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SUSE launches AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise control

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SUSE and NVIDIA unveil an enterprise AI stack aimed at regulated sectors, offering on-premise control, governance and sovereignty for production use.
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Keepit survey finds gap in AI disaster recovery plans

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Keepit survey finds organisations overconfident about AI disaster recovery, with just 32% testing plans monthly and many lacking clear governance.
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Clarks launches curated marketplace with Marketplacer

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Clarks adds a curated marketplace for third-party sellers as it looks to broaden its online range while keeping tight control of brand experience.
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Fime launches trust framework for AI-initiated payments

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Fime unveils neutral trust layer for AI-driven payments, aiming to verify autonomous purchases, compliance and auditability across networks.
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UK hospitality operators worry over AI data security

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Hospitality groups urged to tighten controls as survey finds AI use rises across UK and Ireland, but privacy and regulation fears remain high.
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UK finance chiefs prioritise AI accuracy over speed

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UK finance chiefs say AI adoption will hinge on traceable outputs and human oversight, as Bloomberg survey shows trust beats speed in regulated markets.
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UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury

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UK business groups and payments firms warn Treasury delays on stablecoin policy are holding back sterling-backed tokens and cross-border finance.
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Wasabi secures USD $250 million credit facility from Bain

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Wasabi lands USD $250 million Bain-led credit line to fund cloud storage expansion, AI-ready infrastructure and overseas growth.
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Peer Software expands partner programme for hybrid file data

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Peer Software deepens channel push with enhanced Partner Programme, adding incentives, training and a file analysis tool for hybrid environments.
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Chainguard & Cursor tackle AI code supply chain risks

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Chainguard and Cursor strike partnership to embed verified open source dependencies into AI coding, aiming to curb supply chain risks at machine speed.
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Zero Networks launches AI segmentation to curb shadow AI

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Zero Networks adds AI segmentation and compliance controls to help firms block shadow AI, limit agent spread and tighten network access.
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Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement

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Prometheus Group turns to procurement with Tamarack deal, linking asset management software to supplier agreements for mining and heavy industry.
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Forrester warns AI marketing spend lacks business impact

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Forrester says most firms cannot show AI marketing spend is lifting revenue or profit, as buyers rely on generative search and AI agents.
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Tenable flags Microsoft GitHub workflow flaw exposing code

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Tenable warns a GitHub Actions bug in Microsoft's Windows-driver-samples repo could let attackers run code and steal secrets via public issues.
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Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users

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Xero rolls out AI-powered business health scorecards as 4.6 million subscribers gain deeper KPI tracking, cash flow forecasts and sharing tools.
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Cohesity wins Google Cloud award for disaster recovery

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Cohesity deepens Google Cloud partnership with new AI and cyber recovery features as it lands 2026 Partner of the Year honour.
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Check Point tops Miercom hybrid mesh security benchmark

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Check Point clinches Miercom's 2026 hybrid mesh security test, scoring 99.8% and blocking every malicious phishing URL.
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Dropbox launches three ChatGPT apps for workflow control

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Dropbox brings file access, workplace search and diary management into ChatGPT as it looks to cut app switching for office workers.
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Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge

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Defence contractors urged to pair generative AI with deterministic software as regulated bids face compliance, audit and security risks.
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Kia Ora New Zealand: Microsoft AI Tour delivers a dose of He Tangata

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Microsoft steps up New Zealand AI push with 200,000 more people to be trained as chief technology officer Sarah Carney says the real challenge is winning trust.