About Sofiah Nichole
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News Editor
Sofiah Nichole has balanced a dual passion for technical precision and the written word since 2017. Before diving into the world of Civil Engineering, she spent years navigating school press conferences and contributing to university publications, honing her skills as a versatile staff writer. Outside of her engineering labs, you can find her advocating for student voices and looking for the next great story to tell. She believes that whether you are building a bridge or a news report, the foundation must be rock solid.
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Aurora Journal launches private digital journaling platform
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data protection
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encryption
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hyperscale
Aurora Journal rolls out encrypted on-device journaling tool as founder and Chief Executive Officer David Krieger touts privacy, sustainability and aid plan.
Ascendion named HFS market leader in agentic services
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Ascendion wins HFS market leader nod as agentic AI wins gains in legacy modernisation, testing and enterprise delivery.
Wasabi buys Seagate's Lyve Cloud business in storage push
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storage
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virtualisation
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data protection
Wasabi to take over Seagate's Lyve Cloud as David Friend's company expands enterprise storage reach and Seagate shifts back to hardware.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Certes says v7 extends quantum-safe data protection to edge systems, letting organisations secure hybrid workloads without application rewrites.
Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief
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saas
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uc
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digital transformation
Synthflow names Matt Alexander Vice President of Channel and Alliances to deepen partner ties and drive international AI growth.
World Cup ad spend at risk from campaign data flaws
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
World Cup ad data flaws could put USD $3.9 billion in spending at risk, as Grasp warns inconsistent campaign naming may distort reporting.
OPSWAT launches AI file screening engine for MetaDefender
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
OPSWAT adds millisecond AI file screening to MetaDefender, aiming to cut false positives and speed decisions in critical infrastructure networks.
Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products
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saas
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private cloud
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data analytics
Sidetrade sets out a four-year push into AI-driven order-to-cash, with three new products due in 2026 and a shift towards usage-linked revenue.
Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push
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saas
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digital transformation
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cx
Freshworks appoints Kuntal Vahalia as Senior Vice President, Global Channels and Alliances, as it deepens partner ties to win more enterprise business.
Fujitsu launches AI tool to modernise legacy COBOL
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digital transformation
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it automation
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erp
Fujitsu's AI service cuts the time needed to document COBOL systems, with SMBC Nikko Securities already using it to speed modernisation.
Vultr named NVIDIA Exemplar Cloud after Blackwell tests
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storage
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virtualisation
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private cloud
Vultr joins NVIDIA's Exemplar Cloud programme after Blackwell benchmark tests on a 512-node cluster across 11 AI training models.
Megantic warns retailers on AI search risk in APAC
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Megantic and Shopify APAC warn Australian retailers to overhaul product data and site structure as AI shopping tools reshape discovery.
Crunchyroll opens Anime Awards voting with new nominees
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sony
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online voting
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globalisation
Crunchyroll expands 2026 Anime Awards voting to MyAnimeList as nominees span nearly 50 titles and first presenters and performances are unveiled.
Argentum AI picks Rafay for GPU software orchestration
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hyperscale
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dc
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iaas
Argentum AI taps Rafay Systems to streamline customer-specific GPU environments across its global data centre footprint as AI demand surges.
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
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storage
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data protection
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private cloud
Rackspace names two senior leaders to drive private cloud operations and international growth as it targets enterprise AI demand.
Tanium appoints Carol MacKinlay as Chief People Officer
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hcm
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financial systems
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edr
Tanium strengthens its leadership team with veteran HR executive Carol MacKinlay as it scales globally and doubles down on workforce culture.
Everest names Sapiens Decision a Luminary in AI report
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Everest Group names Sapiens Decision a Luminary in AI decision intelligence watch as insurers and lenders seek governed automation.
AI bots hit publishers as referral traffic plummets
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martech
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physical security
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ai security
Akamai warns AI bots are slashing publisher referrals by 96% as automated scraping surges 300% and ad, subscription revenue comes under strain.
Check Point & MyRepublic launch SME email security
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phishing
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socs
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email security
MyRepublic and Check Point roll out managed email protection for Singapore SMEs as phishing surges and AI-driven scams loom larger.
Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Vistra names Damian Leach as Chief AI & Digital Officer to accelerate global digital and AI upgrades across client services and operations.