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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.

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MOTHER AI unveils UK-built sovereign language model

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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MOTHER AI unveils a UK-built sovereign language model, promising domestic hosting, tighter data control and alignment with UK-EU oversight.
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AI drives product discovery but reviews still seal buys

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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Shoppers turn to AI to find products, but 92% still demand reviews and real customer photos before finally clicking to buy.
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Coegi names Chris Kotyck EVP to drive North America growth

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Coegi appoints Chris Kotyck EVP of Digital Operations to scale programmatic and social media services across North America from Canada.
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CrowdStrike secures ISO 42001 AI governance standard

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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malware
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cloud security
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phishing
CrowdStrike earns ISO 42001 AI governance certification for its Falcon platform, touting independently audited, responsible AI controls.
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GWI unveils Agent Spark to power AI with real audience data

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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genai
GWI launches Agent Spark, plugging its first-party audience data into ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot to ground AI marketing insight in reality.
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Ruckus Networks signs TGR Haas F1 as official partner

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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cx
Ruckus Networks has signed a multi-site deal to become Official Networking Partner of TGR Haas F1, covering factories and trackside.
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e2e-assure launches unified OT cyber monitoring in UK

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cartech
e2e-assure rolls out 24/7 unified OT cyber monitoring in the UK, partnering with EmberOT and Trinity OT Security amid rising attacks.
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Targa Telematics hires Adam Gooch to drive UK InsurTech

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Targa Telematics names Adam Gooch UK Director of Insurance to spearhead InsurTech growth and expand use of OEM data in vehicle cover.
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Gr4vy & Ecommpay link to streamline global payments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Gr4vy partners with Ecommpay to give merchants single-API access to cards, wallets and 100+ local payment methods across global markets.
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NMITE unveils three-year autonomous robotics degree

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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NMITE launches a three-year autonomous robotics MEng from 2026, tying drones, defence needs and local industry into a hands-on curriculum.
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iVvy launches AI tool as Edgbaston adopts Instant Proposal

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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saas
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crm
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digital transformation
iVvy debuts its iVvyAI Instant Proposal tool at Edgbaston Stadium, automating venue sales emails with AI-driven proposals and lead scoring.
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Cedar Lodge pupils thrive with TrilbyTV digital signage

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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edutech
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digital signage
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digital literacy
Cedar Lodge pupils power digital signage with TrilbyTV, turning school screens into a creative, inclusive communications hub.
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Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel European AI growth

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI app builder Emergent raises USD $70m Series B to deepen European push, add London offices and hiring as revenue soars to USD $50m ARR.
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Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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cloud security
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risk & compliance
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zero trust security
Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai's certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.
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Explainer: Why service and repair shops are disappearing

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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supply chain
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Repair shops once formed the backbone of local high streets. Rising costs, sealed devices and shifting consumer habits are now pushing many to close.
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ThetaRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO to drive AI growth

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
AI compliance firm ThetaRay names ex-Symphony chief Brad Levy as CEO, tasking him with scaling its Cognitive AI platform globally.
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YouTube sets 2026 agenda on creators, kids & AI tools

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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physical security
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digital entertainment
YouTube sets 2026 agenda with tougher child safety tools, bigger creator payouts and expanded AI across production and viewing.
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Marketers' AI ambitions stall amid fragmented ad stacks

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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data analytics
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martech
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Marketers' AI hopes hit reality as new survey finds fragmented ad tech stacks stalling cross-channel orchestration and campaign execution.
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Verde Digital hires Chloe Steele as new SEO Manager

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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e-commerce
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marketing
Verde Digital has hired former PrettyLittleThing specialist Chloe Steele as SEO Manager to bolster fashion and eCommerce search expertise.
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Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.