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A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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Ramp unveils AI Accounting Agent to speed month-end close

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Ramp launches an AI Accounting Agent that codes transactions, handles accruals and reconciles ERP data to speed up the month-end close.
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AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.
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AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
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Seismic & Highspot to merge in AI sales software deal

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Seismic to merge with Highspot, uniting rival sales enablement platforms in an AI-first deal with Permira to remain controlling shareholder.
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UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.
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BMC & AWS deepen Control-M cloud AI orchestration deal

Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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BMC signs five-year AWS deal to host Control-M SaaS, deepening cloud and AI orchestration for hybrid data and workflow automation.
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AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
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Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.
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Cloaking drives surge in PropellerAds ad safety blocks

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Cloaking dominates PropellerAds' 2025 safety report as stricter checks drive a 35% rise in blocked campaigns and more account suspensions.
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Matia raises $21m to grow AI-first data pipeline operations platform

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Matia raises $21m to expand its AI-native data stack, betting on an all-in-one platform as data engineering consolidates.
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Simbian touts AI SOC growth as automation race intensifies

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Simbian claims 15-fold customer surge as its AI-driven SOC agents vie to replace rules-based automation in the cyber defence arms race.
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Qodo brings AI-powered code review into Azure DevOps

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Qodo launches a beta Azure DevOps integration that embeds its AI-driven, context-aware code review directly into pull request workflows.
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Emburse unveils AI tool to tighten expense controls

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Emburse launches AI-powered Assurance tool to spot expense errors and fraud earlier, easing audit workloads and speeding reimbursements.
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Oracle NetSuite unveils AI tools & integration push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Oracle NetSuite launches AI tools and a low-code integration platform to automate finance, planning and customer workflows across its suite.
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Synsira unveils Kind, a private desktop AI search tool

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Synsira launches Kind, an AI desktop app that privately searches users' own files for grounded answers instead of trawling the open web.
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NetSuite unveils AI finance tools & low-code integration

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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NetSuite debuts AI finance tools and a low-code integration platform to streamline closes, pricing, reporting and cross-app workflows.
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Genetec adds AI tools to speed video incident review

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Genetec adds AI-powered natural language search and movement tracking to Security Centre SaaS to cut multi-site video reviews from hours to minutes.
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Java use surges in AI as Oracle pricing drives shift

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Java's role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle's pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.
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How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Banks are shifting from product sellers to trusted digital infrastructure, fusing AI, mobile, embedded finance, identity and digital currencies.
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Late payments make up over a third of global pay cycles

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Late payments now make up 37% of global pay cycles, with firms waiting 51 days on average to be paid, Sidetrade data reveals.