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Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall
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Check Point named Leader in Gartner hybrid mesh firewall

about 10 hours ago

The ranking may bolster Check Point's push to sell AI-era protections into existing firewall estates as firms scramble for visibility over tool usage.

Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
JOSEPH GABRIEL LAGONSIN News Editor
Small Business

Sembly 3.0 aims to cut weeks off client document work

The software could save teams two to three weeks on client reports and presentations as rivals race to automate final document production.

about 12 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Climate change

Portsmouth tops heat vulnerability index for cities

Cities across Great Britain face worsening heat risk, with Portsmouth already most exposed and all 71 projected to be highly vulnerable by 2040.

about 12 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Customer service

UK shoppers prefer reliable retail tech over flashy AI

UK retailers could miss the mark on digital spending, with shoppers valuing reliable basics such as pricing and returns over flashier AI tools.

about 12 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Sustainability

Brita Professional names 20 cafes to innovation shortlist

Mounting costs are pushing independent cafés to diversify, as BRITA Professional's shortlist spotlights community-focused operators across England and Wales.

about 12 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Productivity

TXO names Oliver Lemanski as Chief Executive Officer

The circular technology firm is betting on new leadership to drive overseas growth as telecoms operators seek more value from existing kit.

about 12 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Fitness

Incentifi launches UK beta with Marcus Watson backing

A limited beta will test whether rewards tied to employee activity can boost engagement as wellbeing platforms crowd the workplace market.

about 12 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Investigation

How loop engineering is changing coding

By focusing on evidence and small reversible changes, loop engineering could curb costly AI coding mistakes before they reach production.

3 months ago • 8 min read
Explainer: How loop engineering is changing coding

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