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About Sofiah Nichole
Sofiah Nichole Salivio
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.
Stories by Sofiah Nichole
SAP Concur adds AI agents, deeper card & travel links
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
SAP Concur rolls out new Joule AI agents, tighter Microsoft and card links, and expanded travel tools to streamline corporate expenses.
Persistent & Nvidia team on AI drug discovery tools
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rpa
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genai
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llms
Persistent partners with Nvidia to launch GenMolVS, an AI platform for virtual drug screening and molecular simulation in biopharma R&D.
Nauto names Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance
Today
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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fleet management
Nauto appoints Daniel Grimwood-Bird as Head of Insurance to drive insurer adoption of its AI-powered vehicle data for commercial motor risk.
Accel-KKR buys Whip Around, boosting NZ tech appeal
Today
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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physical security
Accel-KKR acquires New Zealand-founded fleet software firm Whip Around, betting on North American growth and recurring revenue demand.
SUBCO boosts diverse fibre links between key cities
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
SUBCO adds diverse Sydney-Melbourne fibre paths and wider data centre access, aiming to cut single points of failure on key routes.
Akamai unveils Inference Cloud built on Nvidia AI Grid
Today
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gaming
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Akamai launches Inference Cloud on Nvidia AI Grid, promising lower-latency, distributed AI inference across thousands of edge sites.
iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact
Today
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
iHeartMedia signs Global Gaming League audio deal to launch culture-driven gaming podcasts across its US broadcast and streaming network.
Finastra forms central AI hub & hires senior leader
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Finastra launches a central AI hub and names Chris McClellen as group head, boosting hiring in Atlanta and India to scale its initiatives.
Pattern appoints David Jennison to lead European growth
Yesterday
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Pattern appoints ex-Amazon eCommerce Specialist David Jennison as Europe MD to spearhead marketplace-driven growth and AI-powered expansion.
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip & new audio tech
Yesterday
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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ai
Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, improved noise cancellation, creative tools and Live Translation, starting at AUD $999 in Australia.
OpenAI drops ChatGPT checkout to pursue agent vision
Yesterday
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
OpenAI abandons in-chat checkout for ChatGPT, pivoting to web‑navigating shopping agents and referral-led partnerships with retailers.
Okta unveils blueprint to lock down AI agents at work
Yesterday
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robots
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data protection
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siem
Okta sets out blueprint and tools to corral workplace AI agents, promising tighter discovery, access control and rapid kill switches.
MicroCare names Dr Uwe Wanner Director of Research
Yesterday
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mba
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leadership
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r&d
MicroCare appoints Dr Uwe Wanner to lead global R&D strategy as it targets growth in precision cleaning and advanced fluid technologies.
Liechtenstein tops global index for internet access
Last week
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international telecommunication union
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mobile data
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digital divide
Liechtenstein has been named the world's best-connected nation, topping MoneySuperMarket Broadband's 2026 Internet Accessibility Index.
Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud
Last week
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.
AI agents drive surge in cyber threats & extortion
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
AI agents are fuelling a new wave of cyber risk, as criminals weaponise automation to speed up ransomware and sharpen extortion tactics.
UiPath & Deloitte launch agentic ERP for AI-first ops
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digital transformation
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it automation
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partner programmes
UiPath and Deloitte unveil Agentic ERP to orchestrate AI agents, bots and people across fragmented finance and supply chain workflows.
Qualtrics named Leader in 2026 Gartner VoC Quadrant
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uc
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Qualtrics again tops Gartner's 2026 Voice of the Customer rankings, leading on execution, vision and AI-driven experience agents.
MHP named ServiceNow's Automotive Partner of the Year
Last week
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
ServiceNow names Porsche-owned consultancy MHP Automotive Partner of the Year, citing AI-powered workflows and measurable business results.
Qualys adds AI tool to forecast software patch risks
Last week
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Qualys has launched an AI-driven Patch Reliability Score, helping IT and security teams gauge software update risk before mass rollout.