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Sofiah Nichole Salivio
News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.

Stories by Sofiah Nichole

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Firewalla adds enterprise Wi‑Fi tools in App 1.67 update

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Firewalla’s App 1.67 brings WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise Wi‑Fi, expanded RADIUS and new AP7 controls aimed at small firms and power users.
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New heat sinks cool NVIDIA Jetson Thor edge modules

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Advanced Thermal Solutions debuts active and passive heat sinks to tame NVIDIA Jetson Thor’s rising edge AI and robotics thermal loads.
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Kiteworks & BigID link discovery with data controls

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data protection
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Kiteworks and BigID unite discovery, labelling and policy enforcement to secure sensitive data sharing across hybrid environments.
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Unit4 hits 100th ERPx go-live & boosts AI investment

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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Unit4 marks 100th ERPx go-live, ramps up AI learning and security as more public and private sector customers move to its cloud ERP.
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Rove unveils AI platform to speed brands’ global growth

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data analytics
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digital transformation
UK start-up Rove has launched an AI market intelligence platform promising faster, cheaper global expansion for consumer brands.
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Scapade predicts travel tech shift in remote work gear

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Scapade forecasts work-from-anywhere going mainstream by 2026, reshaping travel tech, mobile office gear and wellbeing-focused accessories.
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Canva backs ‘Imperfect by Design’ trend in 2026 report

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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Canva’s 2026 trends report hails ‘Imperfect by Design’ as creators embrace lo-fi, DIY looks while keeping AI as an essential partner.
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Chainguard launches EmeritOSS to safeguard mature OSS

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supply chain
Chainguard unveils EmeritOSS to keep mature but unmaintained open source projects secure, patched and reliable without adding new features.
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Quail Digital unveils safety-focused retail headsets

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Quail Digital launches Pro12 wireless headsets to boost safety and incident response as UK retailers battle surging theft and staff abuse.
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UK sole traders unready for Making Tax Digital shift

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digital transformation
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fintech
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financial systems
Most UK sole traders are still in the dark over Making Tax Digital, with 70% unaware of looming income tax reporting changes from 2026.
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Sector-specific, process-led AI set to reshape firms

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data protection
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digital transformation
AI’s next wave in business will be sector-specific, process-led services as firms shift from generic tools to trusted, compliant platforms.
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Porsche debuts cloud 3D configurator for Cayenne EVs

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gaming
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Porsche launches a cloud-based 3D Cayenne Electric configurator, streaming photoreal models to browsers, apps and dealer showrooms.
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Digital Xtra grants boost young Scots’ digital skills

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data science
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Digital Xtra awards nearly GBP £120,000 to 27 Scottish projects, helping over 2,000 young people build vital computing and digital skills.
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Leeds partners with Oakland to transform student data

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edutech
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data analytics
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digital transformation
University of Leeds teams with Oakland Everything Data to build a ‘single version of the student’ and embed data in decisions campus-wide.
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Monzo reveals AI & secondhand shopping boom in 2025

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data analytics
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fintech
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ai
Monzo data shows spending on AI platforms has more than doubled to GBP £19 million in 2025, as pre-loved shopping and coffee also surge.
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Forrester names Ververica a Leader in streaming data

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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Forrester names Ververica a Leader in its Q4 2025 streaming data platforms Wave, citing its Apache Flink core and real-time scale focus.
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Pendo unveils Agent Analytics to optimise AI agents

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digital transformation
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cx
Pendo rolls out Agent Analytics to help companies track AI agents in real workflows, spot friction points and turn usage data into improvements.
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Sitoo gets Gartner recognition in Unified Commerce Platforms

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data protection
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dr
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data analytics
Sitoo has been named a Representative Vendor in Gartner’s 2025 guide on AI-enabled unified commerce platforms for Tier 2 retailers.
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Backslash Security wins 2025 AI security tech award

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cloud security
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application security
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devsecops
Backslash Security wins InfoWorld 2025 Technology of the Year award for AI security, spotlighting risks in AI-native software development.
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Fulfilmentcrowd posts record global growth on peak days

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Fulfilmentcrowd posts record global peak-day growth as EU orders jump 28% on Cyber Monday and US volumes soar up to 80% on Black Friday.