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Humanix to pitch human-layer security at RSAC 2026

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Humanix will pitch its human-layer security platform at RSAC 2026’s Innovation Sandbox after landing a Top 10 finalist spot and USD $5 million.
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Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist

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Token Security named RSAC 2026 Innovation Sandbox finalist for its platform securing and governing autonomous AI agent identities.
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Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive

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Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.
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Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion

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Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
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Cythera appoints Jason Whyte to lead Australian integration

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Cythera names Jason Whyte as Australia managing director to integrate Seamless Intelligence and Phronesis Security under one brand.
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AI-driven mobile threats & human error reshape global security

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Verizon's Mobile Security Index reveals a surge in AI-driven mobile threats and human error, reshaping global organisational security risks in 2025.
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Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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A Verizon report reveals consumers prefer human-led service over AI, with 88% satisfied by humans versus 60% by AI-driven customer interactions.
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Tenable adds AI to VPR for sharper, real-time risk detection

Mon, 28th Jul 2025
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Tenable’s AI-enhanced Vulnerability Priority Rating sharply narrows focus to 1.6% of business-critical risks, boosting real-time threat detection and faster remediation.
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Tenable boosts vulnerability priority rating with advanced AI

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Tenable enhances its Vulnerability Priority Rating with AI, reducing critical cybersecurity threats focus to 1.6% for faster, smarter remediation.
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DigitalBridge & La Caisse acquire Yondr to boost AI data centres

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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DigitalBridge and La Caisse have acquired Yondr, a global hyperscale data centre operator, to expand AI and cloud computing infrastructure worldwide.
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VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.
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Honeywell launches AI building management for Australia, NZ

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Honeywell launches its AI-powered Connected Solutions platform in Australia and New Zealand to streamline building management and boost energy efficiency.
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Fivetran expands SDK to simplify building custom data connectors

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Fivetran has expanded its Connector SDK, enabling developers to create custom data pipelines quickly, boosting analytics and AI capabilities across systems.
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Calabrio appoints Frank Ciccone as new Chief Revenue Officer

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Calabrio appoints Frank Ciccone as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead global sales and growth in customer experience sector.
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Google Cloud unveils AI features to enhance customer service

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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Google Cloud has unveiled AI enhancements in its Customer Engagement Suite, enabling businesses to improve interactions and service efficiency significantly.
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15gifts launches AI agent Humara for digital sales boost

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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15gifts has launched Humara, an AI-driven sales agent designed to optimise digital sales processes for brands like Verizon and Vodafone, enhancing customer engagement.
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Sinch & Verizon to enhance business messaging in the US

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Sinch has strengthened its alliance with Verizon to boost Rich Communication Services adoption for business messaging across the US, enhancing customer engagement.
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IBC selects eight projects for 2025 media innovation

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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IBC has unveiled eight projects for its 2025 Media Innovation Programme, collaborating with firms like Verizon and BT to tackle key media technology challenges.
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Verizon & Accenture partner to boost cybersecurity services

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Verizon Business has teamed up with Accenture to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid and large enterprises, tackling the rising threats in the digital landscape.
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Fivetran appoints new leaders to drive EMEA & global growth

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Fivetran has appointed Simon Quinton as General Manager for EMEA, with Suresh Seshadri as CFO and Anand Mehta as Chief People Officer, to boost growth.