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El Capitan remains world's fastest as HPE leads supercomputer race

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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El Capitan remains the world's fastest supercomputer, marking HPE's eighth consecutive top spot on the TOP500 list in high-performance computing.
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Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.
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Microsoft to enable in-country Copilot data processing by 2026

Sat, 15th Nov 2025
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Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.
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Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.
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Avanade unveils suite of Microsoft-powered tools for midmarket firms

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Avanade launches Microsoft-based tools to help midmarket firms optimise cloud costs, enhance security and improve customer experience with ready-to-deploy solutions.
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AI adoption in process safety rising but impact on incidents lags

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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AI adoption in process safety grows, but impact on reducing incidents lags as industries face ageing assets and skill shortages, says Sphera report.
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Affiliate marketing budgets surge as brands seek cost efficiency

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Brands worldwide are boosting affiliate marketing budgets, citing its cost efficiency and stronger ROAS amid rising paid media costs, per new global research.
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OpenTable rolls out upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme worldwide

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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OpenTable has globally launched its upgraded Regulars loyalty scheme, rewarding diners with points and perks to boost repeat restaurant bookings.
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Fans warned of digital scams ahead of 2026 World Cup matches

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.
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Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.
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Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.
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Cosmo5 launches globally to drive AI-powered brand engagement

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Cosmo5 launches globally, merging 23 firms to offer AI-powered marketing across 18 countries, helping brands transform with data, media, and technology expertise.
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UNiDAYS appoints Mona Akiki Chief People Officer for global growth

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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UNiDAYS taps Mona Akiki as Chief People Officer to drive global growth and enhance culture for its 250-strong London-based workforce.
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Healix International strengthens APAC presence with key hires

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Healix International bolsters its Asia-Pacific expansion with key appointments in Melbourne to enhance risk and healthcare solutions across the region.
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US leads decline in global business hotel bookings in early 2025

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Global business hotel bookings fell 5.35% in H1 2025, led by a 10.65% US decline amid tariff uncertainty and reduced advance planning.
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Alcatel-Lucent unveils Rainbow Hub platform for Australia launch

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Rainbow Hub cloud platform in Australia, enhancing unified communications for businesses via local partnerships.
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Microsoft sets 2033 deadline for post-quantum security rollout

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Microsoft aims to complete its quantum-safe security rollout by 2033, integrating post-quantum cryptography across Windows, Azure and Microsoft 365 to counter future threats.
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Blackline Safety boosts in-house QA to enhance global reliability

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Blackline Safety expands in-house quality assurance at Calgary facility, boosting testing to ensure reliability for workers worldwide across 75 countries.
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Heatwave boosts Huski's global sales of champagne coolers

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Taranaki's Huski sees global sales soar as its ice-free champagne coolers become top sellers amid record heatwaves worldwide.
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Nexxen expands TV data reach with new VIDAA investment & AI

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Nexxen boosts its Australian TV Intelligence with data from 1.9m VIDAA smart TVs, enhancing ad targeting via AI-powered insights on linear and streaming TV.