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GTM is having its 'more tools fewer results' moment

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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GTM teams drowning in tools are learning that speed and automation cannot rescue growth without trusted data and solid system foundations.
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SonicWall pushes unified automation for faster cyber defence

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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ransomware
SonicWall launches unified automation tools to cut alert fatigue, speed cyber threat remediation and streamline overstretched security teams.
Dimitri polydorou

Preparing campus and branch networks for AI demand

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
AI is exposing the limits of aging campus and branch networks, pushing enterprises and MSPs towards unified, cloud-managed, secure platforms.
Vincent hwang

AI surge exposes cloud security gaps, report warns

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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data protection
New global survey warns a widening 'complexity gap' leaves AI-driven, multi-cloud environments outpacing organisations' security defences.
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AI Governance Is Falling Behind as Deployment Accelerates

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
As generative AI spreads rapidly, experts warn governance is lagging and call for enforceable audits, red teaming and continuous oversight.
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Finance teams - it's time to step away from the spreadsheets

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Finance teams clinging to spreadsheets risk cash flow chaos, poor forecasting and lost talent as automated AR tools rapidly raise the bar.
Bob official

Top 10 data governance best practices to implement today

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
With AI use surging and fines topping EUR €1 billion, robust data governance is now essential to unlock value, trust and compliance.
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How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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erp
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genai
AI tools like Copilot are helping neurodivergent professionals cut cognitive load, boost confidence and turn difference into leadership strength.
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How Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are redefining AI data center design

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Schneider Electric and NVIDIA unveil high-density, liquid-cooled AI data centre blueprints to meet megawatt-scale power and cooling demands.
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Hendrix Rose PR to boost Verde Digital's UK profile

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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martech
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ai
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e-commerce
Hendrix Rose PR has been appointed to lead UK media relations for fashion search specialist Verde Digital, targeting fashion and eCommerce titles.
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Why Zero Trust is now vital for distributed SQL data

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
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hyperscale
As data becomes global and distributed, experts warn only Zero Trust at the database layer can secure modern SQL systems against evolving threats.
Richard griffin

Connecting global workforces through intelligent video

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI-powered intelligent video is helping global HR teams turn dispersed workforces into more connected, inclusive and engaged communities.
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2026: Resilience, the new foundation of cybersecurity

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cybersecurity in 2026 pivots from building higher walls to one core question: how fast can organisations recover when attacks inevitably hit?.
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AI's 2026 security fallout: identity chaos & deepfake fear

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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phishing
OpenText warns 2026 will bring an AI‑driven identity crisis, deepfake-fuelled scams and decision overload that many firms are not ready for.
Pieter danhieux

Agentic AI double agents expose dangerous security gaps

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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application security
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devsecops
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supply chain
Agentic AI promises rapid software gains, but a recent Claude Code cyberattack shows how “double agents” can outpace unprepared developers.
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From complexity to clarity: How AI is transforming UK local government

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK councils ramp up AI spending to boost efficiency and services, but poor strategy and complexity risk wasting taxpayers' money.
Simon ritter

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.
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How organisations can turn conversations around digital accessibility into action

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
To turn digital accessibility talk into action, organisations must embed inclusive design, AI and governance across the product lifecycle.
Imogen ley clowes

How to fix your data centre's credibility problem

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Data centres can't PR their way out of scrutiny; only clear, consistent brands will rebuild trust in power-hungry infrastructure.
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Why auto update is the most underrated security feature on your firewall

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Auto-update turns your firewall into a living defence, slashing patch delays and shutting attackers' favourite door: unpatched systems.