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Prompt injection & vibe coding to reshape mobile security

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Prompt injection attacks and AI-driven “vibe coding” are tipped to become leading threats to mobile security and crypto wallets by 2026.
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Aiimi deploys workplace AI for CANDU nuclear reactors

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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UK AI firm Aiimi signs three-year deal to deploy workplace AI across Candu nuclear reactor design and maintenance teams in Canada.
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Conversational AI set to reshape legal knowledge work

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Conversational AI agents are poised to become lawyers' primary interface to knowledge, automating complex workflows while humans oversee quality.
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Orq.ai raises EUR €5m to scale enterprise AI agents

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Orq.ai secures EUR €5m seed funding to scale its enterprise AI agent control platform across Europe and North America.
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AI development to focus on technical use as consumer rollout slows

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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AI development will prioritise technical applications in 2026, with slower consumer rollout due to integration challenges and security concerns across sectors.
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Informatica named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for metadata

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Informatica has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Metadata Management, recognised for its AI-powered cloud platform and multi-cloud data governance.
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AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.
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Solid Sands acquires Plum Hall suites to boost testing portfolio

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Solid Sands has acquired Plum Hall's test suites to broaden its compiler testing offerings and enhance support amid evolving programming standards.
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The tech shifts that will reshape logistics in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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In 2026, logistics will pivot towards proven robotics, practical AI, cloud resilience, and enhanced visibility to tackle rising complexity and costs.
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OutSystems sees surge in enterprise AI agents with Agent Workbench

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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OutSystems' Agent Workbench has attracted 1,500 developers as enterprises build over 5,500 AI agents, automating workflows for firms like Axos Bank and Thermo Fisher.
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Inflectra unveils Rapise 8.6 with embedded AI for secure testing

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Inflectra launches Rapise 8.6 with embedded AI, enhancing secure, efficient test automation without reliance on external providers.
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Globant & Riot Games team up to boost esports with new tech

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Globant partners with Riot Games to innovate esports fan engagement and AI features for League of Legends and VALORANT in a multi-year deal.
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XYZ Reality appoints Anthony Canipa as Vice President of Customer Success

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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XYZ Reality has named Anthony Canipa as Vice President of Customer Success, tapping his decade of data centre expertise to enhance client partnerships and project delivery.
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Zendesk named leader for AI-first customer service by Gartner

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Zendesk has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement, praised for its AI-first Resolution Platform.
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Siemens wins ABET nod for digital industry microcredential pilot

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Siemens' Expedite - Skills for Industry microcredential has earned ABET recognition, setting a new standard in digital industry workforce development.
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XYZ Reality appoints Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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XYZ Reality has named Waleed Zafar as Chief Revenue Officer, aiming to boost global growth in construction tech across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions.
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Sytech adapts to new forensic code, boosting UK digital standards

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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SYTECH has adopted the new UK Forensic Science Regulator Code, enhancing its digital forensic standards and commitment to quality and compliance.
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Org Group invests in HappyPath Labs to boost CX technology reach

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Org Group has taken a minority stake in Irish start-up HappyPath Labs to expand its reach in AI-driven customer experience technology for contact centres.
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AI speeds up coding but creates new risks & software delays

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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AI speeds up coding by 63%, but bottlenecks in testing and deployment cause delays, risks, and higher costs, says Harness's study of 900 developers.
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Testlio partners with Bugcrowd & InnoWave on global QA hub

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Testlio, Bugcrowd and InnoWave launch Testlio Apex Partner Programme, uniting global experts to enhance software quality assurance in fintech and tech sectors.