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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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Entersekt expands leadership team after 10bn transactions

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Entersekt boosts leadership as it tops 10bn transactions and posts 30% North American growth, adding senior hires to drive expansion.
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Selector raises USD $32m to boost AI observability push

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Selector raises USD $32m at a USD $375m valuation to expand its AI-driven observability platform and accelerate global enterprise growth.
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FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence

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FICO has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2026 Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, recognising its execution and vision.
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Acumen Cyber appoints Derek Whigham to support UK growth

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Glasgow cyber security provider Acumen Cyber appoints veteran strategist Derek Whigham to its board to steer UK growth and services.
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Beko index finds smart appliance surge in Global South

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Smart appliances are spreading faster in the Global South than Western Europe, as households chase lower running costs over green credentials.
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Index Engines expands CyberSense reach & OEM alliances

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Index Engines' CyberSense spreads to 82 countries as ransomware fears fuel demand and a new US patent and OEM deals extend its reach.
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Half of UK tech staff turning to risky 'shadow AI'

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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Half of UK tech staff now depend on unapproved 'shadow AI' to hit deadlines, despite most warning it poses serious data‑security risks.
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Soverli raises USD $2.6m for sovereign smartphone OS

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Swiss start-up Soverli raises USD $2.6m to build a sovereign smartphone layer that runs alongside Android and iOS for mission-critical use.
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US banks dominate AI patents as Europe falls behind

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
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Oledcomm to deliver optical inter-satellite links for France 2030

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Oledcomm will develop a bidirectional optical inter-satellite link terminal under France 2030, enhancing high-speed data transmission for future satellite constellations.
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Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.
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Fortinet lifts outlook as quarterly revenue climbs to USD $1.63bn

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Fortinet's Q2 revenue rose 14% to USD $1.63bn, prompting a USD $100m boost to its full-year billings forecast on strong growth in SASE and security services.
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Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.
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Iceotope appoints new CEO & Chairman to drive AI growth

Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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Iceotope has reshuffled its leadership, appointing Jonathan Ballon as CEO and Alain Andreoli as Non-Executive Chairman, to spearhead its expansion in AI cooling solutions.
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CyTwist unveils engine to detect AI-powered cyberattacks

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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CyTwist has unveiled a groundbreaking detection engine to identify AI-generated cyberattacks in minutes, enhancing security for organisations worldwide.
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Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Iris.ai has raised EUR €7.64 million to enhance its RSpace platform, aimed at unlocking valuable insights from historical research data for R&D teams.
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Vectra AI unveils new clarity programme to boost MSSP services

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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Vectra AI launches the Vectra AI Clarity Program for MSSPs to meet rising demands for advanced XDR solutions, offering flexibility and customised cybersecurity services.
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Celonis appoints Greg Czajkowski as EVP of engineering

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Celonis names Greg Czajkowski as the new EVP of Engineering, leveraging his expertise from Snowflake and Google to advance its Process Intelligence platform.
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Sailesh Munagala joins Vectra AI as new CFO amid expansion

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Sailesh Munagala has joined Vectra AI as CFO during crucial expansion to fortify enterprises against threats from the swift adoption of Generative AI tools.