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Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

Google launches AI-powered tools to transform ad creation, bidding and campaign management, making digital advertising more effective and efficient globally.

Vistar Media partners with Spotzi to offer a unified platform for global out-of-home ad campaigns, streamlining audience targeting across multiple markets.

Tammy Hahn joins Ignition as Senior VP of Product, aiming to expand the US leadership and scale its professional services billing platform globally.

HR-Bible has launched an AI-driven HR platform using Microsoft Copilot to simplify HR tasks, aiming to make HR accessible and affordable for all businesses.

Proofpoint launches AI-powered communications governance solution on AWS, enhancing compliance and archiving for financial firms amid complex regulations.

Ignition launches AutoCollect to help small service businesses automate late payment collection, streamlining invoicing and boosting cash flow management.

Remote expands its AI-powered payroll platform to support over 100 countries, streamlining payments and HR for businesses with global teams.

Nearly 80% of UK consumers feel positively impacted by small businesses, with over a third saying they'd be devastated if their favourites closed.

AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.

Genetec launches AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin to expedite vehicle forensics and help cops spot patterns, speeding up investigations globally.

Zoho unveils ten new AI-powered features for its low-code platform, boosting app development speed and privacy without extra cost to users.

OVHcloud launches AI Endpoints, a serverless platform offering access to 40+ open-source AI models, hosted in European data centres with a pay-as-you-go model.

The global intelligent transport system market is forecast to grow from USD $41.7bn in 2024 to USD $124.8bn by 2035, driven by urbanisation and tech advances.

Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.

Viva Technology's Female Founder Challenge 2025 shortlisted five women-led startups aiming to bridge venture capital gaps and boost women's entrepreneurship.

Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

Geotab's latest Sustainability and Impact Report reveals a 39% rise in sustainable solution adoption, showcasing economic benefits alongside environmental goals.