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A major AWS outage originating from its US-East-1 region has disrupted over 2,500 companies worldwide, highlighting the fragility of Silicon Valley’s cloud-centric infrastructure and prompting calls for more resilient, decentralised systems. On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage originating from its US-East-1 region in Northern…
B2B marketers are increasingly leveraging AI and intent data to refine ABM tactics, with personalised content and continuous engagement redefining the buyer journey amid rising digital research and self-serve preferences. Account-based marketing (ABM) continues to promise B2B marketers a more targeted and efficient route to success by focusing efforts…
IBM’s new Spyre Accelerator, set for release in October 2025, aims to bring generative AI capabilities to enterprise mainframes, combining security, speed, and flexibility for small and medium-sized businesses seeking to modernise their data infrastructure. IBM has announced the upcoming general availability of its latest AI innovation, the Spyre…
Volkswagen transforms lead generation with AI-driven data integration and personalised customer experiences
By News RoomVolkswagen Middle East has enhanced its lead generation strategy through seamless online and offline data integration, resulting in higher quality leads, cost reductions, and innovative AI-powered customer support, signalling a new era of efficiency and engagement in automotive marketing. Volkswagen Middle East has successfully enhanced its lead generation strategy by…
Capita faces record £14 million ICO fine after ransomware attack exposes personal data of 6.6 million
By News RoomUK’s largest outsourcing firm Capita has been fined £14 million by the ICO following a severe ransomware attack that compromised personal data of over 6.6 million individuals, highlighting critical cybersecurity lapses and regulatory repercussions. Capita, the UK’s largest outsourcing firm, has been handed a record £14 million fine by the…
Wolters Kluwer launches Expert AI as a core upgrade to its CCH Axcess platform, embedding advanced generative and agentic AI features to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and unify workflows across tax, audit, and firm management tasks. Wolters Kluwer has launched Expert AI, a significant advancement woven into its CCH Axcess…
The rapid evolution of AI-powered cyber threats is outpacing traditional defenses, prompting a drastic shift towards AI-enabled detection and response systems to combat increasingly sophisticated and autonomous attacks. The digital landscape, once hailed as a sphere of innovation and opportunity, is rapidly transforming into a precarious battlefield where artificial intelligence…
PAObank and OneConnect join Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s second cohort of the GenA.I. Sandbox, deploying advanced AI solutions to combat deepfake fraud and strengthen risk management in banking services. PAObank, a member of Ping An Insurance, and OneConnect, an associate company of Ping An, have been selected to join the…
As the e-commerce sector becomes ever more competitive, innovative web scraping technologies unlock real-time data insights, enabling retailers to adapt pricing, optimise product offerings, and uphold brand integrity in a rapidly shifting market landscape. In the fiercely competitive e-commerce sector, the ability to access and act on real-time data is…
SmartZip’s AI-driven platform revolutionises real estate lead generation with unprecedented accuracy
By News RoomSmartZip leverages big data and machine learning to transform real estate lead generation, offering agents precise insights to close more deals efficiently amid a burgeoning AI market set to reach over $1 trillion by 2030. In the competitive world of real estate, timing is everything. Agents often struggle to engage…
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Route1 introduces AI-driven upgrades to parking management software with new revenue tools
By News RoomRoute1 Inc. unveils Version 3.5 of its ABI platform, incorporating new features aimed at boosting revenue and operational efficiency in parking, with plans for an AI-powered co-pilot in 2026. Route1 Inc., a technology firm specialising in advanced data capture and Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) solutions, has announced the release…
Microsoft unveils a suite of AI-powered cybersecurity tools aimed at shifting from reactive to proactive defence, including enhanced Sentinel platform, Security Copilot Agents, and new automation features to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Microsoft is advancing the frontier of cybersecurity with a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools designed…
Llama Stack aims to standardise open, portable AI agent infrastructure akin to Kubernetes
By News RoomLlama Stack emerges as a comprehensive, open framework designed to unify AI agent deployment and interoperability across diverse platforms, echoing Kubernetes’ transformative impact on container orchestration. Llama Stack emerges as a promising infrastructure designed to underpin the burgeoning ecosystem of AI agents by establishing a comprehensive, open, and portable framework…
Redis integrates Azure Managed Redis into Microsoft Agent Framework to power next-generation enterprise AI
By News RoomRedis and Microsoft unveil a new integration of Azure Managed Redis within the Microsoft Agent Framework, delivering a high-performance, secure memory platform designed to advance complex AI agents with faster, reliable, and compliant data management capabilities. Redis has announced a significant enhancement in its collaboration with Microsoft with the integration…
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank unveil major expansion of Stargate AI data centres across the US
By News RoomOpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announce the launch of five new AI data centre sites in the US, part of a $400 billion project aiming for 10 gigawatts of capacity by 2025, promising significant technological and economic growth. OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have taken a significant step forward in their ambitious…
Retailers leverage AI and predictive analytics to turn returns and excess inventory into strategic assets
By News RoomAdvanced data analytics and artificial intelligence are transforming how retailers manage customer returns and surplus stock, providing scalable solutions that boost recovery, optimise operations, and support sustainability goals amid mounting operational costs. The landscape of managing customer returns and excess inventory in retail is undergoing a transformative shift, with advanced…
AI revolutionises back-to-school shopping in 2025 with personalised and in-store innovations
By News RoomIn 2025, retailers harness artificial intelligence to personalise shopping, streamline in-store experiences, and enhance demand forecasting amidst economic challenges, marking a transformative year for back-to-school retail. Back-to-school shopping, historically a bustling and high-pressure retail season, took a significant leap forward in 2025 as retailers embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle…
Workato introduces its fastest and most secure Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP) platform, enabling organisations to seamlessly and safely integrate AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude, advancing the shift to agentic enterprises. Workato, a company specialising in agentic orchestration, has announced the launch of its Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP)…
The integration of artificial intelligence, IoT sensors, and cloud platforms like Dynamics 365 is revolutionising asset management by enabling real-time monitoring, early failure detection, and automated workflows, significantly reducing costs and downtime for industries. Predictive maintenance powered by artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way companies manage their equipment, moving…
Alation unveils Agent Builder, a comprehensive suite designed to streamline the creation and deployment of autonomous, governed AI agents, marking a significant evolution in enterprise AI platforms amid rising industry competition. Alation has unveiled Agent Builder, a new suite of features designed to streamline the development and deployment of agentic…
CoreWeave, backed by Nvidia, has signed a landmark $14.2 billion agreement with Meta to provide cloud infrastructure for AI workloads through to 2031, marking a significant step in the tech giant’s AI expansion and raising questions about market sustainability. CoreWeave, a prominent cloud computing provider with significant backing from Nvidia,…
In a strategic move to revolutionise talent acquisition, SAP has acquired SmartRecruiters, integrating AI-powered hiring solutions into its HR ecosystem to streamline decision-making and enhance candidate experience. At the start of August 2025, enterprise software leader SAP announced its intention to acquire SmartRecruiters, a prominent talent acquisition company known for…
