly networking subscriptions.
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GPS tracking cuts losses of BodyGuard T infusion pumps

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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iot
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healthtech
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rfid
RFiD Discovery's GPS lockbox halts losses of BodyGuard T infusion pumps, saving NHS trusts over GBP £100,000 and easing discharge delays.
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Romance scam losses exceed £106m as Valentine's Day approaches

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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fintech
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physical security
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risk & compliance
UK romance scam losses top GBP £106m as organised fraudsters exploit Valentine's surge, with average victims losing more than GBP £11,000.
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Vizst named Gigamon's EMEA Partner of the Year 2025

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Gigamon has named Vizst its 2025 EMEA Partner of the Year, underscoring a deeper channel push around deep observability and cloud security.
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MicroCare to unveil touchless fibre cleaning at OFC

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
MicroCare will debut its Sticklers Pro360° touchless fibre connector cleaner at OFC 2026, targeting denser, higher-sensitivity networks.
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Aspire & Antler join forces to target global startups

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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fintech
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ai
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payment technologies
Aspire partners with early-stage investor Antler to capture global founders at inception, targeting a 2.3x jump in startup customers by 2026.