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Alteryx appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer

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Alteryx hires Julie Irish from Couchbase to drive global IT, data governance and AI adoption as the software group accelerates digital transformation.
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Kingfisher signs Google Cloud deal for AI shopping

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Kingfisher strikes multi-year Google Cloud deal to power AI-driven, conversational shopping across B&Q, Castorama and Brico Dépôt sites.
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Fluent Connect uses AI to speed retail integrations

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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Fluent Commerce unveils Fluent Connect, using AI to slash retail system integration times from months to days across key platforms.
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Rove unveils AI platform to speed brands' global growth

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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UK start-up Rove has launched an AI market intelligence platform promising faster, cheaper global expansion for consumer brands.
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Fluent Order Management launches on Google Cloud Marketplace

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Fluent Commerce has launched its Fluent Order Management solution on Google Cloud Marketplace, simplifying procurement and boosting global retail operations.
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BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.
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Onix launches Wingspan agentic AI to modernise enterprise data

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Onix launches Wingspan, an agentic AI platform designed to modernise enterprise data and accelerate domain-specific AI adoption, boosting productivity and insights.
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Kingfisher adopts Fivetran to boost data operations

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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Kingfisher has chosen Fivetran to optimise its data operations across eight countries, dramatically reducing manual tasks and enhancing customer experience.
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GoWit secures USD $1.3 million for expansion into Europe & MENA

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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GoWit raises USD $1.3 million to expand its retail media platform into Europe and MENA, bolstering product development and aiming for seamless integration.
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Kingfisher renews tech partnership with Virtualstock for retail success

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Kingfisher extends its tech partnership with curated marketplace giant Virtualstock to bolster operational efficiency and expand retail offerings over a three-year period.
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Improvement in communication technology to aid FTTx tester market: FMI

Mon, 26th Jun 2023
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The FTTx tester demand is anticipated to be valued at US$13.9 billion in 2022, forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7% to US$27.34 billion from 2022 to 2032.