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NIE Networks speeds map requests to cut cable strikes

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NIE Networks and Esri Ireland launch 24/7 map service to speed access to electricity data and reduce cable strikes across Northern Ireland.
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SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops

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SAP will fold Reltio's master data management tools into Business Data Cloud, strengthening its bid to unify enterprise records for AI across mixed systems.
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Apple launches Business platform to streamline company tools

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Apple rolls out Business platform for companies, bundling device management and brand tools as it replaces Manager and Connect.
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AI aids product discovery, but shoppers shun checkout

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AI is reshaping how shoppers discover products online, but Criteo data shows few trust it to handle checkout or share sensitive details.
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Melissa podcast probes data quality, risk & identity

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Data specialist Melissa debuts a podcast probing how flawed customer and identity data fuels risk, fraud and compliance headaches.
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SITA links Google Find Hub with WorldTracer baggage data

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SITA links Google's Find Hub with WorldTracer, letting airlines use passenger-shared bag locations to speed delayed baggage recovery.
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Tamr doubles SaaS revenue as AI drives data mastering

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Tamr's direct SaaS revenue surges 102% as enterprises embrace AI-driven data mastering to underpin production-ready AI deployments.
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Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda

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Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.
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Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.
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Safe Software launches FME Flow on AWS Marketplace

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Safe Software's FME Flow now on AWS Marketplace, letting AWS customers buy, deploy and manage data integration workflows via existing accounts.
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TCCA issues new specs for 4G & 5G mission critical callout

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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TCCA releases first Broadband Callout specs for 4G and 5G mission critical paging, aiming to boost global interoperability for emergency services.
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Safe Software named niche player in 2025 Gartner MQ

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Safe Software named niche player in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools, its sixth consecutive appearance in the report.
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Microsoft unveils new AI tools to transform business operations

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Microsoft launches new AI tools, including Microsoft Agent 365, to embed intelligent automation and improve business operations and management.
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Sygic app adopts what3words for precise location search

Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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Sygic's GPS Navigation app now integrates what3words' location technology, providing Premium+ users with precise navigation using unique three-word addresses.
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Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to boost GPU-accelerated analytics

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Vultr partners with HEAVY.AI to enhance data analytics with global NVIDIA GPU cloud infrastructure, aiming to boost efficiency and performance across various industries.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security

Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.
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Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection with new security features

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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Appdome has bolstered its Geo-Fraud Detection service with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo Desync Attack Detection to better protect mobile apps from location-based fraud.
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ShipEngine partners with what3words to boost delivery precision

Fri, 26th Jul 2024
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ShipEngine partners with what3words to enhance delivery accuracy in the UK, integrating precise location technology into its API to boost eCommerce efficiency.
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GapMaps expands data directory across major growth markets

Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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The move provides brands with unprecedented insights and intelligence to strengthen their location decision-making in these high growth markets.
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GapMaps adds new Visitation Data feature to GapMaps Live

Mon, 5th Dec 2022
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The technology is set to give brands powerful insights into real-time customer visitation patterns using authorised location data collected from mobile phones.